THERESA MERIAM
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THERESA MERIAM

EDUCATION
University of Delaware Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising June 2019
Study Abroad- Paris American Academy Paris, FR
FASH321-072 - International Fashion: Haute Couture Design and Designers? January 2019- February 2019
FASH321-073 - Trend Forecasting: European Fashion Trends and the Zeitgeist

EXPERIENCE
The New (@thenew_ud) Newark, DE
Co- Founder/Editor- In- Chief December 2017- Present
� Publication focused on fashion, art, music, and written content
� Manage all aspects of the publication
� Coordinate and style shoots
� Plan magazine debut event, once a semester- 150+ guests
Urban Outfitters Newark, DE
Sales Associate June 2016 - Present
� Developed product knowledge related to current trends
� Worked in a team-based setting with 20 employees
� Provide quality customer service
� Give customers styling advice
Rick Owens Paris, FR
Showroom Intern January 2019- February 2019
� Assisted during market with selling appointments
� Manage all samples
� Directed models in order backstage to enter catwalk in a timely manner
Haute Couture Week Paris, FR
Dresser January 2019- February 2019
� GEORGES HOBEIKA, Couture SS'19
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER, Couture SS'19
YANINA COUTURE, Couture SS'19
� Assisted designers in ensuring models were wearing garments and accessories correctly
FashInvest Wilmington, DE
Contributing Writer/ Editorial Intern March 2017- August 2017
� Composed articles for online fashion and finance publication FashInvest
� Managing the publication�s social media presence
� Research in Fashion Industry
ACTIVITIES
Fashion Merchandising Club Newark, DE
Event Coordinator May 2017- Present
� Supplies networking opportunities among peers who aspire to be in the fashion industry
Delaware African Student Association
Vice President May 2017- May 2018
� Manage general body members during events
� Organize annual Snapshot of Africa event, 300+ attendees.
SKILLS
� Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite- Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
� Proficient in Google Applications- Docs, Slides, Excel
� Proficient in social media platforms- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest,
� Languages: Mandarin, simplified (beginner)