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AKIRA Chicago Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jennifer Ferrante Jennifer Ferrante Dearborn, Michigan Details
Jennifer Ferrante's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2012 - June 2012
Job Assistant Planner
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Century 21 Department Stores  August 2015 - Present
ANN INC. (parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey)   January 2015 - April 2015
The Linux Box Corporation   June 2013 - April 2015
Bloomingdale's  2015 - 2015
EXPRESS  May 2014 - August 2014
University of Michigan  October 2012 - April 2013
City of Dearborn  May 2012 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   January 2012 - June 2012
Hollister Co.  2010 - 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Research, Fundraising, Photoshop, Sales, Management, Accounting, Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Excel, Apparel, PowerPoint, Customer Service

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

University of Michigan   2011 — 2015
Pre-Business Emphasis

Academy of Art University   2009 — 2009
Fashion Illustration/Construction Certificate

Edsel Ford High School   2007 — 2011

Dearborn Center for Math, Science, & Technology   2009 — 2011

Mikeala Galli Mikeala Galli Macomb, Michigan Details
Mikeala Galli's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2014 - October 2014
Job Fashion Business Student at Columbia College Chicago Fiat Automotive Product Specialist
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Aritzia  June 2014 - Present
Gail & Rice  June 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   October 2014 - October 2014
StyleChicago.com  October 2013 - October 2014
Urban Outfitters  May 2014 - June 2014
Game day Detroit   August 2012 - August 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch  January 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Creativity, Fashion, Facebook, Instagram, Action Sports, Competitive, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Trend Forecasting, Merchandising, Window Displays, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Apparel, Marketing, Retail, Sales, Customer Service

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Design and Fashion Business, Sophomore

Dakota high school   2009 — 2013

Asia Nichole Jones Asia Nichole Jones Los Angeles, California Details
Asia Nichole Jones's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2007 - September 2008
Job Office Manager at Pereira & O'Dell
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Pereira & O'Dell   May 2015 - Present
TOPSHOP TOPMAN  April 2015 - June 2015
Afrika Fifty6   January 2014 - December 2014
RubyHornet.Com   January 2009 - December 2012
CMJ  October 2012 - October 2012
CyberDefender  May 2011 - February 2012
CyberDefender  September 2010 - May 2011
Zara  August 2010 - March 2011
AKIRA Chicago   August 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Self-confidence, Self-driven, Selling Skills, Team Leadership, Creative Writing, Resume Writing, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Creative Direction, Creativity, Microsoft Word, Wordpress, Workforce Management, Blogger, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Journalism, Music Journalism, Problem Solving, Project Management, Software Project..., Management, Call Centers, Interviews, Internal Communications, Social Networking, Leadership, Blogging, Copy Editing, Call Center Development, Editing, Workforce, Capacity Planning, Training, Reporting, OS X, Adobe Acrobat, Time Management, Copywriting, iMovie, Dreamweaver, Magazines, Human Resources, Mac, WordPress, Editorial, Marketing

Education
DePaul University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Madeline Ulivieri Madeline Ulivieri Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Madeline Ulivieri's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2012 - July 2013
Job Operations Manager at Sublime Marketing Group LLC
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Sublime Marketing Group LLC   February 2015 - Present
Mad Hatter Brew Pub   September 2013 - Present
Clarissa Burt Media Group-ASUR   April 2012 - April 2015
TicketExchange   January 2015 - February 2015
Govig & Associates  June 2014 - December 2014
Fluent Grp  January 2014 - May 2014
Hoopis Financial Group  May 2013 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   August 2012 - July 2013
Glenview House   June 2012 - August 2012
Salty Senoritas- Booth at Spring Training Games   March 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Retained Search, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Time Management, Communication, Leadership, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Event Planning, Teamwork, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Management, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Journalism, Fashion, Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Media Relations, Pinterest, Twitter, Promotions, Sales Promotion, Community Service, Networking, Corporate Branding

Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Communications, International Business Certificate

The American University of Rome   2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Communications, Semester Abroad

The Willows Academy

Hannah Jean Hildreth Hannah Jean Hildreth Brooklyn, New York Details
Hannah Jean Hildreth's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2012 - 2013
Job Performing Artist
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
305 Fitness  April 2014 - Present
Bird  February 2014 - Present
freelancer  2008 - Present
Akira Chicago   November 2012 - 2013
Luminarium Dance Company   2012 - 2012
Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy   July 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Modern Dance, Contemporary Dance, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Fashion, Costume Design, Physical Theatre, Art, Dance, Acting, Choreography, Jazz Dance, Performing Arts, Dance Education

Education
Hampshire College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Dance Theory and Performance Studies

Alexa Kovachevich Alexa Kovachevich New York, New York Details
Alexa Kovachevich's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2011 - February 2012
Job Fulfillment Coordinator at BarkBox
Industry Internet
Experience
BarkBox   January 2015 - Present
BarkBox   October 2012 - January 2015
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History  September 2013 - February 2014
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History  June 2013 - August 2013
Museum of Contemporary Art  February 2013 - June 2013
The Collective Shift   September 2012 - December 2012
LaSalle Network  May 2012 - July 2012
Open Studio Project Inc.  January 2012 - February 2012
AKIRA Chicago   November 2011 - February 2012
Smithsonian Institution  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Painting, Photography, After Effects, Customer Support, Museums, Art History, Mac, Digital Photography, Editing, Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Exhibit Design

Education
DePauw University   2008 — 2012
BA, Philosophy bridge to biology; minor studio art

University of Westminster   2010 — 2010
Photography

Caroline Fabry Caroline Fabry Park Ridge, Illinois Details
Caroline Fabry's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2012 - April 2013
Job Sales associate at Nordstrom
Industry Retail
Experience
Randstad USA  July 2014 - Present
Nordstrom  May 2013 - June 2014
AKIRA Chicago   August 2012 - April 2013
Hallmark Cards  July 2009 - July 2011

Skills
Fundraising, Sales, Entertainment, Fashion, Facebook, Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Advertising, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Visual Merchandising

Education
Ball State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film and Media Studies

Caroline Ecker Caroline Ecker Larsen, Wisconsin Details
Caroline Ecker's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2012 - October 2013
Job Student at UWLacrosse
Industry Retail
Experience
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse  December 2014 - Present
Miller's Ale House Restaurants  February 2013 - April 2014
AKIRA Chicago   September 2012 - October 2013
Hard Rock International  January 2012 - April 2013
Walt Disney World  January 2011 - August 2011
American Eagle Outfitters  March 2008 - August 2011
Frank & Darlene’s Café   August 2007 - February 2011

Skills
Fashion, Trend Forecasting, Styling, Sales, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Decisiveness, Retail Sales, Fashion Shows, Microsoft Office, Bookkeeping, Telephone Reception, Cashiering, Customer Satisfaction, Apparel, POS, Retail, Time Management, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Visual, Visual Design

Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, International Business

Columbia College Chicago   2011 — 2012
Going for Bachelor's, Television Broadcast Journalism

Winneconne High School   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma, general stu

Megan Simon Megan Simon Greater Chicago Area Details
Megan Simon's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Manager at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   July 2012 - Present
The Alley Stores   March 2006 - August 2012
Urban Outfitters  September 2001 - June 2005
Urban Outfitters  January 1998 - September 2001

Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Visual Management, Staff Development, Fashion Buying, Gross Margin, Coordinating Events, Increased Profitability, Customer Oriented, Organizational..., Organization, Merchandising, Event Management, Management, Styling, Window Displays, Fashion, Retail, Trend Forecasting, Sales, Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Retail Sales, Store Operations

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1995 — 1996
Fashion/Apparel Design

Augustana College (SD)   1994 — 1995
Costume Design

Amber Cortinas Amber Cortinas Los Angeles, California Details
Amber Cortinas's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - January 2013
Job Sale Representative at Zara
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Zara  May 2014 - Present
Ultimate Exposure  August 2012 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - January 2013
Dragonfly Mandarin   April 2011 - August 2011
Entertainment Cruises  April 2009 - August 2009
John Casablancas Modeling and Career Centers  2007 - 2009

Skills
•Proficient in..., Sales, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, •Exceptional written..., •Able to advance well..., Styling, Fashion, Retail, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media, Illustrator, Technical Designs, Flat Sketches, Management, Photography

Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising   2013 — 2015
Merchandise Product Development

Lyons Township High school   2005 — 2009

Illinois Institute of Art
Degree, Fashion Marketing and Management/Design

Izabella Gukasov Izabella Gukasov Wheeling, Illinois Details
Izabella Gukasov's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2009 - August 2011
Job Manager for Aldo Groupe
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ALDO Group  September 2014 - Present
Michael Kors  February 2014 - September 2014
ALDO Group  August 2012 - February 2014
Everything4Pageants   August 2009 - March 2013
Arlington Rehabilitation and Living Center   June 2011 - July 2012
AKIRA Chicago   February 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Marketing, International Business, Customer Service, Event Planning, Fashion, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Nielsen Data, Merchandising, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Editing, Advertising, InDesign, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Creative Writing, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Sales Management

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Marketing, International Business

Harper College   2009 — 2012
Associates Degree, International Business and Marketing

Wheeling High School   2005 — 2009
High School Diploma

Flonie Heard Flonie Heard Chicago, Illinois Details
Flonie Heard's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2010 - June 2011
Job Client Services
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Echo Global Logistics  January 2015 - April 2015
Forever 21  July 2013 - January 2015
Event 360  February 2013 - May 2013
LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS  August 2011 - February 2013
AKIRA Chicago   November 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Microsoft Network, Social Media..., Event Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Market Research, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Partnerships, Management, Fashion, Advertising

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Lane Tech College Prep High School

Sarah Haley Sarah Haley Chicago, Illinois Details
Sarah Haley's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - May 2014
Job Sole Proprietor/Designer at Sarah Haley Design & Millinery
Industry Retail
Experience
Solstice Mobile  May 2014 - Present
Sarah Haley Design & Millinery   May 2010 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - May 2014
Starbucks  June 2012 - June 2013
Argo Tea  November 2010 - June 2012

Skills
Costume Design, Millinery, Customer Service, Data Entry, Team Management, Employee Training

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art & Design, Theatre

DePaul University   2006 — 2008
Costume Technology

Grace Marsh Grace Marsh Chicago, Illinois Details
Grace Marsh's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Marketing & Branding Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Chicago History Museum  February 2015 - Present
Club Monaco  September 2014 - February 2015
Haberdash Men's Shop  March 2011 - May 2014
Bloomingdale's  2010 - 2010
Buckle Inc  2009 - 2010
Movado Group International   2009 - 2009
Akira Chicago   2008 - 2008
Deininger Floral Shop   2002 - 2008

Skills
Fashion, Marketing, Merchandising, Event Planning, Public Relations, Visual Merchandising, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Styling, Brand Implementation, Google Analytics, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Blogging, Marketing Communications

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management - Fashion Marketing

Lillian Hart Lillian Hart Chicago, Illinois Details
Lillian Hart's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2012 - August 2012
Job Assistant Language Teacher at Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)   July 2015 - Present
DePaul University  August 2014 - July 2015
Porkchop Restaurant   April 2014 - July 2015
Louise Edwards PR   June 2014 - November 2014
Paramount Events  January 2014 - June 2014
Madewell  June 2013 - January 2014
Porkchop Restaurant   June 2013 - August 2013
Brink   June 2012 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   March 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Public Relations, Social Networking, Event Planning, Sales, Japanese, Advertising, Fundraising, OS X, Customer Service, Pinterest, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Community Outreach, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Nonprofits, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Proposal Writing

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Graduated

Grant High School

Deborah Afiriyie Deborah Afiriyie Greater Chicago Area Details
Deborah Afiriyie's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Marketing/Public Relations Intern at Verizon Wireless
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
DePaul University  August 2014 - Present
Verizon Wireless  June 2015 - August 2015
Benedictine University Admissions Office   January 2013 - August 2014
Benedictine University  August 2012 - August 2014
Benedictine University Community Development   November 2013 - March 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Proficient in Powerpoint, Proficient Typing Skills, Highly detailed..., Meticulous and timely..., Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Microsoft Word, Leadership, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Community Outreach, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking

Education
DePaul University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Benedictine University   2012 — 2014
Marketing and Management, 3.32

Jackie Labno Jackie Labno Chicago, Illinois Details
Jackie Labno's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Hiring ALL positions @ AKIRA Woodfield!
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   November 2014 - Present
ANN INC.  August 2014 - November 2014
Everything But Water  June 2011 - July 2014
Luxottica Retail  August 2011 - January 2012
Sports Authority  July 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Management, Retail Sales, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Experience, Fitness, health and...

