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AKIRA Chicago Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lindsey Bouchard Lindsey Bouchard Greater Chicago Area Details
Lindsey Bouchard's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2010 - March 2011
Job Fashion Marketing and Management
Industry Retail
Experience
Talbots  2014 - Present
Brickstone Brewery   September 2013 - Present
Aeropostale  August 2013 - December 2013
Neiman Marcus  August 2012 - June 2013
Talbots  June 2011 - June 2012
AKIRA Chicago   October 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Styling, Apparel, Retail, Marketing, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Trend, Personal Shopping, Fashion Buying, Sales, Fashion Marketing, Retail Sales, Luxury Goods, Retail Management, Store Management, Customer Service, Fashion Retail, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Makeup Artistry

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Marketing and Management, 3.4

Kristine Ornstein Kristine Ornstein Highland Park, Illinois Details
Kristine Ornstein's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Professional Artist & Designer
Industry Retail
Experience
Self Employed  1997 - Present
Anthropologie  2009 - 2010
AKIRA Chicago   2008 - 2009

Education
University of Washington   2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Fine Art, Ceramics

Kansas City Art Institute   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Fine Art, Interdisciplinary Studies

Danielle Gundling Danielle Gundling Chicago, Illinois Details
Danielle Gundling's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Akira
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2015 - Present
Dry Goods USA  August 2011 - June 2015
Michael Kors  September 2014 - December 2014
A'GACI LLC  August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Food Safety, Store Operations, Window Displays, Store Management, Retail, Fashion, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Cashiering, Merchandise Planning

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Fnan Ysahak Fnan Ysahak Greater New York City Area Details
Fnan Ysahak's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2008 - May 2011
Job Dover Street Market New York
Industry Retail
Experience
DOVER STREET MARKET (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED   July 2015 - Present
Barneys New York  June 2012 - June 2015
Saks Fifth Avenue  May 2011 - May 2012
AKIRA Chicago   November 2008 - May 2011
Evanston Art Center  August 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Fluent in both Swedish..., Budget..., Presentation..., Managing and..., Designing in Adobe CS4., Strong communication..., Proficient in Social..., Formulating Buying plan, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Client Development, Styling, Retail, Fashion, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Networking, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising

Education
North Park University   2006 — 2010
Bachleors, Psychology and Fine Arts

Saltsjöbadens Samskola   2003 — 2006
IB program (International Baccalaureate), English, Psychology, Biology, History, High school Program

Zachary Austin Zachary Austin Evanston, Illinois Details
Zachary Austin's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Truck Crew and Special Event Team at Collective Resource
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   February 2015 - Present
Collective Resource   September 2012 - Present
The Home Depot  May 2009 - October 2010

Skills
Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Distribution Center..., Forklift Operator, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention

Education
Illinois State University

Christine Chiu Christine Chiu Greater Chicago Area Details
Christine Chiu's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - December 2012
Job Sales Supervisor Michael Kors
Industry Retail
Experience
Michael Kors  March 2015 - Present
Michael Kors  May 2014 - March 2015
Nordlie Inc.   February 2014 - July 2014
Rockit Ranch Productions  April 2013 - July 2013
Monarc Brand   March 2013 - July 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Apparel, Fit, Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Styling, Sales, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Payroll, Employee Relations, Team Leadership, Cold Calling, Marketing Strategy, Store Operations, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Window Displays, POS, Time Management, Trend, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Fashion Shows, Public Relations, Social Media, Sewing, Teamwork, Training

Education
Northeastern Illinois University

Dana Rodriguez Dana Rodriguez Chicago, Illinois Details
Dana Rodriguez's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Stylist at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   April 2013 - Present
Self employed  August 2008 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   November 2012 - April 2013
TOPSHOP TOPMAN  June 2012 - September 2012
True Star Foundation   February 2011 - August 2011
Finish Line  August 2009 - March 2010
Vernon Park Church of God   August 2006 - March 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, runway modeling, Hip-Hop Dance, Organization, Team Leadership, print modeling, Runway, Sales

Education
Illinois State University   2011 — 2012
Broadcast Journalism

Illinois State University   2011 — 2012
Bachelor, Broadcast-Journalism

Morgan Park High School   2007 — 2011
High School diploma

Alana Hallett Alana Hallett Bloomingdale, Illinois Details
Alana Hallett's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Undergraduate Student at Miami University
Industry
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2015 - Present
Inside Hollywood Program - Miami University   January 2015 - January 2015
Center Stage Dance Studio  September 2012 - August 2013
Aspire Dance Company   September 2007 - August 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Teaching, Communication, Team Leadership, Creativity Skills, PowerPoint, Organization Skills, Team Motivation, Team Management, Dance Instruction, Student Discipline, Entertainment

Education
Miami University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Strategic Communications, 3.67/4.0

Stephanie (Stevie) Ondra Stephanie (Stevie) Ondra New York, New York Details
Stephanie (Stevie) Ondra's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2009 - May 2009
Job Content Coordinator at SMA NYC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SMA NYC   April 2014 - Present
U Direct Productions  2014 - Present
SMA NYC   January 2014 - April 2014
Lake Shore Country Club  May 2009 - August 2012
Marist College  September 2010 - May 2012
alice + olivia  June 2011 - July 2011
AKIRA Chicago   April 2009 - May 2009
American Cancer Society  2005 - 2009

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Graphic Design, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Web Design, Microsoft Excel, Knitwear, Hand Knitting, Design Patterns, Sewing, Screen Printing, Textile Design, Outerwear, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Photography, Styling, Illustration, Trend Forecasting, Instagram, Pinterest, Trend Analysis, Draping, Painting, Fashion Shows, Textiles, Windows, Tumblr

Education
New York Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies   2015 — 2015
4A's awards & certificate, Advanced Advertising Studies

Marist College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, School of Communication and the Arts: Fashion/Apparel Design

New Trier High School   2004 — 2009

Caroline Whiting Caroline Whiting Chicago, Illinois Details
Caroline Whiting's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Design Lead at LearnLeo
Industry E-Learning
Experience
LearnLeo  July 2013 - Present
Urban Education Institute   June 2012 - September 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - August 2011
Harper Galleries Chicago   January 2011 - April 2011
Marshal Firth   June 2010 - August 2010
Her Campus  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Marketing, Editing, Leadership, Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
The University of Chicago   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   2012 — 2012
Political Science and Government

Emilio Velez Emilio Velez Los Angeles, California Details
Emilio Velez's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2013 - May 2015
Job Social Media Coordinator at Hey Qween TV
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Hey Qween TV   May 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   May 2013 - May 2015
Inaside Chicago Dance  July 2014 - January 2015
UNleashed Magazine  August 2012 - May 2014
WSIU-TV  August 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Cashiering, Choreography, Dance, Inventory Management, Final Cut Pro, Customer Service, Social Media, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Sales, Styling, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, HTML, Fashion, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Mac OS, Twitter, Instagram, Photoshop

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television

Isadora Calma Isadora Calma Chicago Ridge, Illinois Details
Isadora Calma's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Student at University of Illinois at Chicago
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System   January 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   June 2015 - August 2015
Panera Bread  June 2007 - December 2012
America Reads  August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Biology, Laboratory, Genetics, PowerPoint, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, Phone Etiquette, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Volunteering, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, qPCR, RT-PCR, Transfection, Animal Surgery, Bacterial Culture, Bacterial Transformation

Education
Rush University   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Biotechnology

University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Rush University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Integrated Biomedical Sciences, Immunology

Lisa Fiandaca Lisa Fiandaca Greater Chicago Area Details
Lisa Fiandaca's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate, Direct Response Activation at Carat USA
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Carat USA  September 2014 - Present
ID Media  March 2013 - September 2014
Dyson  August 2012 - January 2013
Dyson  October 2011 - May 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Direct Response..., Media Buying, Media Planning, Broadcast Media Sales, Media Strategy, Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Facebook, Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Marketing Event Planning, Program Development, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Salesforce.com, SEO, Digital Media, Wordpress, Sales Support Tools, Sales Presentations

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
B.B.A., Marketing, Cum Laude

Anna Lukich Anna Lukich Chicago, Illinois Details
Anna Lukich's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2013 - November 2013
Job Personal Assistant at Chicago's Girl on the Go
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Chicago's Girl on the Go   June 2015 - Present
Weddings 826  January 2015 - Present
Weddings 826  June 2015 - September 2015
Weddings 826  February 2015 - June 2015
Weddings 826  May 2014 - February 2015
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP  November 2013 - April 2014
AKIRA Chicago   July 2013 - November 2013
Brides by Demetrios  December 2012 - May 2013
Brides by Demetrios  October 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Business Intelligence, Event Planning, Public Relations Skills, Customer Service, Personal Styling, Visual Merchandising, InDesign, Word, Marketing Strategy, Promotions, Fashion, Sales, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Leadership, Fashion Design, Social Media, Retail, Styling, Merchandising, Fashion Shows

Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Marketing and Managment

Torri Walzem Torri Walzem Chicago, Illinois Details
Torri Walzem's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2014 - March 2015
Job Via Spiga Brand Specialist at Bloomingdale's
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Bloomingdale's  August 2015 - Present
Schawk!  December 2014 - Present
Bloomingdale's  April 2015 - Present
Borris Powell  December 2014 - May 2015
Lori's Shoes  July 2014 - March 2015
AKIRA Chicago   May 2014 - March 2015
AKIRA Chicago   May 2014 - August 2014
Hey Hey Gorgeous™  January 2014 - May 2014
Hey Hey Gorgeous™  December 2013 - May 2014
College Fashionista  December 2013 - April 2014

Education
University of Dayton   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Ballard High School   2005 — 2010

Melyssa Polak Melyssa Polak Greater Detroit Area Details
Melyssa Polak's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Visual Merchandiser
Industry Retail
Experience
Macy's  March 2014 - Present
Macy's  December 2013 - March 2014
The Limited  May 2013 - November 2013
LELA Media Inc.   October 2012 - February 2013
AKIRA Chicago   January 2011 - May 2011
Delaney's Boutique   October 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Project Planning, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Oriented, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, B2B, Styling, Visual Styling, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Sales

Education
Purdue University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Retail Management

Nicole Vechiola Nicole Vechiola Greater Chicago Area Details
Nicole Vechiola's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - July 2012
Job Account Manager at Dan Vechiola Allstate Insurance Agency
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Dan Vechiola Allstate Insurance Agency   January 2015 - Present
Shelley's Bridal Couture   September 2014 - Present
LocalLux   May 2014 - August 2014
Victoria's Secret  December 2010 - January 2014
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - July 2012
Complete Orthopaedic Care  June 2006 - December 2010

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Online Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Retail, Window Displays, Trend Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Sales, Customer Service

Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Marketing & Management

Taylyn Washington-Harmon Taylyn Washington-Harmon Chicago Heights, Illinois Details
Taylyn Washington-Harmon's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2014 - July 2014
Job Founding CEO at SWEETEST Media, LLC
Industry Online Media
Experience
Zipped Magazine  September 2015 - Present
SWEETEST Media, LLC.   June 2013 - Present
The PrivateBank  May 2015 - August 2015
AKIRA Chicago   June 2014 - July 2014
SEIU Local 1  June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Blogging, Magazines, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Journalism, Editing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Proofreading, Copywriting, Fact-checking, Research, PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Time Management, Final Cut Pro, Online Publishing, Photoshop, HTML, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Web Design, Mac, Dreamweaver, French, English, Nikon DSLR

Education
Syracuse University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Magazine

