DANI
GATEWOOD
Fashion Portfolio, Blogs and Styling......
Official Resume
Professional Summary
Degreed professional with 5 years’ experience in retail fashion merchandising, styling, quota attainment, and providing a superior customer experience. Detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize my work based on company goals and objectives. Sales-focused, with a tenacity to learn, expand my skills and become an integral part of the team.
Core Skills
Strong Organizational Skills | Retail Sales | Fashion Show Styling| Multitasking| Social Media Promotion and Marketing |Blogging| Event Planning |Consultative Sales| Interpersonal Skills | Scheduling |
Business Software Expertise
Microsoft Word | PowerPoint | Excel | Outlook | Google Docs | Photoshop | Illustrator | WIX Website Design|Social Media Platforms
Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
Bachelor of Science: Fashion and Textiles in Business, Minor: Business Administration, May 2017
Employment
Flagship Market, Philadelphia, PA
Dates of Employment: November 2017-Present
Blog Ambassador: The Urban Atlas
The Urban Atlas is a collective of bloggers that explore urban communities, highlighting the best up and coming brands, products and styles. The Urban Atlas is owned and operated by Flagship, a community of early adopters who buy direct from independent brands to support fashion, culture and local economies.
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Create blogs with interesting content that is powered by real people and real lifestyles.
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Research and blog about different fashion, lifestyle and local trends on a daily basis.
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Promote Flagship, their brands and their stories.
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Highly proficient in meeting deadlines for each blog post weekly.
VintageKC Magazine, Kansas City, MO
Dates of Employment: May 2017 –September 2017
College Intern
VintageKC Magazine promotes local fashion, home décor, and DIY projects through magazine articles, runway shows, and local events.
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Assisted with all scheduled events; model selection, photo shoots, fashion shows and more.
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Conducted cold-calling on local businesses to donate items, and sponsor fashion shows in exchange for promotion and advertising.
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Leveraged social media to promote the VintageKC Fashion Show and hire show models, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Successfully sold over 100 tickets.
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Demonstrated creativity and design solutions styling models for freelance photo shoots. Featured in the September 2017 magazine issue.
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Selected and hired vendors for a fashion show, including; hair and makeup, food, beverage, photo booth and more.
Go! Calendars, Games, and Toys, Overland Park, KS
December 2012-December 2016
Sales Associate
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Trained and mentored new cashiers and sales associates on store operations, including; selling skills, planogram implementation/setup, product knowledge, promotions, and system/process.
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Installed store fixtures, including; shelving, display cases, kiosks and movable fixtures.
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Provided superior customer service and consistently achieved or exceeded sales goals.
Additional Employment Experience:
▪ Charming Charlie, Overland Park, KS – Fashion Accessories (April 2016-August 2016)
▪ Bacara Designs, Overland Park, KS – Interior Design Studio (May 2013-January 2014)