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of the Arts, Business/Public Relations, Alumni

William Rainey Harper College   2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, General Studies, Alumni

Toni Albano Toni Albano Chicago, Illinois Details
Toni Albano's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - August 2012
Job Associate at Michael Anthony Salon
Industry Retail
Experience
Michael Anthony Salon  May 2014 - Present
Azana Spa and Salon   June 2013 - April 2014
Charlotte Russe  August 2012 - June 2013
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Retail, Fashion, Store Management, Retail Sales, Styling, Apparel, Sales, Customer Service, Social Media, Facebook, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office

Education
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness   2013 — 2014
Cosmetology License

The Illinois institute of art chicago   2011 — 2012

Jocelyn DeDera Jocelyn DeDera Chicago, Illinois Details
Jocelyn DeDera's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - July 2012
Job Alterations Coordinator at Vera Wang
Industry Retail
Experience
Vera Wang  April 2014 - Present
Vera Wang  July 2013 - April 2014
Columbia College Chicago  January 2012 - December 2013
Plumage Children's Clothing   February 2013 - August 2013
Anne Book, Signature Style   July 2012 - July 2013
Club Monaco  July 2012 - April 2013
Squasht   May 2012 - July 2012
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - July 2012
Luxury Garage Sale  April 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Inventory Management, Shipping/receiving, International Shipping, Cashiering, Selling, Photo Styling, Personal Styling, Fashion Design, Fashion Retail, Copywriting, Patterning, Sewing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Photo Shoots, Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Sales

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Illinois State University   2005 — 2005
Fashion Merchandising and Design

Jenna Leone Jenna Leone Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jenna Leone's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - April 2014
Job Retail: PR, Visual Merchandising, Studio Service, Sales at Naked Princess Worldwide
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Naked Princess Worldwide   May 2014 - Present
Lemon Tree Spa   April 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - April 2014
AKIRA Chicago   May 2013 - June 2013
AKIRA Chicago   2012 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago   2007 - August 2012
JBTV Studios  2009 - 2012
Chicago Blackhawks  2007 - 2010

Skills
Fashion, Styling, Fashion Shows, Apparel, Social Networking, Entertainment, Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Social Media, Acting, Blogging, Event Planning, Fashion Illustration, Draping, TV Host/Personality, Modeling, Spokesperson, Sewing, Facebook, Wardrobe, Photoshop, Clothing Stylist, Artist

Education
Harper College   2004 — 2007
Fashion/Apparel Design

Illinois State University   2003 — 2004
General Studies

Melissa Chen Melissa Chen Greater Chicago Area Details
Melissa Chen's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - October 2015
Job Store Manager
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - October 2015
Tommy Bahama  April 2013 - June 2013
Bakers Footwear Group  April 2012 - December 2012
TEAM Enterprises  August 2011 - December 2012
The Bassment Chicago   October 2011 - April 2012
Specialty Media   April 2011 - July 2011
Forever 21  October 2006 - May 2011
A'GACI LLC  August 2009 - August 2010
Walt Disney World  January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Sales, Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Event Planning, Recruiting, Store Management, Public Relations, Team Management, Bartending, Promotions, Hospitality, Hostesses, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Fashion Buying, Manage Client..., Fashion, Styling, Management Consulting, Modeling, Social Networking, Training, Loss Prevention, Retail, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Retail Sales, Hiring, Time Management, Trend Analysis, CRM

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Communication; Public Relations

Shannon Hephner Shannon Hephner Chicago, Illinois Details
Shannon Hephner's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - November 2014
Job Sales Coordinator for Maharam
Industry Textiles
Experience
Maharam  November 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - November 2014
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - August 2011
Bowling Green State University Recreation Center  January 2009 - May 2011
Justice Just For Girls  May 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Apparel, Time Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales, Social Media, PowerPoint, Marketing, Photoshop

Education
Bowling Green State University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Apparel Merchandising, Minor in Marketing

Sarah Herold Sarah Herold Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Sarah Herold's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2008 - January 2009
Job Account Executive at Siteimprove
Industry Plastics
Experience
Siteimprove  January 2015 - Present
Proto Labs  June 2014 - September 2014
Proto Labs  February 2014 - June 2014
LEN  September 2012 - January 2014
Peace Corps  July 2010 - June 2012
Greenspoint Catering   September 2009 - June 2010
AKIRA Chicago   June 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Community Outreach, Customer Service, Sales, Teaching, Intercultural..., Volunteer Management, Sales Management, Curriculum Design, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Styling, Teaching English as a..., Clientele Development, Retail, Understanding of Adobe...

Education
Dominican University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Merchandising, 3.9

Dominican University   2004 — 2008
B.A. Fashion Merchandising/Italian

Kristina Vega Kristina Vega Chicago, Illinois Details
Kristina Vega's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Bridal Consultant at Weddings 826
Industry Retail
Experience
Columbia College Chicago  August 2015 - Present
Her Campus Media  August 2015 - Present
Weddings 826  April 2015 - Present
Oakley  September 2013 - Present
Piece & Co.   May 2015 - August 2015
AKIRA Chicago   September 2014 - December 2014
Scout Showroom  August 2014 - November 2014
Pink Slip Boutique  June 2014 - August 2014
College Fashionista  January 2014 - May 2014
Aeropostale  June 2010 - January 2014

Skills
Loss Prevention, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Store Operations, Social Networking, Event Planning, Social Media

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Business, 3.8 GPA

Lincoln Way North High School   2008 — 2012
General

Lenese Griffin Lenese Griffin Greater New York City Area Details
Lenese Griffin's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2012 - June 2013
Job Designer & Showroom Coordinator
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Truth of Touch   August 2015 - Present
Calleea'Vatein Inc.   June 2011 - Present
Independent Contractor  February 2014 - April 2015
Dani NY   January 2014 - October 2014
Halston  July 2013 - January 2014
AKIRA Chicago   July 2012 - June 2013
Banana Republic / Gap Inc.   June 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Styling, Social Networking, Apparel, Blogging, Fashion Illustration, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Fashion, Merchandising, Draping, Visual Merchandising, Adobe Creative Suite, Retail, Textiles, Fashion Shows, Trend Forecasting, Tailoring, Fashion Design, Sales, Screen Printing

Education
LIM College   2014 — 2014
Master's of Professional Studies (M.P.S.), Fashion Merchandsing and Management, 1st Year

Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion Design

Chandler Rollins Chandler Rollins Greater Chicago Area Details
Chandler Rollins's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2010 - January 2011
Job Experienced Editor, Copywriter and Blogger
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Modern Luxury  April 2015 - Present
Vance Publishing  October 2013 - April 2015
INTERMIX  June 2013 - May 2014
Vance Publishing  May 2013 - October 2013
Johnson Publishing Company  September 2012 - May 2013
Vince  August 2011 - March 2012
Today's Chicago Woman  August 2011 - December 2011
AKIRA Chicago   August 2010 - January 2011
Chicago Talks  September 2010 - December 2010
College Fashionista  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Writing, Transcribing, Research, Social Media, Wordpress, SEO, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Building Clientele, Customer Service, InDesign, Photoshop, Editorial

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Taylor Arangio Taylor Arangio Los Angeles, California Details
Taylor Arangio's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2013 - January 2014
Job Associate Buyer Shoes at Forever 21
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Forever 21  August 2015 - Present
Nasty Gal  August 2014 - July 2015
CB2  January 2014 - July 2014
AKIRA Chicago   August 2013 - January 2014
Nasty Gal  March 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Styling, Window Displays, Merchandising, Retail, Trend Analysis, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media, Trend Forecasting

Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising   2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Visual Communications

Aaron Shirley Aaron Shirley Greater Chicago Area Details
Aaron Shirley's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2009 - September 2010
Job PR Manager at The James Hotel
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The James Hotel  March 2013 - Present
Freelance Publicist  October 2010 - February 2013
AKIRA Chicago   August 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Event Management, Internal Communications, Facebook, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, New Media, Sponsorship, Brand Development, Advertising, Marketing, Crisis Communications

Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Communications

Shanice Bradley-Bey Shanice Bradley-Bey Greater Chicago Area Details
Shanice Bradley-Bey's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Personal Stylist at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2015 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer  August 2009 - Present
Hivendi   July 2013 - Present
Marketplace Selections  September 2014 - April 2015
College Fashionista  December 2013 - May 2014
Village of Bourbonnais   2013 - 2014

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Logo Design, Web Design, HTML, Illustration, PowerPoint, Typography, Microsoft Word, Dreamweaver, Customer Service, Creative Direction

Education
Bradley University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Studio Art with a concentration in Graphic Design

Camille J Collazo Camille J Collazo Chicago, Illinois Details
Camille J Collazo's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Student at Columbia College Chicago
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Columbia College Chicago  September 2012 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   2012 - 2012
The Austin Times   2009 - 2009

Skills
Digital Photography, Digital Video, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Studio Lighting, Video Editing, High-end Retouching, Cinematography, Directing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film & Video

Austin Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Photography

Ryan Cox Puraleski Ryan Cox Puraleski Naperville, Illinois Details
Ryan Cox Puraleski's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2010 - August 2010
Job Visual Merchandiser
Industry Retail
Experience
Forever 21  January 2014 - Present
7 For All Mankind  October 2012 - February 2013
Nordstrom  June 2012 - August 2012
Ultimate Exposure  March 2011 - August 2011
AKIRA Chicago   July 2010 - August 2010
Guess?  November 2009 - January 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch  January 2008 - October 2009

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Cashiering, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Window Displays, Fashion

Education
College of DuPage   2012 — 2014
Associates Degree, FAshion Merchandising and Design

The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Fashion Marketing and Management

Naperville Central High School   2005 — 2009
High School Diploma, General Education

Angie Bailey Angie Bailey Greater Chicago Area Details
Angie Bailey's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Marketing Communications I Business Development I Digital & Content Marketing I Strategy & Analytics
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Executive Objectives   July 2014 - Present
Resource Technology Associates, LLC (RTA)   August 2013 - July 2014
The Symicor Group   March 2013 - July 2014
Parade Magazine  2011 - 2012
AKIRA Chicago   2010 - 2011
Zacks Investment Research  2009 - 2010
Independent Contractor  March 2005 - March 2009
Internet Press Association Inc   September 2003 - March 2005