Mikaela Masud Mikaela Masud Seattle, Washington Details
Mikaela Masud's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2012 - April 2013
Job Buyer
Industry Internet
Experience
zulily  September 2014 - June 2015
Wayfair  September 2013 - June 2014
Groupon  April 2013 - September 2013
AKIRA Chicago   February 2012 - April 2013
Lands' End  August 2010 - February 2012
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau   August 2009 - December 2009
Delta Galil  May 2008 - August 2008
Fab'rik  January 2008 - April 2008

Skills
Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Leadership, Event Planning, Retail Buying, Management, Apparel, Business Analytics, Customer Service, E-commerce, Fashion, Fashion Buying, Inventory Management, Jewelry, Marketing, Retail, Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Styling

Education
Iowa State University   2006 — 2009
B.S., Major: Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production

Kyle Ulberg Kyle Ulberg Greater Chicago Area Details
Kyle Ulberg's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2013 - May 2015
Job Strong intellectual
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Schlep   December 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   November 2013 - May 2015
Galvin Library   February 2013 - August 2014
Cardinal Manufacturing   September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Git, Visual Basic, Eclipse, Machining, Welding Procedures, Python, Technical Support, Programming

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   2012 — 2014
Computer Science

Eleva-Strum Central High School   2005 — 2012
Diploma, General

Tessa Ready Tessa Ready Greater Chicago Area Details
Tessa Ready's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Merchandising Assistant at Crate & Barrel CB2
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Crate & Barrel - CB2   August 2014 - Present
New Prospects Fashion Accessories   June 2013 - August 2014
Miss Meyer's Clothing Consignment   January 2012 - December 2012
Sequin LLC  May 2012 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - August 2011
ALDO Group  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Apparel, Fashion, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Sourcing Simulator, Web PDM, Retail, Styling, Visual Merchandising, PDM, Trend Analysis, Draping, Fashion Design, Sales, Trend Forecasting, Mannequin Styling, Visual Styling

Education
Iowa State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising, and Design; International Trade

London College of Fashion   2011 — 2011
Fashion Merchandising

Laine Pepp Laine Pepp Chicago, Illinois Details
Laine Pepp's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2009 - June 2013
Job Sales Representative at Groupon
Industry Retail
Experience
Freelance Fashion Stylist  April 2015 - Present
Groupon  December 2014 - April 2015
AKIRA Chicago   February 2009 - June 2013
Fitwize 4 Kids  2007 - 2008

Skills
Sales, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Fashion Design, Social Media Marketing, Apparel, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Perception, Branding & Identity, Creative Problem Solving, Building Clientele, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Team Management, Team-oriented, Interpersonal..., Dreamweaver, Building High..., Organization, Promotions, Leadership, Communication Skills, Inspiring People, Exceptional People..., Team Building, Employee Relations, Social Media Blogging, Fashion Photography, Blogger, Fashion Buying, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Communication, Social Media, Fashion, Social Networking, Merchandising

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Marketing

Saunya Hudson, M.S. Saunya Hudson, M.S. Greater Chicago Area Details
Saunya Hudson, M.S.'s AKIRA Chicago Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Digital/Online Marketing Professional currently seeking new opportunities
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SASH LLC   May 2012 - Present
YMCA of the USA  July 2014 - July 2015
Nola Ade (Music Artist)   July 2014 - May 2015
Pilgrim Baptist Church of South Chicago   August 2007 - May 2013
American Hospital Association  June 2011 - January 2012
AKIRA Chicago   2010 - 2010
L'Shanell Event Productions   2009 - 2009
SMART Business Advisory and Consulting  2008 - 2008
U.S. District Court - Northern Dist. of IL   2008 - 2008

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Marketing Research, Creative Strategy, Nonprofits, Newsletters, E-commerce, Writing, Advertising, Content Management, Fashion, Google Analytics, SEO, Entrepreneurship, Proofreading, Text Editing, Jewelry Design, Webmaster Services, Website Administration, Non-profits

Education
Roosevelt University   2010 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Sarah Harkness Sarah Harkness Lake Bluff, Illinois Details
Sarah Harkness's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Hiring store managers and assistant managers
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   February 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   August 2012 - February 2015
Gap Inc./Banana Republic   May 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Inventory Management, Fashion, Apparel, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Profit, Sales, Window Displays, Merchandise Planning, Styling, Trend Analysis

Education
Trinity International University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Amanda (Mandie) Correa Amanda (Mandie) Correa Greater Chicago Area Details
Amanda (Mandie) Correa's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2010 - June 2012
Job Commercial Collections Specialist
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Engs Commercial Finance Co.  January 2015 - Present
USA Fire Protection  May 2014 - December 2014
USA Fire Protection  July 2013 - April 2014
Mitchell Planning Associates  January 2013 - May 2013
Forever 21  June 2012 - January 2013
AKIRA Chicago   July 2010 - June 2012
Senior Healthcare Management   September 2011 - April 2012
System Solutions Inc (SSI)   March 2010 - September 2011
Geox  May 2009 - March 2010
Wet Seal  September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Photoshop, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Office, HTML, Bookkeeping, Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, Piano, Guitar, Styling, Fashion, Sales, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service

Education
Purdue University   2004 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Retail Management

Naperville Central Highschool   2000 — 2004

Springman

Elena Thomas Elena Thomas Crown Point, Indiana Details
Elena Thomas's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Store Manager at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - Present
ULTA Beauty  2010 - 2013

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Management, Retail Sales, Retail, Fashion, Loss Prevention, Apparel, Styling, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Window Displays, Sales, Driving Results, Customer Service, New Store Openings, POS, Merchandise Planning, Cashiering

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Graphic Design

Mariel Turner Mariel Turner Chicago, Illinois Details
Mariel Turner's AKIRA Chicago Experience December 2011 - December 2012
Job Freelance Journalist at Examiner.com
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Examiner.com  June 2015 - Present
WBBM-TV  March 2015 - June 2015
Medill News Service  June 2014 - June 2015
Gowhere Hip Hop  September 2014 - March 2015
Cocoa Media Group   September 2014 - December 2014
The Futuro Media Group  May 2013 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   December 2011 - December 2012
KATC-TV3  June 2012 - August 2012
Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau   June 2010 - August 2010
WDIV-TV  April 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Media Relations, Entertainment Journalism, Event Planning, Adobe Premiere Pro, Editing, WordPress, Final Cut Pro, Marketing, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Journalism, Transcription, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Office Administration, Facebook, Web Analytics, HootSuite

Education
Northwestern University   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Broadcast Journalism

University of Michigan   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

Jonathan Starzyk Jonathan Starzyk Greater Chicago Area Details
Jonathan Starzyk's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2011 - January 2012
Job Marketing Coordinator at Cappex.com
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Cappex.com  June 2015 - Present
Cappex.com  October 2014 - Present
Starzyk   June 2013 - Present
French Connection  June 2012 - August 2012
French Connection  May 2012 - June 2012
AKIRA Chicago   June 2011 - January 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
DoubleClick for..., Content Management, Copy Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Merchandising, Social Media, Google Adwords, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Fashion, Sales, PowerPoint, Editing, Blogging, Apparel, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Expert in Microsoft..., Visual Merchandising, Public Speaking, Proficient in Apple..., Public Relations, Adept with the..., Skilled in Adobe..., Event Planning, InDesign, Community Outreach, Nonprofits

Education
Pomona College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

University of Melbourne   2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Study Abroad - Melbourne, Australia

Collegium Hieronymi Pragensis   2012 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Study Abroad - Prague, Czech Republic

Amelia Lawrence Amelia Lawrence Chicago, Illinois Details
Amelia Lawrence's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2012 - September 2013
Job Petabyte Pioneer Cleversafe
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Cleversafe  October 2014 - Present
North American Corporation  June 2014 - October 2014
FleishmanHillard  September 2013 - December 2013
AKIRA Chicago   September 2012 - September 2013
Biz3 Publicity   September 2012 - December 2012
The Fund for the Public Interest  June 2012 - September 2012
Capital Garden Products   June 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Political Campaigns, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Volunteer Recruiting, Politics, Research, Event Management, Program Development, Public Policy, Social Media, Coalitions, Staff Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Facebook

Education
Lake Forest College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General

Ray Akpan Ray Akpan Greater Chicago Area Details
Ray Akpan's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2009 - January 2011
Job VPS for J.Crew
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
J.Crew  February 2014 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue  January 2012 - July 2014
space519   January 2011 - February 2012
AKIRA Chicago   June 2009 - January 2011
Follett Higher Education Group  July 2008 - August 2009
United Colors of Benetton  April 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Apparel, Trend, Sales, Fashion, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Retail, Store Management, Retail Sales, Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Photoshop, Brand Development, Footwear, Fashion Shows

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2009 — 2011
BA, Fashion Markerting Management

Quigley Prep High school   2001 — 2005

Miranda Pollitt Miranda Pollitt Plainfield, Illinois Details
Miranda Pollitt's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Campus Representative at Jadelynn Brooke
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Jadelynn Brooke   August 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   June 2015 - Present
Grandex Inc  September 2014 - Present
Adam Block Design  July 2014 - Present
Iowa State Daily Style Section   September 2013 - Present
Pura Vida Bracelets  May 2014 - Present
Sew Cute Style   March 2013 - Present
The Periwinkle Co.   August 2014 - August 2015
The Fashion Show  December 2014 - May 2015
Iowa State Daily  October 2014 - May 2015

Skills
Fashion Writing, Photography, Fashion Design, Sewing, Writing, Creative Writing, Drawing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Blogging, Fashion Blogging, Social Media, Apparel, Styling

Education
Iowa State University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel Merchandising and PR

Neuqua Valley High School   2009 — 2013
3.5

Teen Vogue Fashion University   2012 — 2013

Juan P. Jimenez Juan P. Jimenez Greater New York City Area Details
Juan P. Jimenez's AKIRA Chicago Experience December 2007 - August 2008
Job AOR Media Accountability Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
PHD Worldwide  April 2015 - Present
Dentsu Aegis Network  January 2015 - May 2015
Starcom MediaVest Group  March 2014 - January 2015
Media Therapy TV   May 2013 - May 2014
Starcom MediaVest Group  May 2011 - March 2014
MediaVest  January 2010 - May 2011
MTV Tr3s LA  August 2008 - January 2009
AKIRA Chicago   December 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Digital Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Online Advertising, Blogger, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Mac, Social Networking, Fashion, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, PPC, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Public Relations, Media Planning, Mobile Marketing, Media Buying, Management, New Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Marketing

Education
Northern Illinois University   2003 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts, Communications Media Studies; Public Relations, Advertising, Production

Noble Street Charter High School   1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, Math and Science

Anna Hovet Anna Hovet Chicago, Illinois Details
Anna Hovet's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2005 - June 2007
Job Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Educator, and Influencer
Industry Design
Experience
Anna Hovet Designs   January 2009 - Present
Sophic Standard LLC   February 2014 - Present
The Art Institute of Chicago  February 2013 - Present
Learning Diagnostics   September 2009 - February 2014
Kids Headquarters  September 2007 - December 2008
AKIRA Chicago   January 2005 - June 2007
Lara Miller Ltd   February 2007 - May 2007
Badman Design   June 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Draping, Styling, Sewing, Sketching, Designing, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Illustration, Trend Forecasting, Pattern, Fashion, Apparel, Tech Packs, Fashion Illustration, Merchandising, Fashion Shows, Trend Analysis, Retail, Mac, Textiles, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Visual Merchandising, Textile Design, InDesign, Fit, Knitwear, Trend

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2003 — 2007
BFA, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration

