Hope Dennis
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Hope Dennis

HOPE NICOLE DENNIS
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 ------------
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Education
Bachelor of Science – Fashion Retail & Merchandising May 2018
Lasell College, Newton, MA

Skills
Microsoft Excel | Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator | Communications & Media | HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certified

Related Experience
Sales Associate – Athleta, Providence, RI January 2019 – Current
• Engage with every customer to ensure the best service as well as increase store profitability
• Act as cashier and assist customers in need of personal styling
• Track inventory, complete orders and maintain store appearance

Strategic Director – Divine Souls Management, Providence, RI November 2018 – Current
• Create, direct and style for photoshoots and video content
• Contact and keep an ongoing communication with current and potential models and clients
• Conduct meetings and interviews with new talent and potential hires

Manager – Top Nails Designs, Johnston, RI September 2018 – December 2018
• Manage daily salon operations including opening and closing
• Keep meticulous records of customer requests, technician turns and business finances
• Provide excellent customer service

Lasell College Runway Undergraduate & Senior Collection Fashion Show, Newton, MA January 2017 – May 2018
• Assistant Producer:
? Responsible for training over 100 students and models
? Delegated tasks and assignments to those involved in different areas of show production
? Adhered to strict deadlines and kept in constant communication with show producers and members of the production class
• Scene Manager:
? Lead a group of 20 models while keeping in touch with designers for luxury garment pick up and drop off dates
? Maintained communication with other scene managers to coordinate order of show and model line ups

Key Holder – Max & Riley, Boston, MA October 2017 – January 2018
• Increased traffic and engagement on social media platforms
• Improved daily store operations

Merchandising Intern – Sloane & Ivy, Wellesley, MA September 2017 – November 2017
• Created new, original social media content for Instagram to drive sales and increase customer engagement
• Writer for & The Story Continues blog
• Enhanced boutique’s visual appeal
• Personal and photoshoot stylist

Corporate Trainer – TM Business Solutions, Providence, RI May 2017 – September 2017
• Direct sales and marketing representative for Verizon business to business campaign
• Conducted interviews with potential candidates
• Trained and passed on company knowledge to entry level associates

Visual Merchandising Associate – Forever 21, Providence, RI May 2017 – August 2017
• Merchandised store to Forever 21 corporate specifications
• Provided quality customer service and acted as personal stylist

Extracurricular & Volunteer
NRF Retail’s Big Show Attendee January 2017 & 2018
NRF Student Challenge Participant January 2017
Annual Birthday Wishes Charity Fashion Show – Scene Manager April 2017 & 2018
Coterie February 2017 & 2018
• Assisted Susan Bonomo Co. at Aldo Martins booth with garment and accessory sales
Lord & Taylor November 2016 – February 2017
• Provided excellent customer assistance at NARS cosmetics counter; model and stylist