RILEY BAKER
229-339-1741 / rileyannebakerr@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Mississippi State University
Fashion Design and Merchandising 3.7 GPA / CUM LAUDE Fashion CAD TA final year
Continued Education
Regent's University of London
Fashion Design and Marketing ITAA Regents Design Scholarship 2019 Winner
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Moda Operandi
Freelance Assistant Stylist
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Managed stock by prepping all seven wardrobe ensembles for the photo shoot including garments, footwear, and accessories
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Regulated the photo shoot by organizing all garments while on the shoot location and during prep
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Optimized the shoot by methodically unpacking and repacking the delicate pieces
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Isabel Marant
Style Advisor
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Acquired clients through chic styling advice and remarkable customer service, thus generating sales
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Among the top three sales associates across all U.S. stores
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Arranged merchandise according to seasons and color scheme
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Alice and Olivia
Sales Supervisor
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maintained upkeep of store front by fulling opening and closing responsibilities such as bookkeeping, cleaning and working on omni channel orders
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Acquired clients through gaining styling trust through knowledge of product and proper fitting sessions
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Helped build up the Soho location’s Affiliate program generating more in in-store and consignment sales
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JEL Direct/ Double Second
Design Assistant
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Assembled the new collection by taking garment photos for current and upcoming seasons in order to produce pack pages
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Supervised delivery samples, going through stock and arranging showrooms for both Jel Direct and the sister company Double Second, maintaining organization
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Streamlined operational hours by delivering a fresh perspective by doing trend forecasting for their new AW 2022 collection as well as performing sewing tasks
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Managed social media accounts and performed content creation on instagram, facebook and TikTok, generating clients and exhibiting the brand's culture
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Alteration Specialist
Main Shop Contact
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Preserved positive client relations, by resolving in-house conflicts, establishing a pleasant and warm environment for the studio
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Facilitated communication between tailor shop manager and tailors regarding garment orders and urgent issues, maintaining order
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Upheld organization and preparation in the studio by monitoring inventory ( garments and supplies)
SKILLS
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Apparel Construction
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Pattern Making
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Styling
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Sales
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Computer Aided Design (CLO 3D)
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PR & Marketing
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Photography & Editing
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Social Media
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Adobe Creative Programs
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Merchandising
HONORS
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3.7 GPA
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Robert Dunlap Loyalty Scholarship (Fall 2019, Fall 2020)
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Parkie Childress Bedenbaugh Scholarship in Human Sciences (Spring 2019, Fall 2020)
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ITAA Regent’s University of London: Fashion Design (awarded in Fall 2019)
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Awarded 6 weeks of study abroad at the University and a 6-week long internship
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