Skills
Online Advertising, SEO, Email Marketing, B2B, Marketing, Sales, Strategic Negotiations, Lead Generation, Management, Advertising, Business Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Interviews, Strategic Sourcing, Print Media Sales, Integrated Media, Strategic Partnerships, Retained Search, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Leadership, Consulting, Temporary Placement, Human Resources, Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, Strategy, CRM, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Start-ups

Education
Columbia College
Double Major-BSBA, Marketing and Management

University of Missouri-Columbia
Double Major-BSBA, Marketing and Management

Molly Moreno Molly Moreno Elgin, Illinois Details
Molly Moreno's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2011 - December 2013
Job Keyholder at BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP  December 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   August 2011 - December 2013

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Styling, Window Displays, Fashion Shows, Sewing, Microsoft Excel, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Sales, Fashion Design, Photoshop, POS, Loss Prevention, Pattern, Time Management, Data Entry, Pricing, Drawing, Foreign Languages, HTML, Textiles, Quality Control, Microsoft Word, Operations Management

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Fashion Design

Elgin Community College

Destiny Jones Destiny Jones Greater Chicago Area Details
Destiny Jones's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2007 - September 2009
Job Visual Stylist at Nordstrom
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Nordstrom  November 2010 - Present
Destiny Love Jones   March 2009 - Present
Destiny Love Jones   January 2009 - Present
FURIO Apparel   2010 - 2011
Macy's  September 2010 - November 2010
Vita Morte   January 2010 - April 2010
AKIRA Chicago   July 2007 - September 2009
Ruby Hornet  December 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Photoshop, Retail, Promotions

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Retail Management

Dana Patti Dana Patti Los Angeles, California Details
Dana Patti's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2010 - September 2011
Job Ecommerce Stylist and Studio Production Coordinator at Daily Look
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Daily Look   March 2015 - Present
Forever 21  February 2014 - February 2015
TOPSHOP TOPMAN  September 2011 - March 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2010 - September 2011
AKIRA Chicago   February 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Fashion, Styling, Apparel, Fashion Shows, Photo Shoots, Trend Forecasting, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Merchandising, Pattern, Creative Direction, Sewing, Fashion Design, Art Direction, Trend Analysis, Brand Development, Visual Styling, Window Displays, Trend

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts; Fashion Merchandising, Minor in Public Relations

Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion Business

Rachel Corsi Rachel Corsi Greater Chicago Area Details
Rachel Corsi's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Experienced Marketing & Hospitality Professional, at your service.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Lawry's Restaurants Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Virgin Hotels  January 2015 - Present
Celeste   September 2014 - February 2015
Pearl Tavern   January 2014 - November 2014
American Eagle Outfitters  March 2007 - August 2014
MSLGROUP  April 2012 - July 2012
AKIRA Chicago   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Sales, Customer Service, Editing, Management, Research, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Networking, Event Management, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Retail

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing

DePaul University

taylor louchart taylor louchart Greater Chicago Area Details
taylor louchart's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2010 - October 2011
Job Fashion Stylist, Artist, Musician, Writer, Idealist.
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
H&M  April 2012 - October 2014
Saks Fifth Avenue  August 2013 - November 2013
Alex and Ani  November 2012 - July 2013
AKIRA Chicago   October 2010 - October 2011

Skills
Styling, Charm, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Management, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Photography, Fashion Shows, Fashion Buying, Fashion Blogging, Portrait Photography, Photography, Painting, Oil Painting, Multi Tasking, Acoustic Guitar, Singer-songwriter, Multimedia, Networking, Cooking, Photoshop, Sewing, Mannequin Styling, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Sales, Retail Sales, Trend Analysis, Apparel

Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College   2012 — 2015

The Art Institute of Chicago IL   2010 — 2011
Fashion/Apparel Design

Elyse Choi Elyse Choi Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Elyse Choi's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2011 - May 2012
Job Market Developer @ Curalate Helping Brands Monetize their Images
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Curalate  February 2015 - Present
The Bank of Princeton  July 2014 - Present
The Bank of Princeton  July 2013 - July 2014
AGENCYSACKS & The Affluence Collaborative  June 2012 - October 2012
AKIRA Chicago   2011 - May 2012
Victoria's Secret  December 2010 - January 2012

Education
Dickinson College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

The University of Queensland   2011 — 2011

Jenna Gorman Jenna Gorman Greater New York City Area Details
Jenna Gorman's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Sales Manager at SinglePlatform
Industry Internet
Experience
SinglePlatform  April 2015 - Present
SinglePlatform  January 2015 - April 2015
SinglePlatform  April 2014 - December 2014
MKTG INC  September 2013 - January 2014
MKTG INC  July 2013 - August 2013
City Year  July 2012 - June 2013
Rock the World   January 2012 - July 2012
AKIRA Chicago   August 2011 - December 2011
Bennigan's Grill  May 2008 - December 2011
Mount Pleasant Housing Commission   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Outlook, Internal Communications, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Leadership, Community Outreach, Time Management, Management, Research, Nonprofits, Advertising, Editing, Training

Education
Central Michigan University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Communication, General Business

Copenhagen Business School   2010 — 2010
Business

Eaton Rapids High School   2003 — 2007

Sonya Modi Sonya Modi Los Angeles, California Details
Sonya Modi's AKIRA Chicago Experience December 2010 - March 2011
Job Assistant Account Executive at Havas Formula
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Havas Formula  July 2014 - February 2015
Havas Formula  January 2014 - July 2014
Havas Formula  October 2013 - January 2014
Maryann Maloney & Associates   July 2013 - July 2013
d2 Publicity  April 2013 - June 2013
Showroom Seven  September 2012 - December 2012
FLUXX San Diego  November 2011 - May 2012
Alpha Phi San Diego State University   August 2011 - December 2011
Alpha Phi San Diego State University   December 2010 - December 2011
AKIRA Chicago   December 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Cash Handling, Program Management, Risk Management, Event Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Budgets, Fashion GPS, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Branding Ideas, Visual Merchandising, Window Displays, Graphic Design, Fundraising, Leadership, Press Releases, Social Media

Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising   2012 — 2013
Professional Designation, Visual Communications, 3.7

San Diego State University-California State University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Journalism Media Studies, Marketing Minor

Foothill High School   2004 — 2008

Ryane Michaels Ryane Michaels Chicago, Illinois Details
Ryane Michaels's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - July 2012
Job Personal Stylist at Nordstrom Michigan ave
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
Nordstrom  August 2012 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - July 2012
AKIRA Chicago   June 2011 - September 2011
La Tinaia   October 2010 - April 2011
AKIRA Chicago   May 2010 - August 2010
Sawbuck Productions, Inc   May 2008 - August 2008
Arden B.  May 2007 - September 2007
Softcore Handbuilt   May 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Organizational Design, Cosmetics, Makeup Artistry, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Fashion, Merchandising, Editing, Management, Social Networking, Italian, Public Relations, Styling, Personal Shopping, Team Building, Sewing, Visual Arts, Sales Management, POS, Italian languages, Leadership, Sociology, Non-profit Volunteer, Sociology Of Culture, Urban Sociology, Promotions, SPSS

Education
CEA Global Education Florence   2010 — 2011
Art History, Italian Culture & Society

DePaul University   2007 — 2011
BA, Sociology

The Maryland Institute College of Art   2005 — 2007
Sculpture

Kate Franzen Kate Franzen Greater Chicago Area Details
Kate Franzen's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2011 - June 2011
Job Integrated Sales Planner at Collective
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Collective  February 2015 - Present
PHD Worldwide  November 2013 - January 2015
PHD Worldwide  September 2012 - October 2013
Millward Brown  June 2012 - August 2012
Rolling Meadows Park District  January 2008 - August 2011
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Facebook, Editing, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Sales

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communications; Public Relations and Advertising/Journalism

William Rainey Harper College   2008 — 2010
Associate, Arts

Lydia Wawrzyniak Lydia Wawrzyniak Greater Chicago Area Details
Lydia Wawrzyniak's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2010 - July 2011
Job Assistant Manager at Armani Exchange
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Armani Exchange  June 2011 - Present
ElleZee Designs   January 2006 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   October 2010 - July 2011
AKIRA Chicago   October 2010 - June 2011
David's Bridal  June 2009 - September 2010
David's Bridal  June 2009 - September 2010
Abell Animal Hospital   February 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Pattern

Education
Dominican University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Apparel Design, Merchandising, Business Administration; Management

Dominican University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Business

Paris American Academy

Ravis Buford Ravis Buford Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Ravis Buford's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2011 - July 2011
Job Style Guide at Indochino
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Indochino  January 2015 - Present
Juicy Couture  October 2013 - July 2014
Best Buy  June 2010 - April 2014
TOPSHOP TOPMAN  August 2011 - January 2012
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - July 2011
Strategic Solutions International   April 2010 - September 2010
BMG Models and Talent  January 2009 - February 2010
Heroine Chic   January 2007 - December 2009
Bloomingdale's  2009 - 2009
Spencer Gifts  September 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Retail, Fashion, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Google Drive, Event Planning, Training, Visual Merchandising, Team Leadership, Sales, Fashion Shows, Event Execution, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Styling, Fashion Writing, Fashion Blogging, Visual Standards, Time Management, WordPress, Retail Sales, Social Media, Fashion Marketing, Leadership, Retail Sales Analysis, Window Dressing, Squarespace, Google Docs

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Hoffman Estates High School   2001 — 2005

Aubrey Miller Aubrey Miller Greater Chicago Area Details
Aubrey Miller's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2007 - August 2009
Job Personal Assistant
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Ingenious Development, Inc.   July 2010 - October 2013
AKIRA Chicago   January 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Project Management, Skilled Multi-tasker, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Self-management, Outlook, Travel Planning, Diverse Skill Set, Time Management

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Monica Bedi Monica Bedi Greater New York City Area Details
Monica Bedi's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - May 2013
Job Digital Marketing Coordinator at Victoria's Secret Pink
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Victoria's Secret Pink  February 2015 - Present
FSB by Giovanni Marquez   May 2013 - Present
Print and Online   February 2011 - Present
Wear Me Out Active Lifestyle Apparel   May 2013 - October 2014
Limited Brands  September 2012 - August 2014
Central Florida Future  May 2012 - July 2014
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - May 2013
Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie   May 2012 - May 2013
Rent The Runway  April 2012 - April 2013
Rent The Runway  April 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Instagram, SEO, Ap Style, Time Management, Multilingual, Fashion Writing, Fashion Design, Trend Forecasting, Problem Solving, Positive Energy, Interpersonal..., Organizational Behavior, Sense Of Urgency, Perfectionist, Mac OS X, Tumblr, Fashion History, Social Media Marketing, Brand Activation, Brand Ambassadorship, Quick Thinker, Independence, Creative Direction, Perseverance, Deadline Oriented, Online Research, Written & Oral..., Multi Tasking, Maintaining..., Public Engagement, Driven By Results, Classroom Management, iMovie, Posterous, Editing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, AP Style, Marketing, OS X, Interpersonal...

