Sydney De Vere
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Astute and enterprising retail worker successful at leading every facet of new and ongoing operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for fashion and merchandising work and willingness to take on any challenge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
Princess Polly
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
- Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and cleaning counters.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Content Creator and Stylist Intern
Koketa
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Developed content strategies for social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
- Created compelling visuals to accompany written content.
- Researched topics related to the brand's industry to develop original content ideas.
- Styling new products for selling online and at flea markets
PR Events Intern
CLD PR
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the setup of events including setting up tables, chairs, decorations, audio and visual equipment.
- Worked and Organized PR gifting events for Influencers
- Worked on adding talents for events as well as adding new brand suggestions
- Personal Assistant for White Fox's Coachella gifting suite which entailed:
- directing where products went
- leading the intern team for set up and taking down
- working on the MEP leading up to the event
Front of House Member/Cashier Team Leader
The Daisy Restaurant
Santa Barbara, California
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Stayed ready for quick turnovers by pre-bussing tables.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages and retrieving items for guests.
- Remembered, recited and promoted variety of menu items.
- Assigned wait staff to service guests in sections.
- Answered telephone to make reservations and take orders.
- Offered guests choice of seating and escorted to appropriate table.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations and cleaning.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Kept hostess station neat and clean with well-stocked supplies.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
Cashier/Floor Worker
PLNT PWRD MRKT
Montecito , California
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Encouraged teamwork through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work with customers on store questions
- Moving, adjusting, and fixing stock
- Communicated with coworkers and supervisors regarding tasks and processes.
Retail Manager and Merchandiser
Topstitch Vintage Thrift
Thousand Oaks, CA
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Assisted in celebrity styling and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Learned the industry of wholesale purchasing, sourcing through flea markets and buyers, as well as learning what constitutes authentic vintage clothing
Apparel Retail Intern
Zest AI
City of Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Created company apparel for Zest AI
- Designed company merchandise such as shirts, towels, water bottles, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
USC
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Associate of Applied Arts - Communications
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Newbury Park High School
Newbury Park, CA06.2020
Skills
- Retail Management
- Teamwork and Flexibility
- People Skills
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Content Creator and Stylist Intern
Koketa
02.2024 - Current
PR Events Intern
CLD PR
01.2024 - 04.2024
Retail Associate
Princess Polly
12.2023 - Current
Front of House Member/Cashier Team Leader
The Daisy Restaurant
06.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier/Floor Worker
PLNT PWRD MRKT
02.2022 - 05.2022
Retail Manager and Merchandiser
Topstitch Vintage Thrift
06.2020 - 11.2021
Apparel Retail Intern
Zest AI
06.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
USC
Associate of Applied Arts - Communications
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
Newbury Park High School
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