Renee Pedigo Renee Pedigo Greater New York City Area Details
Renee Pedigo's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2013 - December 2013
Job Design Intern at Elizabeth and James
Industry Design
Experience
Elizabeth and James  August 2015 - Present
Marist College  January 2013 - Present
Macy's  June 2015 - August 2015
Marist College  August 2013 - May 2015
PLH Fashion Group   August 2014 - December 2014
Borris Powell  June 2014 - August 2014
Nordstrom  December 2012 - August 2014
Mark Cuban Companies  May 2013 - December 2013
AKIRA Chicago   January 2013 - December 2013
Oak Park & River Forest High School  2011 - 2012

Skills
Fashion, Sewing, Fashion Design, Trend, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Visual Merchandising, Illustrator, Photoshop, Kaledo, Microsoft Office, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Pattern, Styling, Fashion Shows, Apparel, Communication, Organization, Pattern Grading, Design Patterns, Product Development, Fashion Photography, Multi Tasking, Presentations, Sourcing

Education
Marist College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Fashion/Apparel Design

Oak Park and River Forest High School   2008 — 2012
High School Diploma

Meredith Todd Meredith Todd Denver, Colorado Details
Meredith Todd's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Bilingual accountant and graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University
Industry Accounting
Experience
KPMG US  October 2013 - Present
TAPIF  October 2012 - June 2013
American Association of Endodontists  May 2012 - November 2012
Ohio Wesleyan University  August 2011 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2010 - August 2010
Siren Interactive  March 2010 - March 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Editing, Critical Thinking, Social Networking, Non-profits, Analysis, Marketing, Nonprofits, Accounting, French

Education
Ohio Wesleyan University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Double; Accounting and French; French Art History, French and francophone Literature, Vocabulary

Université Stendhal (Grenoble III)   2011 — 2011
French

Ivana Mijic Ivana Mijic Greater Chicago Area Details
Ivana Mijic's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - May 2013
Job Marketing Coordinator at H&R Block
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
H&R Block  September 2015 - Present
Midwest Autobahnd   May 2013 - July 2015
SKOOG Productions LLC  February 2013 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - May 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat  December 2011 - December 2011

Skills
InDesign, Fashion, PowerPoint, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Customer Service, Teamwork, Sales, Market Research, SPSS, Social Media, Event Planning, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Styling, Illustrator, Facebook, Photoshop, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Time Management

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Lynnea DeJesus Lynnea DeJesus Chicago, Illinois Details
Lynnea DeJesus's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2012 - March 2012
Job Licensed cosmetologist
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
goldplaited, LLC   September 2013 - Present
The Drake Hotel, Hilton Worldwide  May 2013 - May 2013
Marquin Salon   January 2012 - April 2012
AKIRA Chicago   March 2012 - March 2012

Skills
Beauty Industry, Cosmetics, Makeup Artistry, Cosmetology, Hair Care, Bridal Showers, Hair Cutting, Makeovers, Salons, Hair Extensions, Photo Shoots, Glamour, Runway, Fashion Shows, Artistry, Hair Straightening, Weddings, Luxury Goods, Updos

Education
Pivot Point Beauty School-Evanston   2011 — 2012

Katherine Zentner Katherine Zentner Greater Chicago Area Details
Katherine Zentner's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Senior Analyst at Sg2
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Sg2  June 2014 - Present
SPM Marketing & Communications  June 2013 - June 2014
Rush University Medical Center  October 2012 - May 2013
Daniel Weinberg Gallery   December 2010 - July 2012
Christie's  August 2010 - June 2011
LACMA  January 2010 - May 2010
Akira Chicago   May 2007 - August 2007
2006 Bam! Studios   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Retail

Education
Rush University   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

University of Southern California   2006 — 2010
BA, French, Communication Design

Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV)   2009 — 2009
Cours de Civilisation Française

The Latin School of Chicago   2001 — 2005

Chanel Montfort Chanel Montfort Chicago, Illinois Details
Chanel Montfort's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2007 - June 2011
Job Agent Relations Manager at RE/MAX Vision 212
Industry Real Estate
Experience
RE/MAX Vision 212   March 2013 - Present
Law Office of Michael Castaldo   June 2012 - Present
The Fifty/50  March 2010 - June 2012
AKIRA Chicago   March 2007 - June 2011

Skills
Real Estate, Sales, Residential Homes, Marketing, Referrals, Negotiation, Retail, Short Sales, Lead Generation, Selling, Customer Service, Residential Investment..., Foreclosures, Property, Rentals, Networking, Social Networking, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Fashion Buying, Facebook, Cold Calling, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Email, Styling, Mannequin Styling, Apparel, Condos, Single Family Homes, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing

Education
AHI Real Estate & Insurance   2013 — 2013
Real Estate

International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago   2006 — 2008
Fashion Merchandising

Oakton Community College   2003 — 2005
Marketing

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2002 — 2003

Kelsey Arnold Kelsey Arnold Greater Chicago Area Details
Kelsey Arnold's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - May 2013
Job Operations Lead at American Girl
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
American Girl  August 2013 - Present
American Girl  June 2013 - August 2013
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity  January 2013 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - May 2013
Campus Dining Services  August 2011 - May 2013
Victoria's Secret  May 2012 - January 2013
Belgio's Catering Company   May 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Blogging, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Teamwork, Social Media..., Customer Service, Social Media, Fashion

Education
Illinois State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising

Ewelina Wiszowata Ewelina Wiszowata Des Plaines, Illinois Details
Ewelina Wiszowata's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - December 2013
Job Creative Artist Passionate in Photography and Writing
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Video Parachute   May 2013 - Present
Archdiocese of Chicago - St. Blase Church   June 2011 - Present
EBW Photography   June 2009 - Present
Archdiocese of Chicago - St. James Church   June 2009 - Present
Marcin Tomaszczyk Photography and Video   June 2013 - January 2014
Networlding Publishing & Shy Town Girls Novel Series   October 2013 - December 2013
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - December 2013
Pass Out Love Foundation   November 2012 - July 2013
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago  June 2012 - September 2012
Cobra Music Co.   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Video Production, Video, Music Videos, Web Video, Music, Live Events, Final Cut Pro, Film, Video Editing, Film Production, Post Production, Documentaries, Cinematography, Short Films, Compositing, Animation, Screenwriting, Visual Effects, Photoshop, Photography, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, Fine Art Photography, Fashion Photography, Videography, Film Editing, Producing

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Khandys Townsen Khandys Townsen Chicago, Illinois Details
Khandys Townsen's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2013 - August 2014
Job Fashion Stylist at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   September 2013 - August 2014
Sephora  October 2012 - December 2012
Carbondale Main Street  May 2012 - August 2012
Daily Egyptian  May 2011 - August 2012
JCPenney  April 2007 - January 2010

Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Ap Style, Mac, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Newspaper Design, Photoshop, Events Coordination, Makeup Artistry, Modeling, Fashion, Sales, Customer Service, Coordinating Programs, Advertising, AP Style, Newspapers, Social Networking

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Marketing Communication

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communications

Alison Maronich Alison Maronich Greater Chicago Area Details
Alison Maronich's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2009 - January 2010
Job Customer Service Specialist at Nordstrom
Industry Events Services
Experience
Nordstrom  May 2013 - Present
Lily's Bridal   February 2013 - May 2013
Tying the Knot   January 2013 - March 2013
United Colors of Benneton   February 2010 - February 2011
AKIRA Chicago   August 2009 - January 2010
Ann Taylor LOFT  May 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Marketing and Management

Mary Caitlyn Ward Mary Caitlyn Ward Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Details
Mary Caitlyn Ward's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2011 - October 2011
Job Social Media Marketing Manager at Haute Pink
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Haute Pink   April 2012 - Present
Y.U.R.I. Magazine   August 2011 - May 2012
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - October 2011
The Tropolitan   August 2007 - May 2011
Front Row View   October 2010 - February 2011
EXPRESS  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Facebook, Wordpress, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Magazines, Editing, Fashion, Brand Management, Tumblr, Newspapers, Press Releases, Glamor, Social Networking

Education
Troy University   2007 — 2011
BS, Print Journalism/Marketing

Alisa Helstad Alisa Helstad Chicago, Illinois Details
Alisa Helstad's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Visual Merchandiser at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   August 2014 - Present
Halas Recreation Center  May 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   May 2014 - August 2014
College Fashionista  May 2013 - December 2013
J. Mendel  June 2013 - August 2013
Sun Seekers By Rosie   May 2012 - December 2012
American Pavement Solutions   June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Writing, Marketing, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Highly detail oriented, Customer Service, Fashion, Event Management, Merchandising, Blogging, Facebook, PowerPoint

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Junior

Ashwaubenon High School   2008 — 2011

LeeAnn Steffen LeeAnn Steffen Greater New York City Area Details
LeeAnn Steffen's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2010 - September 2010
Job Assistant Production Manager Women's Knitwear at Tommy Hilfiger
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Tommy Hilfiger  October 2014 - Present
Elie Tahari  November 2012 - May 2014
Elie Tahari  October 2011 - November 2012
Calvin Klein  October 2010 - October 2011
AKIRA Chicago   June 2010 - September 2010
The Study Abroad Center   January 2009 - May 2010
Fusion Tanning Salon   August 2008 - May 2010
Iowa State University  August 2006 - May 2010
Elie Tahari  May 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Textiles

Education
Instituto Michelangelo - Italian Language School   2014 — 2014
B2 Proficiency in Italian Language, Italian Language

Iowa State University   2006 — 2010
BS, Apparel Production and Sourcing; Minor in Political Science; Minor in Business Administration

Convent of the Visitation School   1999 — 2006

Allison Doherty Allison Doherty Greater Detroit Area Details
Allison Doherty's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Assistant Planner at Team Detroit
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Team Detroit  November 2012 - Present
Team Detroit  June 2011 - November 2012
St. John Church and Student Center   August 2010 - May 2011
VIM Magazine  January 2010 - May 2011
AKIRA Chicago   June 2010 - August 2010
Student Bookstore   January 2010 - February 2010
SmallFolks Development Center   October 2009 - December 2009
Lakeshore Family YMCA   May 2009 - August 2009
Morris & Doherty P.C.   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Interactive Marketing, Microsoft Office, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Digital Strategy, Event Management, Media Planning, Microsoft Word, Digital Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing

Education
Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
Advertising, Advertising & Psychology

Justine Turner Justine Turner Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Justine Turner's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2010 - August 2010
Job Associate at SKDKnickerbocker
Industry Political Organization
Experience
SKDKnickerbocker  April 2015 - Present
Sidley Austin LLP  December 2014 - March 2015
Jan L. Kodner & Associates   October 2014 - November 2014
Jenner & Block  May 2013 - August 2013
Cabinet Castellane Avocats   October 2012 - December 2012
Johns Hopkins University’s Community Impact Internship Program; Baltimore Free Farm   May 2012 - August 2012
CDW  May 2011 - August 2011
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University  2010 - 2011
AKIRA Chicago   April 2010 - August 2010
Airoom Architects and Builders   July 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Research, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Public Relations, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Market Research

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations with a Concentration in Global Environmental Politics

Latin School of Chicago   1996 — 2010

Syma Raza Syma Raza Greater New York City Area Details
Syma Raza's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2009 - July 2009
Job Public Relations Coordinator at American Eagle Outfitters
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
American Eagle Outfitters  April 2012 - Present
KCD  January 2012 - April 2012
Rent The Runway  October 2011 - April 2012
College Fashionista  August 2011 - December 2011
Victoria's Secret  June 2011 - August 2011
College Fashionista  May 2011 - August 2011
American Eagle Outfitters  June 2010 - August 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch  October 2006 - May 2010
Akira Chicago   July 2009 - July 2009
Indiana Daily Student  August 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Blogging, Fashion, Facebook, Social Media, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Fashion Shows, Retail, Trend Forecasting, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Tumblr, Trend, Social Networking, Event Planning, Fashion Writing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2007 — 2011
Journalism, Marketing & Apparel Merchandising