Education
University of Central Florida - Nicholson School of Communication   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism Major, Marketing Minor, Senior

Parsons School of Design   2012 — 2012
Certificate of Completion, The Business of Fashion, Junior

Fox Lane High School   2006 — 2010
Consecutive High Honor Roll Mastery

Berkeley College   2009 — 2009

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising - LIM College   2008 — 2009

Lauren Cobb Lauren Cobb Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Lauren Cobb's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2012 - November 2013
Job Stylist at Nordstrom (NorthPark)
Industry Retail
Experience
Heritage Montessori Academy   September 2014 - Present
Nordstrom  January 2014 - July 2014
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP  October 2013 - January 2014
ALDO Group  March 2013 - December 2013
AKIRA Chicago   November 2012 - November 2013
Bakers Footwear Group  July 2012 - December 2012
Thread Lounge Inc   2011 - 2011
Wet Seat   September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Illustrator, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, InDesign, Event Planning, Photoshop, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Apparel, Fashion Design, Window Displays, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Shows, Trend, Social Networking, Retail Sales, Personal Shopping, Store Management, Store Operations, Textiles, Photography, Fashion Photography

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion Design

Genesis Maciel Rios Genesis Maciel Rios Chicago, Illinois Details
Genesis Maciel Rios's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2014 - April 2015
Job Retail Management and Action Sports Enthusiast
Industry Retail
Experience
Zumiez  September 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   July 2014 - April 2015
AKIRA Chicago   November 2013 - April 2015
Zumiez  November 2013 - September 2014
AKIRA Chicago   March 2014 - July 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - March 2014
AKIRA Chicago   October 2012 - February 2014
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - June 2013
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - October 2012
AKIRA Chicago   February 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Window Displays, Retail Sales, Fashion Design, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Styling, Graphic Design, Recruiting, Fashion Shows, Store Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Advertising, Fashion Illustration, Store Management, Photoshop, Trend Forecasting, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, Photography, InDesign

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Retail Management, 3.0

Jazmin Gresham Jazmin Gresham Greater New York City Area Details
Jazmin Gresham's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2007 - July 2010
Job Personal Assistant to Artistic Director, Marketing at Diane von Furstenberg
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Diane von Furstenberg  June 2014 - Present
Diane von Furstenberg  June 2014 - Present
TOD'S Group  September 2013 - May 2014
FYI PR   August 2013 - December 2013
Swarovski  March 2011 - September 2013
Swarovski  May 2013 - June 2013
Archetype Showroom  January 2013 - May 2013
David Yurman  October 2010 - January 2011
AKIRA Chicago   June 2007 - July 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Sales, Marketing, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Merchandising, Apparel, Luxury Goods, Retail, Event Planning, Fashion Design, Trend Forecasting, Social Media, Customer Service, Event Management, Facebook, Press Releases, Leadership, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Photoshop, Store Management, Management, Creative Direction

Education
The Illinois Institute of Art   2010 — 2013
B.A., Fashion Marketing and Management

DePauw University   2007 — 2010
Completed coursework towards a B.S. degree, Sociology and Economics

Jessica Woska Jessica Woska Chicago, Illinois Details
Jessica Woska's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2013 - August 2014
Job Showroom Coordinator at Free People
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Free People  August 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   2013 - August 2014
PartsLane.com   October 2012 - March 2013
AKIRA Chicago   August 2011 - October 2012
New Balance Footwear, PF Flyers Footwear, Spiewak Outerwear   December 2008 - December 2010

Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Editing, Management, Retail, Sales, Trade Shows, Web Content, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Wholesale, E-commerce, Merchandising

Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Business

Jordan Schleichkorn Jordan Schleichkorn Chicago, Illinois Details
Jordan Schleichkorn's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Data Feed Coordinator at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   November 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   March 2014 - Present
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness  March 2013 - October 2013
Rock and Wall construction   June 2011 - March 2013
NorthSide Rents   May 2011 - 2013
ARAMARK  May 2012 - November 2012
Billy Casper Golf  May 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Customer Service, Management, Social Networking, Leadership, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Project Planning, E-commerce, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Big Commerce, Data Analysis, Payroll, InDesign, Communication, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Shipping Systems, Marketing Communications

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration: Marketing

Von Steuben   2004 — 2008

Perry Lomax Perry Lomax Chicago, Illinois Details
Perry Lomax's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Webstore at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - Present
Forever 21  2009 - 2012
Plastic Party Clothing   2009 - 2011
Journeys  2007 - 2009

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Fashion, Styling, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Apparel, Store Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A .), Graphic Design

Kelly Grogan Kelly Grogan Dundee, Illinois Details
Kelly Grogan's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Co manager at Guess
Industry Retail
Experience
GUESS?, Inc.   October 2013 - Present
Puma  January 2013 - September 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - August 2012
ALDO Group  December 2011 - May 2012
American Eagle Outfitters  March 2007 - December 2011
American Eagle Outfitters  October 2004 - September 2007

Skills
Sales Management, Talent Management, Talent Developer, Store Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Process Scheduler, Floorset Manager, Floorset Mapping, Customer Service, Hiring, Sales

Education
The Art Institute of Schaumburg   2012 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), digital photography

Elgin Community College   2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Photography

Emily Knueven Emily Knueven Cincinnati, Ohio Details
Emily Knueven's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - May 2012
Job Owner/Designer at Little E Trends, LLC
Industry Retail
Experience
Little E Trends   ManagerHot MamaJune 2012 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - May 2012
AIM Consulting Group  March 2011 - August 2011
Maurices  March 2010 - March 2011
Gordmans  July 2009 - February 2010
New York and Company  November 2004 - July 2009

Skills
Recruiting, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Staffing Services, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Interviews, Talent Management, College Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Contract Recruitment, Screening, Hiring, Permanent Placement, Benefits Negotiation, Cold Calling, Employee Training, Staff Augmentation

Education
Eastern Kentucky University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Business

colerain

Chris Ho Chris Ho Greater Chicago Area Details
Chris Ho's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2005 - November 2014
Job Director of New Business Development, FSY Studio
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
FSY Studio   September 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   August 2005 - November 2014
Outsider Inc.  2005 - 2005
Webserve HK   January 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Photography, Creative Direction, E-commerce, Styling, Fashion, Art Direction, Event Planning, Illustrator, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2002 — 2005
Film

Alexandra Ettinger Alexandra Ettinger Scranton, Pennsylvania Area Details
Alexandra Ettinger's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - May 2012
Job Digital Product Coordinator at Lord & Taylor
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Lord & Taylor  September 2014 - Present
ABC Carpet & Home  February 2014 - May 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation   September 2012 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - May 2012
gemma redux   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Merchandising, AS400 system, Magento, Mac OS, Squarespace, Viking, Outlook, SEO, Google Adwords, E-commerce, Digital Photography, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Social Networking, Fashion

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Direct and Interactive Marketing

Fashion Institute of Technology   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion Merchandising

Hazleton Area Career Center

Hazleton Area Career Center

Leonard Bukowski Leonard Bukowski Greater Chicago Area Details
Leonard Bukowski's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Store Manager at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   February 2011 - Present
Aldo Group  November 2009 - February 2011
Steve Madden  November 2008 - November 2009
French Connection  December 2006 - June 2009
Lacoste  2006 - 2007
Abercrombie & Fitch  February 2002 - October 2005

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2005 — 2009
BFA, Fashion Design

Ashley Winters Ashley Winters Saint Petersburg, Florida Details
Ashley Winters's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - October 2012
Job Creator, Designer & Thrifting Connoisseur at Bad Kitty Chic
Industry Retail
Experience
Dillards  June 2013 - Present
Bad Kitty Chic   January 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - October 2012
String a Strand   May 2010 - October 2012

Skills
Sewing, Adobe, Illustration, Jewelry Design, Photo Styling, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

St. Petersburg Catholic High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma

Branden Drown Branden Drown Chicago, Illinois Details
Branden Drown's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - September 2012
Job Academy Stylist at Michael Anthony Salon
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
Michael Anthony Salon  April 2013 - Present
Thomas West Salon   September 2012 - April 2013
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - September 2012
Forever 21  November 2011 - February 2012
Journeys  June 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Sales, Cashiering, Customer Service, Sales Management, Hair, Hair Cutting, Hair Care, Waxing, Brazilian Waxing, Networking, Management

Education
Aveda Institute-Chicago   2012 — 2013
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Liza Spano Liza Spano Houston, Texas Area Details
Liza Spano's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Fashion Business + Design
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Anthropologie  August 2011 - April 2012
AKIRA Chicago   January 2011 - May 2011
Sienna Plantation Golf Club   May 2009 - January 2011

Skills
•Experience in..., •Effective..., •Possess leadership...

Education
Lorenzo De' Medici   2010 — 2011
Art and Design

Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Degree in Arts Entertainment Media Management and Fashion Design

Amanda Hetherington Amanda Hetherington Greater Chicago Area Details
Amanda Hetherington's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - January 2015
Job Tradeshow Coordinator at MSDSonline
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Pure Barre  June 2015 - Present
MSDSonline  January 2015 - Present
Pure Barre  April 2014 - June 2015
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - January 2015
AKIRA Chicago   May 2010 - May 2011
The Colby Echo  February 2008 - May 2011
Hardy Girls Healthy Women  2008 - 2008
The Fairygodmother Foundation   2008 - 2008
National Runaway Switchboard  2005 - 2007
Lill Street Art Center  2006 - 2006

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Networking, Copywriting, Media Relations, Fashion

Education
Colby College   2007 — 2011
B.A., English

Università di Bologna   2009 — 2009
Contemporary Italian Literature, Psychology of Memory, History of Photography

Mandy Clement Mandy Clement Greater Chicago Area Details
Mandy Clement's AKIRA Chicago Experience December 2010 - December 2011
Job Global Merchandising Manager at Powerhouse Gyms International
Industry Retail
Experience
Powerhouse Gyms International   April 2012 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   December 2010 - December 2011
AKIRA Chicago   September 2008 - December 2010
The Palace of Auburn Hills  January 2006 - July 2008
Gerych’s Distinctive Flowers   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Sales, Public Relations, Retail, Interviews, Human Resources, Hiring, Payroll, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2010
BA, Music Business Management

Valeria Paiva Valeria Paiva Chicago, Illinois Details
Valeria Paiva's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2013 - January 2014
Job Hair stylist in the making
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Instacart  June 2015 - Present
Floyd's 99 Barbershop  April 2015 - June 2015
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.  February 2015 - April 2015
Orbit Salon  February 2015 - March 2015
West Town Bakery   May 2014 - February 2015
Gigio's Pizzeria   August 2013 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   August 2013 - January 2014
Whole Foods Market  November 2012 - August 2013
Argo Tea  June 2012 - November 2012
Dominick's  July 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Hair Styling, Hair Coloring, Precision Haircutting, Hair Care, Waxing, Money Management, Fashion, Art, Figure Drawing, Salons, Barista Training, Specialty Coffee, Guest Booking, Grocery Industry

Education
Aveda Institute-Chicago   2015 — 2016
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Success Schools LLC   2014 — 2015
Barbers License & Certificate, Barbering/Barber

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College   2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Art/Art Studies, General

