Interior Design
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Interior Design

Melissa Rivera 2055 Anthony Avenue Apt. 4E | Bronx, NY | 10------------ |------------

EDUCATION
New York Institute of Art + Design New York, NY | January 2019 - Present
Certification in Interior Design

LIM College New York, NY | May 2017
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Fashion Merchandising

WORK EXPERIENCE
Bratskeir & Company New York, NY | May 2018 - December 2018
Account Coordinator
Monitored, tracked and reported editorial and social media coverage for clients
Maintained and updated media and influencer list to coordinate and execute mailings
Developed media and client relationships while assisting in client-related events and fashion shows

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Modeliste New York, NY | August 2017 – January 2018
Public Relations/Marketing Intern
Coordinated Brand Partners for “Mode Around the Globe” Influencer getaways
Created pitches in order to offer potential partners beneficial marketing packages within Modeliste Magazine
Built and organized a media list that included the brands name and their marketing or press contact information

Storey New York, NY | January 2017 – June 2017
Public Relations/Creative Intern
Researched and prepared creative concept decks and events to meet clients’ business objectives and advance brand reputation
Constructed press clippings for Account Supervisor and built press coverage reports for clients to review
Assisted in checking in media outlets during special events

Siren PR New York, NY | August 2016 – December 2016
Public Relations/Social Media Intern
Created press clippings to send to clients and built publicity reports to keep track of their brands’ coverage
Assembled press kits for influencers and bloggers
Planned and provided content for our clients’ social media accounts

John Varvatos Enterprises New York, NY | May 2016 – August 2016
E-Commerce Merchandising Intern
Added, modified, and maintained the website to ensure an overall positive shopping experience
Maintained the fashion closet for the E-Commerce and Public Relations team
Collaborated with the E-Commerce team and Creative Director to coordinate the photo shoots and assist in styling

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Fashion Palette Spring/Summer 2018 NYFW September 2017
Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2017 NYFW September 2016
Kanye West Yeezy Season 3 Fashion Show February 2016

RETAIL EXPERIENCE
American Apparel New York, NY | January 2015 – December 2015
Cashier
Kate Spade New York, NY | May 2014 – January 2015
Sales Leader/Assistant Stylist
Express Yonkers, NY | April 2013 – February 2014
Sales Associate/ Cashier/ Stylist

RELATED SKILLS
Language: Fluent in Spanish
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Adobe Photoshop, Cision, Fashion GPS and Demandware
Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Tumblr