Amanda Yos Amanda Yos Greater Chicago Area Details
Amanda Yos's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Social Media | Copy Writer
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Freelancer  January 2013 - Present
Pint   June 2011 - Present
Torque Ltd.  October 2012 - December 2012
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - December 2011
Toons Bar & Grill   May 2009 - October 2011
At Capacity Magazine   January 2011 - May 2011
Forever 21  February 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Wordpress, Basic Photoshop, MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, HTML, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Social Networking, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Window Displays, Styling, Pinterest, Time Management, Event Planning, Editing, Blogging

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications, concentration media studies, 3.36

Harold Washington College   2009 — 2010
General Studies

International Academy of Design & Technology

Kirsten Zhong Kirsten Zhong Portland, Oregon Details
Kirsten Zhong's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - July 2012
Job Project Manager at HVS
Industry Hospitality
Experience
HVS  August 2014 - Present
U.S. Hotel Appraisals   August 2014 - Present
Mayflower Renaissance Hotel   July 2013 - June 2014
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - July 2012
Atherton Hotel  January 2012 - May 2012
Dong Fang Hotel   July 2011 - August 2011
GZL International Travel Agency   January 2011 - February 2011

Skills
Hospitality, Customer Service, Hotels, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Microsoft Office, Management, Retail, Advertising, Banquets, English, Hospitality Management, Opera, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Front Office

Education
Oklahoma State University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Administration

Sun Yat-Sen University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Hotel management- Business School

Laura B. Roe Laura B. Roe Greater Chicago Area Details
Laura B. Roe's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2005 - July 2013
Job Brand Manager at TOPSHOP TOPMAN
Industry Retail
Experience
TOPSHOP TOPMAN  August 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   September 2005 - July 2013

Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Customer Service, Trend Forecasting, Staff Development, Fashion Buying, Operations Management, Merchandise Planning, Leadership Development, Training, Trend Analysis

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of the Arts, Fashion Marketing and Management, Graduated with Honors

Bridget Flanagan Bridget Flanagan Chicago, Illinois Details
Bridget Flanagan's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2011 - July 2014
Job Store Manager at Akira Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
Akira Chicago   July 2011 - July 2014
Macy's  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Fashion, Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Loss Prevention, Apparel, Styling, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Window Displays, Driving Results, Customer Service, POS, Merchandise Planning, Trend, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Human Resources, Team Management, Recruiting, Training, Management, Sales Management, Teamwork, Selling, Hiring, Leadership, Sales Operations, Interviews, Fashion Shows, Trend Forecasting

Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business   2007 — 2011
Bachlors of Science in Commerce, Major: Marketing, Minor: Retail Management, Emphasis: Entrepreneurship

IES Business and International Affairs Program, Paris, France   2009 — 2009

Jaclyn Hoexter Jaclyn Hoexter Greater New York City Area Details
Jaclyn Hoexter's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2011 - May 2011
Job Associate at MediaVest
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
MediaVest  AssociateMediaVestAugust 2015 - Present
Carat  November 2014 - August 2015
Carat  November 2013 - November 2014
Carolina Herrera  May 2012 - August 2012
Conde Nast  July 2011 - August 2011
Hemming+Gilman Productions  July 2011 - August 2011
Marion Greenberg Inc. (MGI)   June 2011 - July 2011
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - May 2011
Rubin Singer  May 2010 - August 2010
Magus Entertainment  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Photography

Education
Lehigh University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Journalism, Design

Horace Mann School   2005 — 2009

Jamie Lauten Jamie Lauten Greater Chicago Area Details
Jamie Lauten's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2012 - December 2012
Job Account Coordinator (Hulu) at Razorfish
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Razorfish  August 2015 - Present
Razorfish  June 2015 - Present
Iowa State University Dining Services  September 2012 - May 2015
DMA united  June 2014 - August 2014
Camp Winona - Girls Scouts, Nation's Capital   June 2013 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   June 2012 - December 2012
Iowa State Daily  May 2012 - December 2012
Iowa State University Admissions   March 2012 - August 2012
Iowa State Daily  January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Social Media, Advertising, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Marketing, InDesign, Illustrator, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Blogging, Public Speaking, Tumblr, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Event Planning, Customer Service, DoubleClick

Education
Iowa State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising

Lorenzo de Medici, Florence, Italy   2013 — 2013
International fashion marketing

Jyssica Wicks Jyssica Wicks Greater Chicago Area Details
Jyssica Wicks's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2014 - April 2015
Job Apparel & Fashion
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Saks Fifth Avenue  May 2015 - Present
Agent RED International  April 2014 - Present
Moments by A Photography   September 2013 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   April 2014 - April 2015
Showroom Bliss  January 2014 - January 2014
Everything Eventful   January 2009 - June 2012
True Branches   June 2011 - December 2011
Le’ Chocolate   July 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Social Networking, Event Planning, wardrobe styling, freelance model, Fashion, Styling, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Fashion Design, Photoshop

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2013 — 2015
Associate's degree, Fashion Merchandising

Illinois Institute of Art
Fashion Merchandising

Aiesha Beasley Aiesha Beasley Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Aiesha Beasley's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Visual Merchandiser at H&M
Industry Retail
Experience
H&M  March 2015 - Present
H&M  September 2011 - March 2015
Forever 21  July 2011 - September 2011
AKIRA Chicago   June 2011 - September 2011
Guess?  July 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Oral & Written..., Customer Service, Merchandising, Fashion Knowledge, Loss Prevention, Cash Handling Experience, Stock Replenishment, Retail Sales Experience, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Fashion Buying, Marketing, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Social Media, Brand Development, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Department Stores, E-commerce, Styling, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Word, Apparel, Mannequin Styling, Social Networking, Trend, Time Management, Online Marketing, Facebook, Brand Management, Merchandise Planning, Trend Forecasting, Window Displays, New Store Development, Store Operations, Retail Buying, Fashion Shows, New Store Openings, Fashion Writing, Fashion Illustration, Visual Styling, Assortment, Driving Results, Personal Shopping

Education
University of Arizona   2008 — 2013
Bachelors, Retailing and Consumer Science

Xiaoou Zhang Xiaoou Zhang Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Xiaoou Zhang's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2012 - August 2012
Job Specialist at Topco Sales
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Topco Sales  February 2014 - Present
Dealmoon.com   September 2013 - February 2014
Rise Interactive  February 2013 - April 2013
The San Jose Group  December 2012 - February 2013
AKIRA Chicago   July 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, SPSS, Photoshop, Zoho CRM, Sage CRM, Outlook, Research, Chinese, Retail, Event Planning, Customer Service, Customer relationships, Social Media, Marketing

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Harold Washington College   2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Alexandrea (Allie) Stigall Alexandrea (Allie) Stigall Chicago, Illinois Details
Alexandrea (Allie) Stigall's AKIRA Chicago Experience December 2010 - August 2011
Job Associate Product Manager Surgical at HuFriedy Mfg. Co., LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC   April 2012 - Present
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC   May 2011 - June 2012
Loyola Limited  May 2011 - February 2012
AKIRA Chicago   December 2010 - August 2011
Victoria's Secret  May 2009 - April 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Blogging, Sales

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
B.B.A, Marketing, Communication

Amylark Lorwood Amylark Lorwood Bloomington, Indiana Area Details
Amylark Lorwood's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Student at Indiana University Bloomington
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Indiana University Bloomington  Communications InternWorld Fair Trade Organization
World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)   2014 - 2014
World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)   2014 - 2014
BPMW Agency  January 2013 - August 2013
Theory  April 2013 - June 2013
AKIRA Chicago   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Sample Management, Customer Service, Sales, Directing Others, Microsoft Excel, Showroom Upkeep, Organized Multi-tasker, Research, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Fashion GPS

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2010 — 2014
Apparel Merchandising, Business, Fine Arts

Kahina Holmes Kahina Holmes Greater Chicago Area Details
Kahina Holmes's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2012 - March 2013
Job Educational Data Specialist interested in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs
Industry Education Management
Experience
Ombudsman Educational Services  July 2014 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago  June 2012 - Present
Catalyst Charter School Howland   October 2013 - July 2014
Campaign  2014 - 2014
Campaign  2014 - 2014
Boys and Girls Clubs of America  January 2013 - May 2013
Sodexho Food Service  October 2011 - May 2013
Marquette University  January 2010 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago   July 2012 - March 2013
College Fashionista  August 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Research, Public Speaking, Facebook, Advertising, Training, Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Recruiting, Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Volunteer Management, Administrative..., Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Data Analysis, Data Entry

Education
Marquette University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Senior

Marquette University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing

Marquette University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing

Providence St. Mel School   2005 — 2009

Nicole Jarsak Nicole Jarsak Phoenix, Arizona Details
Nicole Jarsak's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - March 2012
Job Graduate Student at Keller Graduate School of Management
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Keller Graduate School of Management  November 2009 - Present
CenturyLink  2013 - 2013
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - March 2012
Taste Media Group  April 2011 - March 2012
Jarsak Enterprises, Inc.   June 2009 - December 2011
AKIRA Chicago   October 2009 - September 2011
Forever 21  August 2008 - June 2009
New Times Media Group  2009 - 2009
Wet Seal, Inc  April 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Apparel, Trend, Trend Forecasting, Window Displays, Retail Sales, Sales, Graphic Design, Sales Management, Styling, Customer Service, Fashion Buying, Trend Analysis

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2010 — 2012
MBA, Marketing Concentration

The Art Institute of Phoenix   2005 — 2008
BA, Fashion Marketing

Jessie Whitman Jessie Whitman New York, New York Details
Jessie Whitman's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2011 - May 2012
Job Project Coordinator at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Ogilvy & Mather Advertising  February 2015 - Present
BPCM  May 2014 - December 2014
Impulse Magazine  January 2012 - May 2014
Lori Goldstein   May 2013 - August 2013
BPCM  May 2012 - September 2012
Vanity Fair Magazine  May 2012 - September 2012
2012 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Annual Awards Show   May 2012 - May 2012
AKIRA Chicago   August 2011 - May 2012
Bella Mia Boutique   August 2011 - April 2012
College Fashionista  August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Advertising, Publicity, Styling, Blogging, Fashion, Event Planning, Press Releases, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Event Management, Social Media, Editorial, Photography

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Advertising

Università degli Studi di Roma Tre   2013 — 2013
Art History, Italian History

Parsons School of Design   2011 — 2011
Fashion Design - Accelerated Semester

Tayler Nash Tayler Nash Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Tayler Nash's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job International Business Major and Go to Girl
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   August 2012 - December 2012
Levi Strauss & Co.   May 2012 - August 2012
Steve Madden  January 2012 - June 2012
The Recording Academy  November 2011 - May 2012
Vita Morte   March 2011 - August 2011
Homewood - Flossmoor Park District  November 2007 - March 2010
Self - Conscious Sneaker Boutique   January 2007 - December 2009

Skills
Advertising, Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Event Planning, Marketing, Fashion, Event Management, Public Relations, Customer Service

Education
Santa Monica College   2011 — 2013
International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Publicity

Homewood - Flossmoor High school, 2010   2006 — 2010

Matt Gearhart Matt Gearhart New York, New York Details
Matt Gearhart's AKIRA Chicago Experience 2007 - 2011
Job Sales Associate Emilio Pucci
Industry Retail
Experience
Emilio Pucci  July 2014 - Present
Nordstrom  April 2012 - May 2014
MULBERRY  July 2011 - April 2012
TSE  July 2010 - July 2011
AKIRA Chicago   2007 - 2011

Skills
Developing Client..., Time Management, Achieving Targets, Coaching Staff, Leading By Example, Goal Oriented, Fast Learner, Outstanding Customer...