Angela Eaddy, MPS Angela Eaddy, MPS Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Angela Eaddy, MPS's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2009 - January 2010
Job Digital & Social Media Expert
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Agency CHIEF  October 2014 - Present
GMMB  August 2013 - October 2014
iStrategyLabs  January 2013 - May 2013
U.S. Department of Justice   August 2012 - January 2013
Oasis Charity   August 2011 - December 2011
Varsity Lincoln Dealership   June 2011 - October 2011
Redline Cinema   May 2011 - July 2011
AKIRA Chicago   October 2009 - January 2010
Impact Exposure   August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Editing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Audacity, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Video, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Creative Writing, Content Strategy, Avid, Event Planning, Interviews, Media Relations, Social Networking, AP Style, Strategic Communications, Research, Copy Editing, Crisis Communications, News Writing, Newsletters, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Radian6, SEOmoz, Simply Measured, Digital Marketing

Education
Georgetown University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Relations & Corporate Communications

Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 3.2

Laila Sadat Laila Sadat Chicago, Illinois Details
Laila Sadat's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2013 - March 2015
Job Inbound Advertising Representative at Tribune Publishing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Tribune Publishing  September 2015 - Present
J-Def NonProfit   January 2015 - May 2015
Manifest Urban Arts Festival   January 2015 - May 2015
AKIRA Chicago   November 2013 - March 2015
Journeys  October 2013 - February 2014
Orland Park Bakery   June 2008 - March 2012

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Styling, Fashion Design, Non-profit Volunteer, Store Management, Sales, Market Research, Copywriting, Interactive Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy, MRI Plus, Consumer Insight, Social Media, Social Media Advertising

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2013 — 2015
Marketing Communications, Advertising

Moraine Valley Community College   2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2011
Biology

Catarina Salazar Catarina Salazar Chicago, Illinois Details
Catarina Salazar's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2014 - January 2015
Job Executive Intern at Target and Student at Bradley University
Industry Retail
Experience
Target  August 2015 - Present
Target  June 2015 - August 2015
AKIRA Chicago   May 2014 - January 2015
CollegeFashionista  August 2014 - December 2014
Fred's Camp  June 2012 - August 2013
Select Staffing  June 2012 - August 2013
Accurate Personnel LLC  June 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Styling, Social Networking, Visual Merchandising, Teamwork, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Apple, Switchboard, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Inventory Management, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Public Speaking, Cpr Certified, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Retail, Sales, C-Design Fashion, Product Development, Recruiting

Education
Bradley University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Retail Merchandising and Minor in Marketing

Latin School of Chicago   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Meredith Kavanagh Meredith Kavanagh San Diego, California Details
Meredith Kavanagh's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - January 2014
Job Manager, Lola Boutique
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Lola Boutique  September 2014 - Present
Positraction, Inc.   April 2015 - September 2015
Alternative Strategies  September 2014 - December 2014
Modern Luxury  February 2014 - June 2014
Echo Magazine/ Columbia College   January 2014 - June 2014
Nanny  2006 - June 2014
Archdiocese of Chicago  2003 - June 2014
Social Media Beast  December 2013 - February 2014
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - January 2014

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking, Childcare, Teaching, Journalism, Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, AP Style, Manage Client..., Copywriting, Communication Skills, Early Childhood..., Research, Online Journalism, Retail Sales, Styling, Communication, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Editorial, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Magazines, Marketing, Customer Service, Writing, Photoshop, Microsoft Office

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magazine Journalism

Northeastern Illinois University

Angela Bucaro Angela Bucaro Chicago, Illinois Details
Angela Bucaro's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2011 - June 2012
Job Client and Affiliate Relations Coordinator at Selective Search
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Selective Search LLC  September 2014 - Present
Fatpour Tap Works  August 2014 - December 2014
DePaul University Men's Basketball   August 2012 - June 2014
DePaul University Men's Basketball   November 2010 - September 2012
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - June 2012
Mad River Bar & Grille  June 2011 - April 2012
XSport Fitness  November 2010 - February 2011
Pacific Sunwear  July 2009 - February 2010
Aldo Group  November 2008 - April 2009
AANA Insurance Services   June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Social Networking, Recruiting, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Communication, Organization, Leadership, Office Administration, Customer Service, Merchandising, Styling, Time Management, PowerPoint

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Relational Communication

DePaul University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations/Advertising and Journalism

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti di Milano   2010 — 2010
Fashion Styling

Guerin College Preparatory High School   2004 — 2008

Allison Glasoe Allison Glasoe Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Allison Glasoe's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2011 - December 2013
Job Seamstress
Industry Retail
Experience
Red Cow   January 2015 - Present
Kip's Irish Pub   January 2013 - January 2014
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - December 2013
Mojo Spa   August 2010 - September 2011
Post Haste Tailors   October 2006 - May 2011

Skills
Draping, Sewing, Apparel, Styling, Fashion Shows, Merchandising, Textiles, Fashion Design

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2010
Fashion/Apparel Design

Kristen Clay Kristen Clay Libertyville, Illinois Details
Kristen Clay's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2013 - April 2014
Job 3D Artist
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Lyft  September 2015 - Present
Self-Employed  February 2008 - Present
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe   August 2012 - July 2015
AKIRA Chicago   October 2013 - April 2014
Mariano's  May 2011 - October 2011
Tech Image  September 2010 - April 2011
Plato's Closet  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Sociology, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Racial Justice, Social Media, Social Networking, Theatre, Singing, Dance, Costume Design, Wig Making, Makeup Artistry, Special Effects Makeup, Props, Metalsmithing, Sewing, Online Advocacy, Youth Advocacy, Social Psychology, Writing, Creative Writing, Speed Reading, Research, Photography, Photojournalism, Reviews, Travel Photography, Travel Writing, World Religions, Philosophy, World Traveler, Leadership, Technology

Education
College of Lake County   2011 — 2014
Associate’s Degree, Sociology and Anthropology, 3.7 GPA

Emily Mercer Emily Mercer Greater New York City Area Details
Emily Mercer's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2012 - May 2013
Job Freelance Fashion Editor
Industry Retail
Experience
New York Post  September 2015 - Present
Emily Mercer   May 2013 - Present
WWD  February 2013 - September 2015
WWD  May 2014 - August 2015
Madewell  October 2014 - October 2014
Alexander Wang Inc.  June 2014 - June 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill  August 2013 - April 2014
Urban Outfitters  December 2011 - February 2014
rag & bone  January 2013 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago   June 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Fashion, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Time Management, Public Relations, Facebook, Draping, Sales, Trend Analysis, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Charismatic Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Customer Service, Styling, Mac, Marketing, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Writing, Sewing, Fashion Design, Social Networking, Event Planning, mic

Education
Purdue University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Retail Management

IES London   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad

Fashion Institute of Technology   2012 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion Merchandising

Noblesville High School   2006 — 2010

Shannon Kackley Shannon Kackley Chicago, Illinois Details
Shannon Kackley's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Manager at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - Present
Frank's  June 2012 - June 2013
George Papas Tattoo   September 2012 - May 2013
RGB Lounge   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Retail Sales, Customer Service, Stylists, Retail, Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Merchandising, Bartending, Fashion Blogging, Acrylic Painting, Customer Insight, Wardrobe, Visual Styling, Personal Shopping, Customer Engagement, Cartoons, Styling, Store Management, Sales, Inventory Management, Social Media, Visual Merchandising, Cashiering, Photoshop

Education
Columbia College Chicago
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Liz Howell Liz Howell Greater Chicago Area Details
Liz Howell's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - February 2012
Job Associate Celebrity Talent Manager at Leo Burnett
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Leo Burnett  August 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett  June 2014 - August 2014
Modern Luxury  September 2013 - May 2014
Pro Sports Experience, LLC  January 2013 - April 2013
Today TV LIve   May 2012 - September 2012
Andrea Metcalf Inc   December 2010 - April 2012
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - February 2012
Chicago Twenty Something  June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Research, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Management, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Customer Service, Blogging, Press Releases, Public Relations

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2014
Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism

DePaul University

Carly Hamer Carly Hamer Chicago, Illinois Details
Carly Hamer's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2009 - November 2010
Job Designer at Randa Accessories
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Randa Accessories  January 2013 - Present
Randa Accessories  January 2013 - January 2014
Derek Lam  June 2012 - January 2013
Derek Lam  April 2012 - June 2012
Derek Lam  January 2012 - April 2012
Columbia College Chicago  August 2011 - January 2012
Horatio Nieto   May 2011 - December 2011
AKIRA Chicago   September 2009 - November 2010

Skills
Handbags, Leather, Patternmaking, Sewing, Garment Construction, Microsoft Excel, Fashion Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Draping, Hand Sewing, Pattern, Illustrator, Photoshop, Trend, Apparel, Sketching, Fashion, Textiles, Tech Packs

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion Design

Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Angela DeFalco Angela DeFalco Sherman Oaks, California Details
Angela DeFalco's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2013 - November 2014
Job Communication Designer
Industry Design
Experience
Pioneer Tavern Group  October 2014 - September 2015
Harrington College of Design  January 2010 - May 2015
AKIRA Chicago   February 2013 - November 2014
American Association of Diabetes Educators  May 2014 - September 2014
Crumbs Bake Shop  September 2012 - August 2013
Charming Charlie  July 2011 - August 2012

Skills
After Effects, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Posters, Mac OS, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Time Management, English, Research, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Mac, Sketching, Illustration

Education
Harrington College of Design   2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Communication Design

Debbie Sung Debbie Sung Greater Chicago Area Details
Debbie Sung's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Student at DePaul University
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   October 2014 - Present
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. (dba Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants)   August 2013 - March 2014
Blast! Entertainment   November 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Photography, Retail, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Pro Tools, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Design, Costume Design

Education
DePaul University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production

New Trier High School   2010 — 2014

Laura Griggs Laura Griggs Pasadena, California Details
Laura Griggs's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2011 - July 2012
Job Passionately Training to Drive Results
Industry Retail
Experience
Brighton Collectibles  January 2015 - Present
Brighton Collectibles  July 2012 - January 2015
AKIRA Chicago   April 2011 - July 2012
EXPRESS  February 2008 - April 2011
American Eagle Outfitters  July 2006 - February 2008
Gap Inc.  September 1998 - July 2006

Skills
Recruiting, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Training, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Leadership, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Store Operations

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations with; Employee Relations; Corporate Communication

Yasmine Whitfield Yasmine Whitfield Chicago, Illinois Details
Yasmine Whitfield's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Stylist Coordinator Intern at Maek Record Label and Sales Associate at ANN INC.
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Maek  August 2015 - Present
ANN INC. (parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey)   March 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   May 2015 - August 2015
Saks Fifth Avenue  October 2014 - February 2015
Bloomingdale's  October 2013 - February 2014
Coach  December 2012 - February 2013
Tween Brands  July 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Fashion, Teamwork, Retail, Sewing, Research, Apparel, Styling, Merchandising, English, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Shows, Marketing, Sales

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2016
Major:Fashion Merchandising Minor:Advertising

Chelsea Hansen Chelsea Hansen Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Chelsea Hansen's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2012 - March 2014
Job Sales Management at American Family Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
American Family Insurance  October 2014 - Present
Nordstrom  June 2014 - September 2014
Arizona State University  August 2012 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   November 2012 - March 2014
Kappa Kappa Gamma  January 2013 - December 2013
City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation & Forestry   May 2011 - August 2013
Campus Entertainment, LLC  February 2013 - April 2013
Rent The Runway  August 2012 - January 2013
Jeff Hansen Agency - American Family Insurance   June 2009 - August 2012

