-Education-
I am currently a student attending Central Washington University. Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising is my major and I have added on a Retail, Management and Technology minor as well as an Advertising minor. I will be graduating June 2018 and hopefully starting an internship or job shortly after that.
-Personal Strengths-
I have worked in retail for almost 4 years and I have gained experience working on the sales floor, in packaging as well as working hands on with a buyer. I have built connections with people who can help me step into a buying position. Using their knowledge ill be able to use tools to help me as a student and a someone who is looking for a career. I have great communication skills in strong part because of working retail but also being on club and team officer positions where I had to be a leader. I have the willingness to learn and not get ahead of myself when taking in information. My self motivation is what help me in a career where its hard to get in. I also have a competitive edge that is necessary in this career where relying on my creativity will help but also driving myself to be the best creatively will help me stay in the career for as long as possible.
-Technical Knowledge-
Being a part of the millennial generation of young adults I have spent a lot of time using social media. Its now the main way marketing gets people involved of all ages and its most importantly the way I shop. Using tools like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook I can keep up with trends and participate in the consumer process and fill up my carts. Other than social media I have skills in Microsoft as well as Mac software. I have also become familiar with iMovie over the past year as well as website building. I also know basic sewing skills, and Adobe Creative Suite. My strengths would be InDesign, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel. I have created tech flats and line sheets in my classwork as well.
-Values-
In the workplace and my every day life I value information and listening to others. I find problems intriguing and love coming up with solutions, which is why I value information so much. I tend to look at multiple sides of situations in order to creatively come up with active solutions. I also value loyalty and honesty as a way to keep up with relationships in and out of the workplace. Building trusting relationships is important in order for clients, vendors, and coworkers to work well together and I will make sure to practice my values in my future career.
-Travel-
I love traveling and recently took trips to Beijing, Shanghai, and Phuket, Thailand. The cultural experiences and plenty of shopping I got to do was amazing and helped shape a lot of the appreciations I have for my own culture as well as others.