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing

University of Saint Francis   2004 — 2005
Fine/Studio Arts, General

Alexis Sheehy Alexis Sheehy Greater New York City Area Details
Alexis Sheehy's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2012 - May 2013
Job MBA Candidate Laboratory Institute Merchandising
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Fivesky  January 2015 - Present
Caro Marketing  September 2014 - Present
BlogHer  June 2013 - August 2013
Nina Swim   June 2013 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   January 2012 - May 2013
College Fashion  August 2011 - September 2012
CocoKouture  January 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Photoshop, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, CSS, CRM Integration, Big Data Analytics, Fashion, Social Networking

Education
LIM College   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Fashion Management & Entrepeneurship

Penn State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Penn State University   2010 — 2014
Minor, Women's Studies

Robbie Martin Robbie Martin Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Robbie Martin's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2007 - May 2009
Job Corporate Relations at Center Theatre Group
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Center Theatre Group  August 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Museum of Art  March 2013 - August 2015
The L.A. Office   April 2012 - February 2013
Lakeshore Interactive LLC  May 2009 - July 2011
AKIRA Chicago   September 2007 - May 2009
Rockit Ranch Productions  2006 - 2007
Morton's the Steakhouse  2003 - 2006

Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Business Strategy, Leadership, Social Media, Digital Media, Financial Analysis, Public Relations, Skilled Communicator, Strategy, Corporate Advisory, Non-profits, Event Management, Start-ups, Nonprofit Leadership, Advertising, Communication, Corporate Fundraising, Fundraising

Education
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Social Entrepreneurship and Change

Loyola University Chicago   2000 — 2004
BBA, International Business and Marketing

Alyssa Favazzo Alyssa Favazzo Chicago, Illinois Details
Alyssa Favazzo's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2011 - November 2011
Job Assistant Media Strategist at ID Media
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ID Media  November 2014 - Present
At Last Event Planning   July 2014 - October 2014
Panini's  September 2011 - September 2014
At Last Event Planning   January 2014 - June 2014
Schneider National  May 2012 - July 2012
Q-Lab Corporation  November 2011 - January 2012
AKIRA Chicago   August 2011 - November 2011
Conric Construction Company   May 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Team Leadership, Goal-driven leader, Motivation, Operations Management, Sales Process, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Training, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Inventory Management, Research, Event Management, Market Research, Advertising, Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Analysis, Account Management, Social Media, Time Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Management, Outlook, Press Releases

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing & Operations Management

Dayneeia Thrash Dayneeia Thrash Chicago, Illinois Details
Dayneeia Thrash's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Undergrad in the College of Business
Industry Entertainment
Experience
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 2015 - Present
Concord Music Hall  June 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   June 2015 - Present
indiGOLD MANAGEMENT   June 2014 - Present
Summer Camp Music Festival  May 2015 - May 2015
Campus Living Villages  May 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Event Planning, Entertainment, Management, Venue Relations, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Research, Ticket Sales, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Retail, Customer Service, Hospitality, Leadership, Web Design, Teamwork, Sales, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management and IT, 13

Erin Weiner Erin Weiner Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Erin Weiner's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2010 - October 2012
Job Purchasing Coordinator at Purchasing Management International, L.P.
Industry Design
Experience
Purchasing Management International, L.P.   April 2014 - Present
Jean de Merry   April 2013 - December 2013
Crate & Barrel  November 2012 - April 2013
AKIRA Chicago   April 2010 - October 2012
Jean de Merry   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
AutoCAD Architecture, 3D Studio Max, 3D rendering, Color Renderings, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Problem Solving, Customer Service, QuickBooks, FF&E, Sales, Space planning, Furniture, SketchUp, Sketching, Hand Drafting, Floor Plans, Time Management, Space Planning

Education
Harrington College of Design   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Interior Design

Michigan State University   2007 — 2009
Interior Design

Kenneth Crowder Kenneth Crowder Greater Chicago Area Details
Kenneth Crowder's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2011 - March 2012
Job Freelance Fashion Stylist
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Halston Heritage  July 2014 - Present
BMG Models and Talent  May 2012 - May 2015
Good Life Entertainment & Fun Presents   June 2010 - June 2014
AKIRA Chicago   July 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Photo Shoots, Event Planning, Fashion, Advertising, Styling, Creative Direction

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Amethyst Brown Amethyst Brown East Lansing, Michigan Details
Amethyst Brown's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2012 - May 2013
Job Sales Specialist at Urban Decay Cosmetics
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Urban Decay Cosmetics  June 2014 - Present
Douglas J Aveda Institutes & Salons  June 2013 - June 2014
AKIRA Chicago   January 2012 - May 2013
ReThreads  August 2011 - August 2012
The State News  September 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Sales, Fashion, Social Media, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Networking, Fashion Blogging, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Versatility, Writing, Creative Writing, Organization, People Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Trend Forecasting, Research, Tumblr, Blogging, Teamwork, Apparel, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Advertising, Facebook

Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor's Degree, Humanities- Prelaw

Sunny Metzger Sunny Metzger Greater Chicago Area Details
Sunny Metzger's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2009 - December 2009
Job Graphic Designer
Industry Design
Experience
RM Manufacturing Co   December 2009 - February 2015
Bultasa, Buddhist Temple   August 2009 - October 2010
NorthShore University HealthSystem  July 2008 - July 2010
Akira Chicago   August 2009 - December 2009
Vogue  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Fashion, Illustration, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Graphic Design, Advertising, Word, Microsoft Office, Styling, Art, Marketing Communications, Excel, Layout, Mac, Visual Merchandising, Brand Development, Image Manipulation, Image Editing, Creative Direction, Graphics

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2005 — 2009
BFA; in fine art, Visual Communication/Fashion Design; fashion design; illustration, graphic design, and art history

Peter Ruffolo Peter Ruffolo San Francisco Bay Area Details
Peter Ruffolo's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - December 2014
Job Finance and Accounting Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - December 2014
Mowery & Schoenfeld  October 2006 - July 2010

Skills
Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Budget Management, Inventory Management, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, ADP Payroll, Retail Sales, Private Equity, Investments, Equity Trading, Equity Derivatives, Stock Market Analysis, Sales, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Photoshop, Management, PowerPoint, Training, Microsoft Word, Research

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Graduate Certificate in Accountancy

Lindsey Evans Lindsey Evans Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Lindsey Evans's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Business Analyst at Target
Industry Retail
Experience
Target  September 2014 - Present
Target  June 2013 - August 2013
White House Black Market  2011 - 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - August 2012
Mark Shale  May 2012 - August 2012
Anthropologie  May 2011 - August 2011
TJX  2008 - 2010

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Team Leadership, Social Media, Leadership, Time Management, Illustrator, Photoshop

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2010 — 2014
BS, Apparel Merchandising

Lorenzo De Medici- Florence, Italy   2013 — 2013
Fashion Merchandising

Bria Jones Bria Jones Greater New York City Area Details
Bria Jones's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - August 2012
Job Recent Merchandising and Marketing Graduate
Industry Retail
Experience
Urban Outfitters  June 2013 - April 2015
Jet Black Boutique   September 2014 - November 2014
Place Showroom  June 2014 - August 2014
Masu Sushi & Robata  June 2013 - August 2013
Motto Boutique   May 2013 - August 2013
Loft  September 2012 - March 2013
Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert  October 2011 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - August 2012
Forever 21  June 2011 - August 2011
Aerie  March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Styling, Leadership, Fashion, Facebook, Merchandising, Retail, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Advertising, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Brand Management, Polyvore, Visual Styling, InDesign, Marketing, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Time Management, Communication

Education
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Retail Management and Marketing Double Major

Syracuse University Madrid, Spain   2013 — 2013
Semester Abroad, Business and International Studies

Spring Lake Park Senior High School   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, 3.7

Sara Berke Sara Berke Chicago, Illinois Details
Sara Berke's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Senior eCommerce Marketing Strategist at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   August 2015 - Present
Brafton Inc.  July 2015 - August 2015
Brafton Inc.  August 2014 - July 2015
Brafton Inc.  September 2013 - August 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group  May 2012 - September 2013
Signature Marketing  May 2008 - January 2013
The Daily Egyptian  August 2011 - May 2012
Hangar 9   December 2010 - May 2012
Steak and Shake  May 2004 - June 2008
Rosati's Pizza  2003 - 2004

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Sales, Time Management, Social Networking, Facebook, SEO, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Motivated self-starter, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Media Planning, Salesforce.com, Organization, Teamwork, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Google Webmaster Tools, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing..., Client Relations Skills, SEOmoz, Fashion, Marketing Research, Creativity, Communication, Client Development, Writing, Interpersonal Skill, Manage Client..., Online Media Management, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing..., Web Content, Content Management, CRM, Integrated Marketing, Advertising Sales, Email Marketing, Online Advertising

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2006 — 2012
B.S., Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communicatons, 4.0/4.0

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2006 — 2012
B.A., Sociology, 3.8/4.0

Neuqua Valley High School   2002 — 2006

Meghanne Phillips Meghanne Phillips Chicago, Illinois Details
Meghanne Phillips's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2009 - November 2009
Job Relevancy Merchandising Coordinator at Groupon
Industry Internet
Experience
Groupon  February 2012 - Present
Independent research  June 2010 - August 2013
Loyola University Chicago  September 2009 - December 2010
AKIRA Chicago   July 2009 - November 2009
Alpha Women Media, Inc.   April 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Online Advertising, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Copy Editing, Writing, Creative Writing, Editing, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Content Management, Social Media, Research

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2005 — 2010
BA Classics, English Language and Literature/Letters

Samantha Trenk Samantha Trenk Greater New York City Area Details
Samantha Trenk's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - August 2013
Job Production Assistant at MILK Studios
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
MILK Studios  June 2015 - Present
Milk Studios  January 2015 - Present
Zan Casting   July 2014 - December 2014
E! Networks  July 2014 - August 2014
Donna Karan  June 2013 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - August 2013
CollegeFashion.net  June 2012 - December 2012
T-H-E Artist Agency   June 2012 - August 2012
Nordstrom  June 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Photoshop, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Pinterest, Public Relations, InDesign, Sales, Cision, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, OS X, Instagram, Fashion, Retail Sales, Styling, Google Docs, Press Releases, Fashion GPS, Digital Photography, Photography, Event Management, Event Production, Production Planning, Event Planning

Education
Penn State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Public Relations, Senior

Penn State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Reggie Brown Reggie Brown Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Reggie Brown's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2008 - August 2009
Job President of 329 Productions Comedian Barack Obama Impersonator
Industry Entertainment
Experience
329 Productions   January 2010 - Present
329 Productions   January 2009 - Present
NBC  May 2008 - September 2009
AKIRA Chicago   May 2008 - August 2009
dana hotel and spa  2007 - 2008
Ford Models  2000 - 2004
Ford Models  2000 - 2004

Skills
Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Entertainment, Facebook, Public Speaking, Keynote, Acting, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Impressionist, Comedy, Stand-up Comedy, Sketch Comedy, Product Endorsement, Product Marketing, Marketing, Video Production, Television, Video, Short Films, Digital Media, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Video Editing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1998 — 2001
Advertising

