Sophie Schumacher Fashion Student Graduate
EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2015 - MAY 2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Major: Fashion Merchandising and Design
Honors: magna cum laude (GPA: 3.51)
Relevant coursework: Apparel Design, Draping, Sewing, Apparel Production, Fashion Merchandise Buying, Fashion Retailing, and Fashion Retail Supply Management, Consumer in Economy
AUGUST � DECEMBER 2018
STUDY ABROAD, LORENZO DE�MEDICI: THE ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Located in Florence, Italy
Enriched by cultural immersion and inspirational travel Relevant coursework: Trend Forecasting, Art History
EXPERIENCE
FEBRUARY 2017 � PRESENT
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER, SOPHIE SHOELOVER
Collaborated with brands to promote products including: Rent the Runway, Vera Bradley, Talbots, Kiel James Patrick, Jack Wills, and J.McLaughlin.
Monitored follower feedback to apply to future social media strategy.
Curated a loyal following based on my unique voice and perspective.
Helped brands build social media presence, increased following by 10%. Created original content for Instagram and blog posts.
Appealed to follower interest with clothing/product selection.
JUNE 2016 � AUGUST 2018
MODEL, KIEL JAMES PATRICK
Worked with photographers and fashion coordinators to achieve and optimize creative vision. Promoted brand products and events through social media outlets.
Studied and mastered various poses to facilitate photoshoot goals.
JUNE 2018 � AUGUST 2018
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE, MONOGRAM GOODS HARBOR SPRINGS
Worked with manager and store owner to boost social media advertising by 20%. Formed relationships with customers by attending to their retail and styling needs. Merchandised store displays.
Created weekly outfits for mannequins to drive sales.
JANUARY 2014 � AUGUST 2017
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE, MONKEE�S OF MADEIRA
Provided superior customer service, creating client relationships and loyalty. Helped with merchandising displays.
Assisted in unpacking incoming shipments/inventory control.
JUNE � AUGUST 2016
INTERN, KIEL JAMES PATRICK
Conducted wholesale site visits to gain brand merchandise feedback, communicated to KJP to better drive brand sales.
Promoted products through social media.
Create inspiration boards for photoshoots.
Styled props, clothing, and accessories for photo shoots.
Managed warehouse tasks �inventory management, tagging items, wrapping boxes, etc.
SKILLS
� Retail math
� Excel � Vlookups/pivot tables
� Trend knowledge
� Trend forecasting: utilization of WGSN
� Apparel styling
� Team-player
� Attention to detail
� Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2015 - MAY 2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Major: Fashion Merchandising and Design
Honors: magna cum laude (GPA: 3.51)
Relevant coursework: Apparel Design, Draping, Sewing, Apparel Production, Fashion Merchandise Buying, Fashion Retailing, and Fashion Retail Supply Management, Consumer in Economy
AUGUST � DECEMBER 2018
STUDY ABROAD, LORENZO DE�MEDICI: THE ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Located in Florence, Italy
Enriched by cultural immersion and inspirational travel Relevant coursework: Trend Forecasting, Art History
EXPERIENCE
FEBRUARY 2017 � PRESENT
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER, SOPHIE SHOELOVER
Collaborated with brands to promote products including: Rent the Runway, Vera Bradley, Talbots, Kiel James Patrick, Jack Wills, and J.McLaughlin.
Monitored follower feedback to apply to future social media strategy.
Curated a loyal following based on my unique voice and perspective.
Helped brands build social media presence, increased following by 10%. Created original content for Instagram and blog posts.
Appealed to follower interest with clothing/product selection.
JUNE 2016 � AUGUST 2018
MODEL, KIEL JAMES PATRICK
Worked with photographers and fashion coordinators to achieve and optimize creative vision. Promoted brand products and events through social media outlets.
Studied and mastered various poses to facilitate photoshoot goals.
JUNE 2018 � AUGUST 2018
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE, MONOGRAM GOODS HARBOR SPRINGS
Worked with manager and store owner to boost social media advertising by 20%. Formed relationships with customers by attending to their retail and styling needs. Merchandised store displays.
Created weekly outfits for mannequins to drive sales.
JANUARY 2014 � AUGUST 2017
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE, MONKEE�S OF MADEIRA
Provided superior customer service, creating client relationships and loyalty. Helped with merchandising displays.
Assisted in unpacking incoming shipments/inventory control.
JUNE � AUGUST 2016
INTERN, KIEL JAMES PATRICK
Conducted wholesale site visits to gain brand merchandise feedback, communicated to KJP to better drive brand sales.
Promoted products through social media.
Create inspiration boards for photoshoots.
Styled props, clothing, and accessories for photo shoots.
Managed warehouse tasks �inventory management, tagging items, wrapping boxes, etc.
SKILLS
� Retail math
� Excel � Vlookups/pivot tables
� Trend knowledge
� Trend forecasting: utilization of WGSN
� Apparel styling
� Team-player
� Attention to detail
� Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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