Skills
Social Networking, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Leadership, PowerPoint, Time Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Research, Editing, Training, Event Management, Project Management, Event Planning, Sales, Management, Insurance

Education
Arizona State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Arizona State University   2010 — 2014
Minor, Spanish

Deanna Sylvester Deanna Sylvester Greater Chicago Area Details
Deanna Sylvester's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2012 - April 2014
Job LeeLim Digital Marketing Intern at Chicago Fashion Incubator
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
EXPRESS  2015 - Present
Chicago Fashion Incubator  2015 - Present
TrendsoHard   2014 - Present
ALDO Group  June 2014 - August 2014
Azeeza US   September 2013 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   October 2012 - April 2014

Skills
Styling, Retail, Fashion Blogging, Fashion Shows, Merchandising, Fashion, Customer Service, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Apparel, Photo Shoots, Photo Styling, Digital Photography, Trend Research, Fashion Design, Inventory

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Business, Senior

Prairie State College   2011 — 2013
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Chantelle Day Chantelle Day Greater Chicago Area Details
Chantelle Day's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Store Manager at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2015 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch  May 2014 - June 2015
Hollister Co.  April 2013 - May 2014
Johnnys Hall of Fame   October 2012 - March 2013
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  June 2008 - August 2011

Skills
Communication, Multitasking Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Training, Recruiting, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Management

Education
Iowa State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

Des Moines Area Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Corbin Howard Corbin Howard Chicago, Illinois Details
Corbin Howard's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Professional Musician
Industry Music
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   April 2015 - Present
Ace Reporter   August 2013 - Present
Tall Walker   June 2015 - Present
Freelance Graphic Artist  January 2013 - Present
Freelance musician and composer  August 2008 - Present
Glenwood Studios   August 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Band, Keyboardist, Singing, Songwriting, Logic Pro, Music Production, Studio Recording, Music Theory, Musicians, Pianist, Guitarist, Live Performer, Pro Tools, Percussion, Drums, Bass, Propellerheads Reason, Film Scoring, Ableton Live, MIDI, Synthesizers, Graphic Design, GIMP, Photoshop, Photography

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Instrumental Performance

High Point Central High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Paige Delaney Paige Delaney Greater Chicago Area Details
Paige Delaney's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2012 - May 2014
Job Marketing Coordinator and LifeSTYLE Blogger
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
One Hope United  November 2014 - Present
PaigeMariah.com   January 2013 - Present
watchLAB  September 2014 - October 2014
Flowers Communications Group  June 2014 - August 2014
AmeriCorps  September 2013 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   August 2012 - May 2014
CollegeFashionista  August 2011 - May 2014
RED PR  June 2013 - August 2013
Navy Pier Inc.  2011 - August 2012
Hearst Magazines  August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Photoshop, Editing, Teamwork, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Photography

Education
Hampton University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)- Magna Cum Laude, Public Relations/Marketing

Seton Academy   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma

Hollie Davis Hollie Davis Chicago, Illinois Details
Hollie Davis's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Summer Intern at Cook County State Attorney
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Black Box Creative, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Chicago Debate League   January 2015 - Present
Denison University  January 2015 - April 2015
Denison University  October 2014 - April 2015
Denison University  September 2014 - April 2015
Feminist Majority Foundation  March 2015 - March 2015
AKIRA Chicago   May 2014 - August 2014
Gallery 37  June 2013 - August 2013
The Art Institute of Chicago  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Art, Drawing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Portraits, Student Activism, Activism, Youth Activism, Communication Skills, Feminism, Women's Studies, Women's Issues, Portuguese, Teaching, Customer Service, Social Media

Education
Denison University   2015 — 2017
International/Global Studies

Denison University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Women 's studies, 3.00

Danea Mather Danea Mather Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Danea Mather's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - June 2012
Job Director of marketing at Anna's House
Industry Music
Experience
Anna's House Restaurants   May 2015 - Present
Anna's House   March 2015 - June 2015
Anna's House Grandville   March 2015 - June 2015
Range Restaurant   August 2013 - January 2014
PAWS Chicago  May 2013 - September 2013
Eleven City Diner   June 2013 - August 2013
Native Foods  May 2012 - June 2013
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Research, Editing, Teaching, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Photography, Creative Writing, Higher Education, Customer Service, Facebook, Management, Nonprofits, Marketing, Video Production

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2011 — 2013
Arts, Entertainment and Media Management, Music Business and Advanced Management

Grand Rapids Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Emanuel T. Arebalo Emanuel T. Arebalo Chicago, Illinois Details
Emanuel T. Arebalo's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2012 - October 2014
Job Actor/Writer/Performer/Stylist
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Cornservatory   September 2014 - Present
TOPSHOP TOPMAN  2014 - February 2015
AKIRA Chicago   2012 - October 2014

Skills
Merchandising, Styling, Fashion, Retail, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Social Media, Social Networking, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Film Actor, Character Actor, Performing Arts, Creative Writing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comedy Writing and Performing

Southern New Hampshire University   2012 — 2013

Roosevelt University   2011 — 2012

Ariel Barron Ariel Barron New York, New York Details
Ariel Barron's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2011 - March 2011
Job Digital Communications at Christian Dior Couture
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Christian Dior Couture  September 2015 - Present
Cotton Incorporated  July 2013 - Present
Bluefly  September 2012 - July 2013
Haan Projects  September 2012 - September 2012
Industry Publicity  June 2011 - August 2011
AKIRA Chicago   January 2011 - March 2011
Jennifer Behr  June 2010 - August 2010
Barron Development LLC   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Strong verbal and..., Proficiency in..., Proficiency in..., Adavanced interpersonal..., Experience using..., Facebook, Social Media, Fashion, Blogging, Advertising, Public Relations

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2008 — 2012
BA, Communication Arts

John Cabot University   2011 — 2011
Mass Communication/Media Studies, Junior

Francis W. Parker School   2004 — 2008

Monica Fitzpatrick Monica Fitzpatrick Chicago, Illinois Details
Monica Fitzpatrick's AKIRA Chicago Experience December 2011 - October 2014
Job Corporate Sales Assistant at Bauer Media
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Bauer Media  February 2015 - Present
Condé Nast  December 2014 - January 2015
Platinum Advertising  October 2014 - November 2014
L3eventeurs   August 2014 - October 2014
AKIRA Chicago   December 2011 - October 2014

Skills
Event Planning, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Outreach, Social Media Advertising, Sports Marketing, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Fashion, Brand Development, Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Blogging

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/ Advertising/ Sports Marketing

Shaina Van Selus Shaina Van Selus Chicago, Illinois Details
Shaina Van Selus's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Seeking passionate and ownership minded Managers & Asst. Managers.
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2012 - Present
Beatnix   2006 - 2013
Berlin Nightclub   2008 - 2011

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Customer Service, Store Management, Retail Sales, Team Building, Driving Results, Fashion Buying, Training & Development, Social Media Marketing

Education
DePaul University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Costume Technology

Britney Turner Britney Turner Chicago, Illinois Details
Britney Turner's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - December 2013
Job Graduate Student & Editor at HerStyle Media
Industry Online Media
Experience
J.Crew  September 2015 - Present
HerStyle Media   June 2012 - Present
Bonnie Atlas   January 2015 - August 2015
Molise Public Relations   March 2015 - June 2015
Columbia College Chicago  September 2014 - January 2015
Inditex  August 2014 - September 2014
Cazoodle  January 2014 - May 2014
IMPULSE Magazine  April 2013 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - December 2013
WCIA  August 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Graphic Design, Writing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Broadcast, Fashion, Photography, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Blogging, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Editing, Video Editing, Modeling, Facebook, Community Outreach, Social Media, Newsletters, Social Networking, Web Design, Storytelling, Journalism, Press Releases, Interviews, AP Style, Final Cut Pro, WordPress, Copy Editing, Creative Direction, Tumblr, InDesign, Copywriting, Administrative..., Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Research, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business and Entrepreneurship Management

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication, specialized in Journalism (Print, Online and Broadcast)

De La Salle Institute   2006 — 2010
Diploma

Sahrish Qureshi Sahrish Qureshi Greater Chicago Area Details
Sahrish Qureshi's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Brand Planner at Twitter
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Twitter  February 2015 - Present
S + S Artistry and Design   June 2014 - Present
Starcom MediaVest Group  June 2014 - March 2015
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Memorial Hospital   January 2014 - April 2014
TCF Bank  June 2013 - January 2014
CBS Radio: B96   January 2013 - June 2013
American Medical Association  September 2012 - November 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - August 2012
Skirt PR  August 2011 - January 2012
ShortForm Entertainment   December 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Social Media, Cision, Adobe Photoshop, Twitter, Media List Building, Press Kits, Media Pitches, Composing Press Releases, Editing, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Excel, Web Analytics, Data Entry, Marketing Analytics, Online Marketing..., Radio Promotions, Marketing Event Planning, Associated Press style, Sales&Marketing, Market Research, Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Marketing, Hootsuite, Blogging, AP Style, Public Relations, Google Analytics, SEO, Email Marketing, YouTube, Event Planning, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Time Management, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Digital Media, Brand Development, Final Cut Pro, Pinterest, Tumblr, Outlook

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2014
Bachelors, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing

Harry D. Jacobs High School

Jamon Deaver Jamon Deaver Chicago, Illinois Details
Jamon Deaver's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2009 - September 2010
Job Creative / Marketing / Public Relations
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Golin  April 2014 - Present
The Almanac Mag   March 2013 - Present
Becker Entertainment   June 2012 - February 2013
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago  September 2010 - September 2012
AKIRA Chicago   August 2009 - September 2010
Scholastic, Inc  August 2008 - June 2009
Luxottica Group  May 2007 - May 2008
Premier Events  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Marketing, Public Relations, Branding & Identity, Guest Service Management, CRM, Account Management, Event Management, Sales, Leadership, Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Facebook

Education
Hanover College   2003 — 2007
BA Degree, Communications

Vivian Chung Vivian Chung Greater Chicago Area Details
Vivian Chung's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Strategy/Project Management Intern at Watson & Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Duke Innovative Design Agency  September 2015 - Present
Fuqua's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation   August 2012 - Present
Watson & Company  June 2015 - August 2015
Skive it   March 2014 - September 2014
CBD Marketing  May 2014 - August 2014
Duke University Career Center Employer Relation's Team   September 2013 - December 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2013 - August 2013
Duke University Career Center - Employer Relations Team   January 2013 - May 2013
Nordstrom  August 2010 - August 2012
College Park Athletic Club  June 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Market Research, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Film Production, Social Media, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Research, Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Film, Photography, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, Hootsuite, Buffer, SocialOomph, Wordpress

Education
Duke University   2012 — 2016
Visual Media Studies, Markets and Management, Information Science + Information Studies

Lake Forest Academy   2008 — 2012

Danielle Heinson Danielle Heinson Chicago, Illinois Details
Danielle Heinson's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2013 - September 2013
Job Image Editor at George Street Photo & Video
Industry Photography
Experience
George Street Photo & Video  February 2015 - Present
Danielle Heinson Photography   September 2012 - Present
George Street Photo & Video  April 2014 - February 2015
Kapow Events  March 2014 - June 2014
George Street Photo & Video  September 2013 - April 2014
Michelle Lytle Photography   November 2013 - March 2014
AKIRA Chicago   March 2013 - September 2013
Pocket Puppies   August 2012 - March 2013
Schubas Tavern  May 2012 - October 2012
Flowerbooking   January 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, Social Media Marketing, Mac, Headshots, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Image Manipulation, InDesign, Illustrator, Event Management, Salesforce.com, FileMaker, Pardot, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Facebook Marketing, MailChimp, Trade Show Planning, Canon DSLR, Nikon, Film Cameras, Management, Tour Booking, Wedding Photography, live music photography, Social Media