Montini Catholic High School   1994 — 1998

Christina Chuqiao Huang Christina Chuqiao Huang Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area Details
Christina Chuqiao Huang's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - January 2014
Job Social Media Marketing Manager at Scientific Animations Without Borders
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Scientific Animations Without Borders   September 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - January 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  April 2013 - January 2014
UIUC Chinese Students and Scholars Association   January 2013 - January 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 2012 - October 2013
Lintas Media Group   August 2011 - March 2012
CCTV+ (Video News Agency)   January 2011 - April 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Market Research, Event Management, Photoshop, Copywriting, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Photography, Corel VideoStudio Pro, Video Editing, Windows Movie Maker, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Marketing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2015 — 2016
Master's degree, Technology Management

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Digital Marketing and Advertising, First-year

Internshipdesk Career Development Program   2013 — 2013
nternational Student Career Certificate

Xi'an International Studies University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing and Advertising

Lara Hanus Lara Hanus Greater Chicago Area Details
Lara Hanus's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2014 - May 2015
Job Student at Northwestern University
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ravinia Festival  May 2015 - Present
North American Medical Communications   January 2012 - Present
Her Campus Media  September 2014 - August 2015
AKIRA Chicago   November 2014 - May 2015
Random Acts of Flowers  May 2014 - September 2014

Skills
PowerPoint, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Research, Graphic Design, Fashion History, Photoshop, English, Email Marketing, Community Outreach, Sales, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Relations

Education
Northwestern University   2015 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2013 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree

Niles North High School   2009 — 2013
High School

Stephanie Dorr Stephanie Dorr Chicago, Illinois Details
Stephanie Dorr's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2014 - December 2014
Job Store Manager at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   June 2014 - December 2014
AKIRA Chicago   March 2014 - June 2014
Havilah Boutique   November 2013 - March 2014
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP  August 2013 - December 2013
Belk  February 2013 - July 2013
Carolina Talent  September 2012 - June 2013
Passport for fashion   April 2013 - April 2013
Ralph Lauren  September 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Personal Shopping, Styling, Event Planning, Event Management, Stylists, Sales, Fashion Shows, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Time Management, Trend Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Window Displays, Fashion, Merchandising, Retail

Education
The Art Institue of Charlotte   2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fashion Marketing

The Art Institute of Charlotte
Fashion Marketing, Fashion Marketing, 3.7

Elizabeth Fulford Elizabeth Fulford Greater Chicago Area Details
Elizabeth Fulford's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2012 - June 2013
Job Account Executive
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Yelp  March 2015 - Present
Atlas Brewing Company   September 2014 - Present
The Arrogant Frog Bar   June 2013 - September 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2012 - June 2013
Homescout Realty  April 2011 - April 2012
Macy's  November 2005 - March 2011

Skills
Real Estate, Advertising, Apartments, Account Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Leadership, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Event Planning, Management, Microsoft Excel, Selling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Brand Development, Collaborative Problem..., Conflict Resolution

Education
Ohio University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Specialized Studies, Fashion/Apparel Design

Julie Widgeon Julie Widgeon Chicago, Illinois Details
Julie Widgeon's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2010 - May 2011
Job Financial Aid Advisor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Career Education Corporation  October 2013 - Present
Gordon Salon   August 2012 - August 2013
Kriser's - For Your Pet's All Natural-Life   May 2011 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   October 2010 - May 2011
VIP Chicago Parties   June 2007 - July 2010

Skills
Sales, Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Retail, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Customer Oriented, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Management, Payment Systems, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Millenium, Apparel, Merchandising, OS X, Mac, Marketing, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Building Relationships, Relationship Management, Receptionist Duties, Telephone Skills, Secretarial Skills, Appointment Scheduling, Creative Problem Solving, Remaining calm in a..., Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Event Management, Coaching

Education
Michigan State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel and Textiles

Brittany McLoughlin Brittany McLoughlin Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Brittany McLoughlin's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2011 - September 2011
Job Creative Recruiter at Creative Circle
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Creative Circle  June 2014 - Present
OtterBox  November 2013 - June 2014
Zimmerman Advertising  August 2012 - November 2013
CareersUSA  May 2012 - August 2012
Dalton Agency  January 2011 - May 2012
Rent The Runway  December 2011 - April 2012
Her Campus  August 2011 - December 2011
AKIRA Chicago   April 2011 - September 2011
Dalton Agency  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Promotions, Field Marketing, Public Speaking, Business Communications, Professional..., Team Leadership, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sociology, Fashion, Brand Development, Brand Awareness, Internal Communications, Visual Communication, Visual Arts, Selling, Recruiting, Retail, Marketing, Sales, Facebook, Interviews, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Branding, CRM, Campaigns, Online Advertising, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, College Recruiting, Fashion Marketing, Retail Industry, Trade Promotions, University Relations, LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking..., Career Development, Twitter, WordPress, Fashion Blogging

Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Marketing, Sociology

Stefanee Horwitch Stefanee Horwitch Greater Chicago Area Details
Stefanee Horwitch's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - June 2014
Job Open to new Opportunities in HR/Recruiting
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ceannate Corp.  June 2015 - Present
Tahoe Partners  September 2014 - May 2015
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - June 2014
Endurance  February 2011 - September 2011
PeopleScout  June 2010 - February 2011
SAH Consulting   November 2008 - February 2011
Hollub Heating, Inc   January 2008 - June 2010
CashNetUSA  October 2004 - September 2008

Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Retail, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Onboarding, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, College Recruiting, Merchandising, Technical Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Training, New Hire Orientations, Hiring, Benefits Negotiation, Cold Calling, Staffing Services, Temporary Placement, Employee Training, Employer Branding, Screening Resumes, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Taleo, Screening, Personnel Management, Contract Recruitment, Resume Writing, Temporary Staffing, Executive Search, Benefits Administration, Job Descriptions, HRIS, Payroll, Recruitment Advertising, Deferred Compensation, HR Consulting, Permanent Placement, Career Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Job Fairs, Organizational...

Education
Illinois State University   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English 2004

Morgan Mendela Morgan Mendela Greater New York City Area Details
Morgan Mendela's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate Designer Freelance for One Jeanswear Group
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
ONE Jeanswear Group  April 2015 - July 2015
Haddad Brands  June 2013 - December 2014
G-III Apparel Group  April 2013 - June 2013
LF USA  September 2012 - October 2012
Silver Parkes   June 2012 - September 2012
SCAD Fashion Resource Room   January 2011 - January 2012
VPL  June 2011 - September 2011
AKIRA Chicago   January 2011 - August 2011
SCAD Fashion Show   May 2009 - May 2011
American Eagle Outfitters  October 2007 - June 2010

Skills
Styling, Sewing, Pattern Making, CAD Flats, Hand Flats, Visual Merchandising, Illustrator, Photoshop, Retail, Blogging, Social Media, Draping, Garment Construction, CAD, Pattern, Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion, Trend

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Northwestern Regional High School   2004 — 2008

Laura Koeller Laura Koeller Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Laura Koeller's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2012 - July 2012
Job Chief Marketing Officer Welcome Technologies
Industry
Experience
Welcome Technologies   March 2015 - Present
Stash on York   January 2014 - Present
MetroStyle   August 2014 - December 2014
Satine Boutique  May 2014 - July 2014
Campus Circle INC.  January 2014 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   March 2012 - July 2012
Link Ethiopia   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Editing, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Research, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Copy Editing, Leadership, Facebook, Writing

Education
Occidental College   2012 — 2016
Philosophy

Walter Payton College Prep   2007 — 2011
High School

Jerikka Reynolds Jerikka Reynolds Chicago, Illinois Details
Jerikka Reynolds's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2014 - March 2014
Job Front End Supervisor at Ross Stores, Inc.
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Ross Stores, Inc.   July 2015 - Present
Adecco Group  October 2014 - Present
Randstad  March 2014 - October 2014
AKIRA Chicago   February 2014 - March 2014
Gymboree  January 2013 - September 2013
H&M  February 2012 - December 2012
Tele-Counseling and Prospect System Center   September 2011 - December 2011
Nicole G. Lawson Bankruptcy Firm   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Wardrobe Stylist, Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Open Minded, Fashion, Styling, Trend Analysis, Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Textiles, Trend Forecasting, Sales, Time Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, Trend, Retail Sales, Apparel, Window Displays, Store Management, Fashion Shows, Fashion Design, Fashion Writing

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago   2012 — 2014
Associate of Science (AS), Fashion Merchandising

The University of Memphis   2009 — 2011

Jasmine Bledsoe Jasmine Bledsoe Greater Chicago Area Details
Jasmine Bledsoe's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2013 - March 2014
Job Visual Manager/Brand & Sales Manager
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  June 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   October 2013 - March 2014
Tilly's  June 2013 - October 2013
The Buckle  March 2012 - May 2013
Forever 21  November 2008 - February 2012

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Styling, Draping, Merchandising, Pattern, Textiles, Window Displays, Mood Boards, Denim, Photo Shoots, Wardrobe, Fitting, Mannequin Styling, Apparel, Trend Forecasting, Retail, Customer Service, Fashion, Store Management, Microsoft Office

Education
Mount Mary College   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Merchandising

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Communication and Media Studies

Fashion Institute of Technology
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Fabric Styling

Barbara Carata Barbara Carata Greater Chicago Area Details
Barbara Carata's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate Buyer at RustOleum
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Rust-Oleum Corporation  August 2014 - Present
LTD Commodities  September 2012 - August 2014
LTD Commodities  June 2012 - September 2012
New York Girl Style  September 2011 - May 2012
Global Gifts  March 2012 - April 2012
My Sister's Closet- Bloomington (non profit)   February 2012 - March 2012
Reflections  February 2011 - 2012
Aldo Group  May 2011 - August 2011
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - August 2011
Kappa Delta Sorority  November 2010 - May 2011

Skills
PowerPoint skills, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Concepts, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Mac, Retail, Apparel Merchandising, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Apparel, Facebook, Fashion, Marketing, Merchandising, Photoshop, Sales, Visual Merchandising

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2008 — 2012
Bachelor, Apparel Merchandising/ Business with focus in Marketing, Senior-Graduate

Masha Titievsky Masha Titievsky Greater Chicago Area Details
Masha Titievsky's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Designer In Residence, Chicago Fashion Incubator at Macy's on State Street
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Lacoste  July 2015 - Present
VARY FORM Womenswear   March 2015 - Present
ANN INC.  June 2014 - March 2015
Armani Exchange  September 2013 - June 2014
Sandbox Industries  May 2013 - August 2013
Pitaya, Inc.   May 2010 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago   June 2012 - August 2012
Alexandra Torissi   May 2012 - August 2012
Midwest Fashion Week  October 2011 - March 2012
Indiana University  August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Fashion, Blogging, Fashion Design, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Tumblr, Sewing, Sketching, Social Media, Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Marketing, Retail, Photoshop, Event Planning, Pattern, Illustration, Microsoft Excel, Fashion History, Merchandising, Writing, Fashion Shows, Trend Analysis, Trend Reporting, Start-ups, HTML, Flat pattern drafting, Pattern Development, Graphic Design, Alterations

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business (Concentration in Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation); Fashion Design Certificate

Indiana University Bloomington   2009 — 2013
Fashion Design Certificate, Business Entrepreneurship

Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi' / Bocconi University   2012 — 2012
Business

duPont Manual High School

Amanda Lee Renner Amanda Lee Renner Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Amanda Lee Renner's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2014 - January 2015
Job Seeking a Sales Management Position
Industry Retail
Experience
Lee and Birch   May 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   September 2014 - January 2015
Michael Kors  April 2014 - September 2014
Scoop  August 2013 - March 2014
James Perse Ent., Inc.   January 2011 - August 2013
Henri Bendel  August 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Styling, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Apparel, Retail, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Window Displays, Inventory Management, Trend, Sales, Customer Service, Trend Forecasting, Social Media Marketing, Luxury Goods, Event Planning, Fashion Design, Marketing, Merchandise Planning