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2012
Arts Entertainment Media Management, Music Business- Talent Management

Anthony Gutierrez Anthony Gutierrez West Hollywood, California Details
Anthony Gutierrez's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Media Planner and CSM at Oru Kayak
Industry Music
Experience
Oru Kayak  January 2014 - Present
Bio-Rad Laboratories  March 2012 - December 2013
BioPhase Solutions  February 2012 - February 2012
Compass Marketing Solutions, Ltd.   March 2011 - January 2012
AKIRA Chicago   2010 - 2012
Sierra Chemicals L.C.   September 2010 - March 2011
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix  May 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Product Development, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Relations, Account Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Online Marketing, Market Research, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Sales, Research, Leadership, Marketing, Program Management, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
Arizona State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

GHS

Annalisa Alzona Annalisa Alzona Greater Chicago Area Details
Annalisa Alzona's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - November 2012
Job Associate Manager at Michael Kors
Industry Retail
Experience
Michael Kors  September 2014 - Present
Michael Kors  July 2013 - August 2014
Love Culture Inc  November 2012 - July 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - November 2012
Escada  December 2011 - May 2012
Personal Privilege Chicago   January 2010 - May 2012
Macy's  September 2010 - January 2011
Iguana Body Jewelry   February 2005 - May 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Organizing, Event Management, Product Management, Social Media, Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Sales, Press Releases, Visual Merchandising, Brand Development, Training, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Apparel, Styling, Store Management, Fashion Design, Store Operations, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Public Relations

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2012
Bachelors Degree, Marketing Communications/Public Relations

Malinda O'Neill Malinda O'Neill Greater Chicago Area Details
Malinda O'Neill's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2011 - December 2012
Job Retail Professional
Industry Retail
Experience
Forever 21  November 2014 - Present
maurices  July 2014 - November 2014
Old Navy (Gap Inc.)   February 2014 - June 2014
Kohl's Department Stores  March 2013 - February 2014
Charming Charlie  November 2011 - February 2013
AKIRA Chicago   June 2011 - December 2012
Nordstrom  May 2012 - August 2012
Crystal B. Designs  June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Social Networking, Retail Sales, Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Facebook, Management, Customer Service, Market Research, Styling, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Training, Sales, Event Planning, Advertising

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2010 — 2012
B.A., Fashion Business, Alumni

Kristen Buerster Kristen Buerster Willowbrook, Illinois Details
Kristen Buerster's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2015 - September 2015
Job Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Arthur Murray Dance Studio  September 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   April 2015 - September 2015
Flirty Girl Fitness  July 2007 - April 2015
The Siragusa Foundation   August 2006 - April 2012
Lumpkin Family Foundation   May 2006 - August 2006
lia sophia  January 2006 - August 2006
Sexual Assault Counseling & Information Services   January 2006 - May 2006
SPiN - Student Publications Website   June 2005 - May 2006
Our Health Club & Spa   June 2001 - August 2004

Skills
Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Training, Marketing, Non-profits, Office Administration, Program Management, Management, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Budgets, Research, Time Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Sales, Event Planning

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2011
Certification in Values Centered Leadership

Eastern Illinois University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Business Marketing

Serena Phillips Serena Phillips Chicago, Illinois Details
Serena Phillips's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2015 - Present
Job Head of Marketing Brick and Mortar
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   October 2015 - Present
CBS Corporation  January 2014 - October 2015
CBS Corporation  August 2013 - December 2013
Perfect Search Media  2012 - 2013
Parisian Day Spa & Permanent Makeup   2007 - October 2012
Highway Radio   June 2011 - December 2011
Webster University Geneva  August 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Webmaster Services, Blogging, Social Media, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Broadcast, Marketing, Copy Editing, News Writing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Editing, Hootsuite, New Media, Online Journalism, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Ap Style, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Salesforce.com, Highrise, Account Management, Client Relations Skills, AP Style, Newsletters, Digital Media

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Journalism, Broadcasting

Webster University Geneva   2009 — 2012
BA Media Communications, Marketing Certificate, Leadership Certificate

The Henderson International School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Madeline Reynolds Madeline Reynolds Chicago, Illinois Details
Madeline Reynolds's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Fiction Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Quip Magazine  November 2014 - Present
Do312  September 2014 - Present
Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall  April 2014 - Present
Chicago INNERVIEW Magazine  July 2013 - Present
Violent Success   2013 - September 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Interviews, Social Media, Photoshop, Photography, Proofreading, Press Releases, Music Criticism, Publicity, WordPress, Facebook, Music, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Blogging

Education
Columbia College Chicago
Journalism

Forrest Gregory Forrest Gregory Greater Chicago Area Details
Forrest Gregory's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2011 - November 2012
Job Athlete at Nike
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Nike  July 2014 - Present
Independent  June 2011 - August 2014
Chosen Model Management   January 2007 - August 2014
AKIRA Chicago   July 2011 - November 2012
Rise Entertainment   January 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Public Relations, Sales Management, Fashion Buying, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, POS, Drawing, Painting, Ableton Live, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Advertising, Event Planning, Sales, Fashion, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media

Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha   2009 — 2010
Premedical Studies

Doane College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Emily Dupre Emily Dupre Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily Dupre's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2012 - June 2013
Job Freelance makeup artist at Emily Dupre Makeup artist
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
Emily Dupre Make-up artist   February 2008 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   September 2012 - June 2013
MAC Cosmetics  February 2008 - November 2011

Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Shows, Retail Sales, Store Management, Retail, Makeup Artistry, Beauty Industry, Apparel, Skin Care, Window Displays, Inventory Management, Trend Forecasting, Store Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Social Networking, Event Planning, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Makeovers, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Marketing Communications

Education
Aveda Institute-Chicago   2006 — 2007
Esthetics

Ariel DeLaRosa Ariel DeLaRosa Chicago, Illinois Details
Ariel DeLaRosa's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2007 - May 2010
Job Lead Event Coordinator at Drish Couture Events
Industry Events Services
Experience
Drish Couture Events   April 2013 - Present
Latino Fashion Week  August 2012 - November 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Organization, Team Leadership, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Public Relations, Facebook, Event Management, Fashion, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Customer Service

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Business

Tyler Mueller Tyler Mueller Lake Villa, Illinois Details
Tyler Mueller's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Assistant Manger at Akira
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   May 2015 - Present
GUESS?, Inc.   February 2013 - May 2015
Charming Charlie  November 2012 - February 2013
Dominck's Finer Foods   September 2009 - November 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Relations, Fashion, People Skills, Sales Management, Stylists, Window Displays, Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Sales, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Store Management, Inventory Control

Education
Harper College   2012 — 2015

Renee McKinney Renee McKinney Chicago, Illinois Details
Renee McKinney's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2011 - July 2013
Job Manager at Michael Kors
Industry Retail
Experience
Michael Kors  September 2014 - Present
Michael Kors  July 2013 - Present
Nordstrom  July 2013 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   2011 - July 2013
The Dance Connection  September 2006 - August 2011

Skills
Fashion History, Fashion, Retail Sales, Retail Marketing, Multi-channel Retail, Dance, Merchandise Planning, Creative Merchandising, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis, Customer Insight

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2011 — 2013
Fashion Business, Fashion Merchandising

Iowa Central Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Marina Kawamura Marina Kawamura United States Details
Marina Kawamura's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2011 - June 2013
Job Financial Planning Intern at UBS Wealth Management
Industry Financial Services
Experience
UBS Wealth Management  March 2015 - Present
Volare Italian Ristorante   September 2013 - June 2014
AKIRA Chicago   April 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Microsoft Office, Sales, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Social Media

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance

Montini Catholic High School   2007 — 2011
High School

Emily Mulka Emily Mulka Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily Mulka's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Communications Undergraduate at Loyola University
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   April 2015 - Present
Shiftgig  January 2015 - April 2015
AKIRA Chicago   August 2012 - April 2015
Anthropologie  August 2011 - August 2012

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2012 — 2015
B.A. in Communication Studies, Communication and Media Studies, 3.8

Grand Rapids Community College   2009 — 2012
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Sarah Drexelius Sarah Drexelius Chicago, Illinois Details
Sarah Drexelius's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2013 - June 2014
Job Financial Representative Assistant at The McTigue Financial Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Dietz Trott Sports & Entertainment   September 2015 - Present
The McTigue Financial Group  June 2015 - Present
DePaul Athletic Marketing   January 2015 - June 2015
CCO Healthcare Partners, LLC  May 2014 - June 2015
AKIRA Chicago   January 2013 - June 2014
People Inc.  June 2012 - June 2014
Suit Social Media  September 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Social Media, Outlook, Facebook, Event Planning, Public Relations, Research, Blogging, Social Networking, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Nardin Academy   2007 — 2011
Regents Diploma with Honors

Dana Clemmans Dana Clemmans Greater Chicago Area Details
Dana Clemmans's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2012 - October 2012
Job Donor Recruitment Account Manager at American Red Cross
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
American Red Cross  May 2015 - Present
TotalMed IT  June 2014 - May 2015
Eastern Illinois University  January 2014 - May 2014
Marty's  April 2013 - May 2014
Geneva Park District  May 2013 - August 2013
Eastern Illinois University  January 2013 - June 2013
AKIRA Chicago   January 2012 - October 2012
Geneva Park District  May 2007 - August 2012

Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Facebook, Photoshop, Research, Editing, Social Networking, Advertising, Management, Social Media Marketing, InDesign, Press Releases, Fundraising, Time Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Recruiting

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies: Public Relations, Advertising

Geneva High School   2006 — 2010

Monica Caballero Monica Caballero Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Monica Caballero's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - December 2012
Job Department Manager at Nordstrom
Industry Retail
Experience
Nordstrom  July 2015 - Present
Nordstrom  October 2013 - July 2015
Nordstrom  March 2013 - October 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - December 2012
Nordstrom  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Crew Scheduling, Organizational..., Organization &..., Team Leadership, Sales Effectiveness, Coaching, Customer Engagement, Leadership, Social Media

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2008 — 2012
Fashion Merchandising

Eastern Illinois University   2008 — 2012
Fashion Merchandising

Paige Buerger Paige Buerger Glencoe, Illinois Details
Paige Buerger's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job Social Media Coordinator at JL Adornment
Industry
Experience
JL Adornment   September 2015 - Present
Free People  July 2015 - Present
fashion4supper.com   2014 - Present
The Odyssey  August 2013 - Present
Anthropologie  May 2013 - Present
Outfit Chicago Showroom   May 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   May 2015 - July 2015

Skills
Fashion Writing, Styling, Creative Writing, Fashion Shows, Retail Sales, Fashion Blogging, Apparel, Microsoft Office, Fashion, Social Media, Time Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Education
University of Missouri   2011 — 2015
Fashion; Textile & Apparel Management / Apparel Mktg & Merchandising

University of Missouri-Columbia   2011 — 2015
Textile and Apparel Management- Apparel Marketing and Merchandising