Education
Palm Beach State College   2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts, English, Mass Communication

SRHS   2000 — 2004

Crystal Merriweather Crystal Merriweather Greater Chicago Area Details
Crystal Merriweather's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Internet Sales Specialist
Industry Internet
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   October 2014 - Present
Bill Kay Chevrolet  September 2014 - Present
Steve Madden  July 2012 - September 2014
Nordstrom  March 2013 - August 2013
McDonald's Corporation  July 2008 - April 2010

Skills
Commission sales, Store operations, Shipping and receiving, Personnel training and..., Conflict resolution..., Outstanding..., Time management, Excellent multi-tasker, Exceptional leader, Team-oriented

Education
Joliet Junior College   2011 — 2013
General Studies

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2010 — 2011
General Studies

Luciana Brakha Luciana Brakha Greater Chicago Area Details
Luciana Brakha's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2011 - August 2012
Job BDO Core Tax Intern
Industry Accounting
Experience
BDO USA, LLP  January 2015 - April 2015
ITW  June 2014 - November 2014
Matushek, Nilles & Sinars, L.L.C.   October 2013 - May 2014
Charlotte Russe  June 2012 - March 2013
AKIRA Chicago   June 2011 - August 2012
Central Furniture Mart   May 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Finance, Managerial Skills, Public Speaking, Retail, Banking, Management

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Finance

Oakton Community College   2011 — 2012

Sara Kim Sara Kim Chicago, Illinois Details
Sara Kim's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Buyer
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   February 2011 - Present
Millward Brown  June 2010 - August 2010
Akira Chicago   May 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Email Marketing, SEO, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Advertising, Social Media, Merchandising

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's, Marketing, Graduated with 4.0/4.0 cumulative GPA

Jessica Jae Turner Jessica Jae Turner Chicago, Illinois Details
Jessica Jae Turner's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2013 - August 2014
Job Executive and Project Management
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
REX Electric & Technologies, LLC   March 2015 - Present
33 Realty  September 2014 - March 2015
AKIRA Chicago   August 2013 - August 2014
Thread Lounge Inc   January 2013 - August 2013
LMG, LLC  January 2012 - January 2013
Wade's World Foundation   2011 - 2013
Fresh Connection Brand   January 2009 - August 2012
Donna Karan International, Inc.   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Merchandising, Public Relations, Luxury Brand Marketing, Customer Service, Media Production..., Management, Social Networking, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Time Management

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2006 — 2010
Marketing Communications/Public Relations, Consumer Economics

mallory gaitan mallory gaitan Greater Chicago Area Details
mallory gaitan's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Store Manager at AKIRA & Marketing Graduate
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   April 2015 - Present
Charming Charlie  June 2013 - April 2015
Charming Charlie  August 2012 - June 2013
Charming Charlie  January 2011 - August 2012
Charming Charlie  August 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Inventory Management, Markdown Management, Hiring Employees, Visual Merchandising, Sales Process, Business Process, Merchandise Planning, New Store Openings

Education
Saint Xavier University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Saint Xavier University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Major

Claire Hensley Claire Hensley Chicago, Illinois Details
Claire Hensley's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2013 - June 2015
Job Account Executive at Yelp
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Yelp  August 2015 - Present
INTERMIX  June 2015 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   March 2013 - June 2015
AKIRA Chicago   May 2012 - June 2015
AKIRA Chicago   March 2011 - May 2012
Caribou Coffee  September 2008 - January 2010

Skills
Video Production, Post Production, Social Media Marketing, Cinematography, Team Leadership, Styling, Clienteling, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Client Development, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Fashion, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sales, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Retail, Time Management

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2009 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Genesis Mallari Genesis Mallari Chicago, Illinois Details
Genesis Mallari's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2008 - April 2011
Job Floor Supervisor at LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS North America
Industry Retail
Experience
LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS North America  September 2013 - Present
Apple Inc.  June 2011 - August 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2008 - April 2011

Skills
Retail Management, Special Operations, Merchandising Strategies, Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, InDesign, Store Operations, Apparel, Sales, Store Management

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management

Viviana Lucio-Godinez Viviana Lucio-Godinez Chicago, Illinois Details
Viviana Lucio-Godinez's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Akira Chicago
Industry Events Services
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   March 2015 - Present
Zengo and Co   January 2015 - Present
Amway Global  December 2013 - Present
Czarnowski  October 2013 - January 2015

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Account Management, Sponsorship, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Relationship Marketing, Time Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Management

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2015 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Marketing & Management

Harold Washington Community College   2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts (AA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Isidora Blando Isidora Blando Chicago, Illinois Details
Isidora Blando's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2012 - September 2014
Job Northern TrustClient Relations
Industry Banking
Experience
Northern Trust Corporation  August 2015 - Present
alice + olivia  September 2014 - June 2015
AKIRA Chicago   September 2012 - September 2014
Armani Exchange  January 2012 - September 2012
AKIRA Chicago   June 2010 - January 2012

Skills
Sewing, Pattern Making,..., Draping, Fashion, Inventory Management, Leadership, Sales, Sales Management, Sewing, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Merchandising, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Window Displays

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design, General Studies

Kendall Becker Kendall Becker United States Details
Kendall Becker's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2014 - May 2015
Job Sales Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH  September 2015 - Present
To The Nines   March 2014 - Present
Forever 21  April 2012 - September 2015
The Hunt  January 2015 - May 2015
AKIRA Chicago   November 2014 - May 2015
Pearson  November 2014 - December 2014
Claire Munyae   June 2014 - August 2014
Management By Morgan   May 2012 - August 2014

Skills
Go-Getter Attitude, Fashion Writing, Fashion Blogging, Follow Directions, Customer Service, Social Media, Blogging, Event Planning, Leadership, Learn Quickly, Teamwork, Styling, Organization Skills, Ambitious, Positive Attitude, Want to Learn, Fashion, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Retail, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Retail Sales

Education
Kent State University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Merchandising

Alexandra Erickson Alexandra Erickson Greater Chicago Area Details
Alexandra Erickson's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2012 - December 2013
Job Event Production Manager at Gesture
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Gesture   March 2015 - Present
Shiftgig  August 2014 - March 2015
Learfield Sports  September 2013 - May 2014
AKIRA Chicago   October 2012 - December 2013
Northwest Special Recreation Association  October 2007 - August 2013

Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Teamwork, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Time Management, Outlook, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Facebook

Education
Penn State University   2010 — 2014

Aaron Pendleton Aaron Pendleton Greater Chicago Area Details
Aaron Pendleton's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2014 - August 2014
Job Seeking sales opportunities
Industry Retail
Experience
Olive Garden  September 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   April 2014 - August 2014
ALDO Group  December 2013 - April 2014
Nine West Group  August 2012 - March 2013
Michael Kors  September 2011 - August 2012
rue21  September 2010 - September 2011
American Eagle Outfitters  May 2006 - October 2009

Skills
Loss Prevention, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Driving Results, Sales, New Store Openings, Fashion, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Profit, Time Management, Recruiting, Employee Training, Hiring, Window Displays, Shrinkage, Styling, Merchandise Planning, Apparel, Customer Satisfaction, POS, Sales Management, Associate Development, Trend Analysis, Leadership, Training, New Store Development, Team Building, Product Knowledge, People Development, Social Networking, Marketing, Teamwork, Customer Experience, Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Trend Forecasting, Team Leadership

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2006 — 2012
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, business

Jennings County High School   2002 — 2006
Core 40

Molly Taylor Molly Taylor Greater Chicago Area Details
Molly Taylor's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Regional Operations Manager
Industry
Experience
K Kern Painting LLC   November 2014 - Present
It's Your Serve   September 2013 - November 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2013 - September 2013
West Elm  July 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Management, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, QuickBooks, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, Merchandising, Styling

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Marketing/Management

Illinois Institute of Art   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Fashion Martketing and Management

Kelsey Osburn Kelsey Osburn New York, New York Details
Kelsey Osburn's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2012 - February 2013
Job Merchant Executive Development Program at Macy's Herald Square (New York, NY)
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Macy's Herald Square (New York, NY)   September 2015 - Present
Calvin Klein  June 2014 - August 2014
Kenneth Cole Productions  January 2014 - May 2014
Aeropostale  June 2013 - August 2013
Glitter Groupe Media  September 2012 - April 2013
Amped Style   September 2012 - April 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch  June 2012 - April 2013
chloe + isabel inc.   September 2012 - March 2013
AKIRA Chicago   July 2012 - February 2013
IMCO Carbide Tool Inc.   June 2008 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Access, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Time Management

Education
University of Cincinnati   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, 3.89

Anthony Wayne High School

Melissa Silverman Melissa Silverman Skokie, Illinois Details
Melissa Silverman's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - August 2013
Job Associate Media Planner at DigitasLBi_US
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
DigitasLBi_US  June 2015 - Present
MyTights   June 2014 - August 2014
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - August 2013
Chicago Fur Mart   December 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Retail, Problem Solving, Collaborative Work, Organizational..., Styling, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Advertising, Sales, Fashion, Marketing, Apparel

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Apparel Merchandising, Minor: Business (Kelley School of Business)

Melinda Okoye Melinda Okoye Los Angeles, California Details
Melinda Okoye's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Associate Producer at RED Interactive Agency
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
RED Interactive Agency  April 2015 - Present
Brickfish  April 2013 - January 2015
Northwestern University Center on Media and Human Development   January 2013 - March 2013
Obama for America  March 2012 - November 2012
AKIRA Chicago   September 2011 - December 2011
Arrowsmith Shoes   April 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Team Management, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, Editing, Social Networking, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Integrated Marketing, Account Management, Project Management

Education
Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
Communications BA, Business Institutions Minor

Melyssa Disser Melyssa Disser Greater Chicago Area Details
Melyssa Disser's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2009 - November 2010
Job Assistant Buyer/Product Manager Assistant at Crate & Barrel CB2
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Crate and Barrel - CB2   June 2014 - Present
Crate & Barrel - CB2   May 2013 - June 2014
Scout Showroom  November 2010 - May 2013
Hanky Panky  October 2010 - April 2011
AKIRA Chicago   February 2009 - November 2010
Tribune Company  June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Account Management, Brand Management, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Apparel, Fashion Buying, Public Speaking, Merchandise Planning, Product Development

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Illinois Institute of Art   2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Fashion Merchandising

Keshia Carr Keshia Carr Greater Chicago Area Details
Keshia Carr's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - September 2012
Job Compliance Specialist at Stericycle Communication Solutions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Stericycle Communication Solutions  February 2014 - Present
CDW  June 2013 - February 2014
Bankers Life and Casualty Company  August 2012 - June 2013
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - September 2012
Sound Bar Group  February 2011 - June 2011
Forever 21  April 2008 - January 2011
Parallel  October 2007 - April 2008
Forever 21  October 2005 - October 2007

Skills
Outlook, Human Resources, Inventory Control, Entertainment, Window Displays, Profit, Visual Basic, Retail, Trend Analysis, Store Management, Retail Sales, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Loss Prevention, Social Networking

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Illinois Institute of Art   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing and Management

Robert Morris University   2007 — 2008

Courtney Ottmers Courtney Ottmers Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Courtney Ottmers's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2011 - October 2011
Job Visual Merchandise
Industry Retail
Experience
Bloomingdale's  January 2015 - Present
Bloomingdale's  May 2014 - December 2014
Saks Fifth Avenue  May 2012 - December 2013
AKIRA Chicago   June 2011 - October 2011
Malouf's   February 2010 - May 2011
Morgan Davis   May 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Retail, Fashion, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Teamwork

Education
Texas Tech University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising

Texas Tech University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor, Retail Management

Jillian Eifrid Jillian Eifrid Fort Wayne, Indiana Details
Jillian Eifrid's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Merchant Executive Development Program at Macy's
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Macy's  June 2014 - July 2014
Rent The Runway  August 2013 - December 2013
AKIRA Chicago   May 2013 - August 2013
Vera Bradley  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Social Media, Fashion, Teamwork, Retail, Research, Apparel, Event Planning, Facebook, Styling, English, Time Management, Merchandising

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel Merchandising

Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Merchandising

Alexandra Notaro Alexandra Notaro Greater New York City Area Details
Alexandra Notaro's AKIRA Chicago Experience June 2012 - May 2013
Job Executive Assistant at Empire Office
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Empire Office  February 2015 - Present
Essex Homes of WNY  August 2013 - October 2014
AKIRA Chicago   June 2012 - May 2013
CocoKouture & KoutureKiss   January 2012 - January 2013
SarahScoop.com  July 2012 - September 2012
St. Bonaventure University  January 2011 - January 2012
Lancaster Depew Chiropractic   June 2011 - August 2011
Palladian Health, LLC  March 2006 - January 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Social Media, Facebook, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases, SEO, Advertising, Google Analytics, WordPress, Twitter Marketing, Pinterest Marketing, Instagram, Effective Communication..., Strong Organizational..., Relationship/Team...