NABA _ Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano   2014 — 2014
Fashion Styling

Feifei Ge Feifei Ge Chicago, Illinois Details
Feifei Ge's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2013 - January 2015
Job Student at DePaul University
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   October 2013 - January 2015
VS Fansub Group   January 2013 - November 2013

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Research, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Teaching, HTML, SEO

Education
DePaul University   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Marketing

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2013 — 2015
MS, Marketing

Lanzhou University   2011 — 2014
Master's degree, Project Management

Lanzhou University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Jeanette Perez Jeanette Perez Los Angeles, California Details
Jeanette Perez's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2013 - May 2014
Job Community Relations Intern at JustFab Inc.
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
JustFab Inc.  August 2015 - Present
Florida State University  August 2014 - May 2015
Verizon Wireless  June 2014 - August 2014
Everything But Water  March 2014 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   November 2013 - May 2014
Florida State University  August 2012 - May 2014
International Merchandising & Product Development (FSU Study Abroad)   June 2013 - July 2013
Crush  February 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Fashion, Fashion Design, Styling, Apparel, Social Media, Teamwork, Leadership, Event Planning, Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop

Education
Florida State University   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Global Merchandising and Product Development

Florida State University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Retail, Merchandising and Product a Development

Polk Community College   2009 — 2012
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, GPA 3.58 (Dean's and President's List)

Bijan Pounaki Bijan Pounaki Chicago, Illinois Details
Bijan Pounaki's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2014 - Present
Job at
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2014 - Present
AutoZone  June 2013 - June 2014
Best Buy  June 2012 - June 2014
AutoZone  October 2011 - June 2013
College Works Painting  February 2012 - July 2012
AutoZone  December 2010 - September 2011
US Census Bureau  March 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Forecasting, Adaptability, Analysis, Auditing, Budgets, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Finance, Investments, Leadership, Management, Managerial Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, Policy, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Sales, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

Education
Marquette University   2010 — 2012
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

College of Lake County   2007 — 2010
General Studies

Illinois Institute of Technology   2009 — 2009
Aerospace Engineering

Shoreland Lutheran

St. Johns

Yolanda Knight Yolanda Knight Greater Chicago Area Details
Yolanda Knight's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2014 - January 2015
Job Passionate Customer Service and Sales Professional
Industry Retail
Experience
Shapiro Developmental Center  March 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   April 2014 - January 2015
ALDI Stores Australia  July 2007 - November 2014
TCF Bank  September 2006 - July 2007
Sam's Club  September 2003 - April 2006

Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, PowerPoint, Retail, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Sales Management, Leadership, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Time Management, Training, Visual Merchandising, Research, Leadership Development, Coaching, Public Speaking, Management, Recruiting, Marketing, Budgets

Education
Joliet Junior College   2013 — 2016
Associate's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Everest College-Chicago   2003 — 2004
Certificate, Medical Assistant

Jason Glosniak Jason Glosniak Greater Chicago Area Details
Jason Glosniak's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2009 - January 2012
Job Officer; Treasury Service Advisor at Bank of America
Industry Banking
Experience
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  September 2014 - Present
Sun-Times News Group  June 2013 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  January 2012 - September 2014
AKIRA Chicago   October 2009 - January 2012
Swirlz Cupcakes  December 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Coaching, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Research, Management, Retail, Editing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Teamwork, Leadership, Banking, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Team Management, Event Management

Education
DePaul University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Journalism

Robert Morris University   2004 — 2006
Associates, Business

Kara Machowski Kara Machowski Chicago, Illinois Details
Kara Machowski's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Fashion Stylist, Vet Tech, Professional Photographer, Graphic Designer
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   September 2014 - Present
Hell Cat Clothing   December 2013 - Present
Family Pet Medical Center   August 2009 - Present
Kara Machowski Event and Artistic Photography   January 2009 - Present
WLRN Public Radio & Television  October 2009 - January 2011
Gap Inc./Gap   November 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Editing, Management, Apple, Photography, Digital Photography, Film Development, Portrait Photography, Event Photography, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Website Creation, Website Development, Animal Health Care, Website Design, Food & Beverage, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Web Design, Graphic Design

Education
Broward College   2009 — 2014
Associate of Arts (AA) Graduated with Honors, Journalism

Cardinal Gibbons High School   2002 — 2004

Jordan Compis Jordan Compis Chicago, Illinois Details
Jordan Compis's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Senior HR and Payroll Administrator at AKIRA
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   November 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   June 2014 - Present
Yelp  June 2013 - May 2014
Groupon  January 2012 - June 2013
Rudy's Roundup   August 2009 - January 2012
Columbia College Chicago Library  February 2009 - November 2009
John Metcalfe Photography   June 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Mac and PC, Salesforce.com, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Client Retention..., Customer Support, Merchant Services, Account Management, Manage Client..., Microsoft Office, Office Management, Phone Etiquette, Email Marketing, Customer Engagement, Zendesk, CRM databases, CRM

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Communication - Advertising concentration

Lewis and Clark Community College   2007 — 2008

School of Hard Knocks

School of Hard Knocks

School of Hard Knocks

Rachel Hartz Rachel Hartz Los Angeles, California Details
Rachel Hartz's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - September 2011
Job Publicity Assistant at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Sony Pictures Entertainment  January 2015 - Present
University of Southern California  August 2014 - December 2014
Konnect Public Relations  August 2014 - November 2014
University of Southern California  August 2013 - September 2014
WGN-TV  September 2012 - November 2012
BMF Media  July 2012 - August 2012
P.D. Hartz Construction   June 2012 - August 2012
Erickson Beamon Ltd  January 2012 - April 2012
P.D. Hartz Construction   September 2011 - December 2011
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Editing, Advertising, Final Cut Pro, Event Management, Marketing

Education
University of Southern California
Master's Degree, Strategic Public Relations

DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations/Advertising and Broadcast Journalism

University of Westminster
Journalism

Yana Atim Yana Atim Greater Chicago Area Details
Yana Atim's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2012 - September 2012
Job Performance & Fine Arts Artist
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Claudettes   March 2014 - Present
Redmoon Theater  August 2012 - Present
Untitled Chicago   August 2013 - Present
EMPIRE on FOX   September 2014 - February 2015
Kenmare Catering and Events; Germania Place, Inc.   March 2013 - August 2013
Lora Michael Cosmetic Artistry Studio (LMCA)   September 2012 - March 2013
AKIRA Chicago   July 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Communication, Organization, Diligent, Assertiveness, Pay Close Attention to..., Creativity, Professional Liability, Tolerance, Problem Solving, Always Punctual, Integrity, Stage Make-up, Dance, Special Effects Makeup, Stage Management, Ballet, Creative Problem Solving, Performing Arts, Modeling, Customer Service, Art, Acting, Event Planning, Sewing, Singing, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2010 — 2012
B.A, Costume Design, Sophomore- Junior **Hiatus as of 2012

Columbia College Chicago   2009 — 2010
B.A., Musical Theatre Performance, Freshman year

Troy High School   2005 — 2009
High School Diploma, N/A

Shelby Hickox Shelby Hickox New York, New York Details
Shelby Hickox's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Associate Account Executive at PR Consulting
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
PR Consulting  September 2014 - Present
PR Consulting  August 2013 - Present
451 Marketing  January 2013 - May 2013
Bryan Morel PR  October 2012 - December 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - August 2012
CBH Communications  December 2011 - May 2012
Boston University Student Activities Business Office   January 2011 - April 2012
Dress for Success  September 2009 - April 2012
Terlato Wines International  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Press Relations, Pitching Media, Email Marketing, Social Media, Newsletters, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Blogging

Education
Boston University   2009 — 2013
Public Relations and Communications

Dartmouth High School   2005 — 2009

Rachel Rendina Rachel Rendina Detroit, Michigan Details
Rachel Rendina's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Refinance Banker at Quicken Loans
Industry Banking
Experience
Quicken Loans  October 2013 - Present
Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix  January 2012 - June 2012
AKIRA Chicago   June 2011 - September 2011
Choice Hotels National Conventions   May 2011 - May 2011
Common Ground Music Festival  July 2010 - July 2010
Hyatt Vacation Club  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Coordinating Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Facebook, Social Media, Cision, Tumblr, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Trend Forecasting, Social Networking, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Creative Strategy, Sponsorship

Education
Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2011
Hospitality & Tourism Management, Meeting and Event Planning

Karlynn Rich Karlynn Rich Greater Chicago Area Details
Karlynn Rich's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - December 2012
Job Marketing Events Intern at StyleChicago.com
Industry Online Media
Experience
Hertz  May 2014 - Present
Chicago Sports Depot   March 2012 - Present
StyleChicago.com  April 2013 - June 2013
Anna Fong Collection   August 2012 - March 2013
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - December 2012
Next Fashion Chicago Runway Show   October 2012 - October 2012
StyleChicago.com presents Art of Fashion Runway Show   October 2012 - October 2012

Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Strategic Public..., Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Event Planning, Pinterest, Polyvore, WordPress, InDesign, HTML

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
English, Media, Rhetorical and Cultural Studies

Columbia College Chicago
Marketing Communications: PR

Vivian Lozano Vivian Lozano Chicago, Illinois Details
Vivian Lozano's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Student at DePaul University
Industry
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   August 2011 - Present

Skills
Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Event Planning, Cashiering, Fashion, Merchandising

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2014

Amy Lops Amy Lops Park Ridge, Illinois Details
Amy Lops's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Manager at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - Present

Education
Columbia College Chicago

Jorie Weiss Jorie Weiss Chicago, Illinois Details
Jorie Weiss's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - June 2012
Job Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of University Student Financial Services at UIC
Industry Education Management
Experience
University of Illinois at Chicago  November 2012 - Present
Laugh factory chicago   February 2012 - December 2012
The Paintbrush   May 2012 - October 2012
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - June 2012
Pooch hotel  September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Visual Design, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Office Organizing, Office Administration, Microsoft Excel, Management, Fashion Design

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2010 — 2012
Fashion/Apparel Design

Indiana University Bloomington   2009 — 2010

Christian Ford Christian Ford Greater Chicago Area Details
Christian Ford's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Eventuer & Brand Manager
Industry Entertainment
Experience
ClassAct Events & Management   2011 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   2008 - 2009

Skills
Graphic Design, Event Planning, Project Management, Consulting, Production Planning, Organization, Artist Developement, Marketing

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   2011 — 2012
BS - Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering/ Business Marketing

Auburn University   2007 — 2009
Civil Engineering

Nick Milke Nick Milke Schiller Park, Illinois Details
Nick Milke's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Massage Therapist at Wherever
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   April 2013 - Present
Wherever  April 2010 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Event Planning, Store Management

Education
Cortiva Institute-Chicago   2009 — 2010
Certified, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Catherine Espada Catherine Espada Worth, Illinois Details
Catherine Espada's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - March 2013
Job Retail Store Manager at ALDO Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - March 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch  September 2009 - June 2012
Limited Brands  May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Facebook, Illustrator, InDesign, Fashion Design, Styling, Social Media, Visual Merchandising, Adobe Creative Suite, Fashion, Photoshop, Mac, Social Networking, Sewing, Apparel, Advertising, Blogging, Brand Development, Art, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Trend Analysis, Window Displays, Store Management, Customer Service, Retail Sales

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2011 — 2013

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