Education
Saint Bonaventure University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree of Journalism and Mass Communications, J/MC, Graduated

Lancaster Central High School   2005 — 2009
General Studies

Rebecca Milen Rebecca Milen New York, New York Details
Rebecca Milen's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2012 - May 2013
Job Account Coordinator at Magma Global
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Magma Global   June 2015 - Present
DKC  June 2014 - June 2015
DREW clothing   May 2013 - August 2014
BWR Public Relations  May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan State University  December 2012 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago   March 2012 - May 2013
Kappa Kappa Gamma  December 2011 - December 2012
EMM Group Inc  May 2012 - August 2012
Rae Faith Collection And Design   October 2010 - July 2012
Kappa Kappa Gamma  November 2010 - November 2011

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Public Relations, Blogging, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Press Releases, Photoshop, Media Relations

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Communications

Wylie E. Groves High   2006 — 2010

Allison Mueller Allison Mueller Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Allison Mueller's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2012 - August 2012
Job Program Operations Administrator at Dealer Tire
Industry Automotive
Experience
Dealer Tire  March 2015 - Present
Dealer Tire  July 2013 - March 2015
AmeriMark Direct  December 2012 - June 2013
Dots  September 2012 - November 2012
Cara's Boutique   January 2007 - November 2012
Red Tail Golf Club  June 2012 - September 2012
AKIRA Chicago   January 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Familiar with PC and..., Visual Merchandising, Social Media, Trend Forecasting, Customer Service, Sales, PowerPoint, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, OS X, Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Time Management, Apparel, Retail

Education
Ohio University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Human and Consumer Sciences, Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development

Jill Stanley Jill Stanley Orange County, California Area Details
Jill Stanley's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - January 2012
Job Assistant Designer Kendall & Kylie at Pacific Sunwear
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Pacific Sunwear  May 2015 - September 2015
Glyder Apparel   October 2014 - May 2015
Reef  August 2014 - October 2014
Hurley  June 2014 - August 2014
Dore Designs  June 2012 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Illustrator, Jewelry, Fashion, Photoshop, Sewing, Trend Analysis, pattern, visual merchan, styling, Full Circle

Education
Iowa State University   2010 — 2014
Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production

Accademia Italiana   2013 — 2013
Fashion/Apparel Design

Kylie Harms Kylie Harms Greater New York City Area Details
Kylie Harms's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2012 - October 2012
Job Logistics Inventory Assistant at Brooks Brothers
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Brooks Brothers  September 2013 - November 2014
Her Campus: Elon   September 2012 - February 2013
AKIRA Chicago   February 2012 - October 2012
Conde Nast  May 2012 - June 2012
BaubleBar Inc.  May 2011 - August 2011
BCBG Max Azria  April 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Online Marketing, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Organizing, Customer Relations, Public Speaking, Online Advertising, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Fashion, Spanish, Final Cut Pro, Editorial

Education
Elon University   2009 — 2013
Strategic Communications

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2011 — 2011
Communications

Katherine Battle Katherine Battle Chicago, Illinois Details
Katherine Battle's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2013 - May 2014
Job Analyst in Structured Finance at U.S. Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
U.S. Bank   June 2015 - Present
Modern Talent Promotional Agency   February 2015 - Present
OSI Industries  June 2014 - August 2014
AKIRA Chicago   November 2013 - May 2014
Lake Cable, LLC  June 2013 - August 2013
Firehaus  January 2013 - May 2013
Private Residence  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Financial Services, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Marketing, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Time Management, Teamwork, Leadership

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, Graduated 2015

Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2012

Naperville Central High School   2007 — 2011

Allie Gold Allie Gold Greater Chicago Area Details
Allie Gold's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2012 - December 2012
Job Media Strategist at ID Media
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ID Media  June 2015 - Present
ID Media  July 2014 - May 2015
Her Campus  May 2013 - May 2014
Collegiate Marketing   September 2012 - May 2014
IEG  May 2013 - August 2013
Her Campus  April 2012 - April 2013
AKIRA Chicago   July 2012 - December 2012
The News Burner   June 2012 - August 2012
CVS Caremark Corporation  May 2012 - August 2012
Her Campus  February 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Spanish, General Office Duties, Social Media, Typing, Facebook, Mac, iMovie, Google Docs, Cross-functional..., Microsoft Word, Digital Marketing, Web Development, Employee Engagement, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2014
Bachelor, Media

Elk Grove High School

Elk Grove High School

Sadie Piller Sadie Piller Chicago, Illinois Details
Sadie Piller's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2012 - July 2013
Job Buyer at Paper Source
Industry Retail
Experience
Paper Source  January 2015 - Present
Paper Source  September 2013 - January 2015
AKIRA Chicago   April 2012 - July 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation  June 2010 - March 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation  July 2008 - June 2010
Sears Holdings Corporation  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Buying, Stores, Advertising, Assortment, Retail, Footwear, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Pricing Strategy, Product Assortment..., Negotiation, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Business, Finance & Spanish

Universidad de Sevilla

Alexya Aguilera Alexya Aguilera Chicago, Illinois Details
Alexya Aguilera's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2008 - August 2009
Job Research Assistant at Stritch School of Medicine
Industry Research
Experience
Loyola University Medical Center  August 2012 - Present
Claremont Psychiatric Associates   July 2012 - August 2012
Pomona College Office of Campus Life   April 2011 - August 2012
Pomona College Biology Department  May 2010 - August 2012
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center  September 2011 - December 2011
Michael Antonio Footwear Group  February 2011 - May 2011
Draper Center for Community Partnerships  January 2009 - May 2011
Pomona College Mathematics Department   September 2010 - December 2010
Associated Students of Pomona College  September 2008 - May 2010
AKIRA Chicago   March 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Spanish, Tutoring, Qualitative Research, PowerPoint, Non-profits, Higher Education, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Grants, Teaching

Education
Pomona College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Molecular Biology

Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Natalie Mathe Natalie Mathe Pensacola, Florida Area Details
Natalie Mathe's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Registered Nurse
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Crain's Chicago Business  May 2012 - December 2012
Big CityBride  January 2012 - April 2012
GirlForward  September 2011 - April 2012
AKIRA Chicago   May 2011 - August 2011
Loyola University Chicago Residence Life  August 2009 - May 2010
Zale Corporation  June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Conversational Italian, Proficient in InDesign, Proficient in Photoshop, Conversational Spanish, Social Media Relations, Facebook, Event Planning, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Editing

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2014 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 3.7 GPA

Loyola University Chicago   2008 — 2012
B.A, Advertising and Public Relations, cum laude

Kristan Venlos Kristan Venlos Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristan Venlos's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Marketing & Sales Operations Manager at Community Tax Relief, LLC
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Community Tax Relief, LLC  April 2011 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   January 2011 - May 2011
FORD Models  August 2000 - October 2010

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Development, Advertising, Marketing, Online Advertising, Customer Service, Market Research, Public Relations, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Editing, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Sales, Trade Shows, Research, PowerPoint, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Negotiation, Fashion, Event Planning, Marketing Management, Management, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Blogging, Email Marketing, Brand Development

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Christina Tanner Christina Tanner Hartford, Connecticut Area Details
Christina Tanner's AKIRA Chicago Experience March 2013 - December 2014
Job Marketing Student at the University of Connecticut
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
[A]ZIONE   January 2015 - Present
My Social Canvas   June 2014 - Present
ULTA Beauty  May 2014 - December 2014
Country Club Prep  April 2013 - December 2014
AKIRA Chicago   March 2013 - December 2014
Jay Peak Resort  November 2013 - February 2014
Victoria's Secret Pink  June 2013 - January 2014
Avon high school Unified Sports Camp   June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, French, English, iMovie, iPhoto, iPhone, HTML, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Digital SLR Cameras, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Sales, Social Media, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Customer Service, Teamwork, Marketing, Time Management, Public Speaking

Education
The University of Connecticut School of Business   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Avon High School   2009 — 2012

Marion Bautista Marion Bautista Oak Brook, Illinois Details
Marion Bautista's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2011 - April 2012
Job Visual Merchandiser at Tommy Bahama
Industry Retail
Experience
Tommy Bahama  April 2012 - Present
Golf Galaxy  April 2013 - April 2015
AKIRA Chicago   February 2011 - April 2012
Fossil  November 2002 - February 2011

Skills
Retail, Store Management, Sales, Fashion, Recruiting, Apparel, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Retail Sales, Styling, Photoshop, Trend, Loss Prevention, Employee Training, Customer Service, Outlook, Training, Team Building, Profit, Time Management, New Store Openings

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology   2007 — 2009
Bachelor, Fashion Merchandising Management

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1999 — 2002
Bachelors, Chemistry/Pre-Pharmac7

Caroline Van Fossan Caroline Van Fossan Chicago, Illinois Details
Caroline Van Fossan's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2010 - December 2010
Job Event Director at Red Frog Events
Industry Events Services
Experience
Red Frog Events  May 2013 - Present
Red Frog Events  January 2013 - May 2013
Events Out of The Box   June 2012 - January 2013
Skirt Public Relations   June 2011 - August 2011
Anthropologie  June 2010 - August 2011
AKIRA Chicago   August 2010 - December 2010
Anthropologie  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Proficient Communicator, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Cision, Microsoft Office, Writing, Creative Writing, Communication, Community Outreach, Work Ethic, Organizational..., Group Dynamics, French, Fashion, Critical Thinking, Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Customer Service, Negotiation, Social Media, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Research, Social Networking

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Apparel Merchandising, Business, Communications, & French

Lorenzo De Medici, Florence, Italy   2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Apparel Merchandising

Lisa Bennatan Lisa Bennatan Greater Chicago Area Details
Lisa Bennatan's AKIRA Chicago Experience November 2013 - January 2014
Job CBS Radio Intern I Student Athlete at Penn State University
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
CBS Radio  May 2015 - Present
ESPNU  May 2015 - Present
Kiwami Triathlon USA   June 2012 - August 2014
AKIRA Chicago   November 2013 - January 2014

Skills
Social Media, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

Education
Penn State University   2012 — 2018
Broadcast Journalism

Penn State University
Communications, Dean's List

My Nguyen-Villalon My Nguyen-Villalon Greater Chicago Area Details
My Nguyen-Villalon's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2011 - March 2012
Job Store manager at Louis Vuitton
Industry Retail
Experience
Louis Vuitton  July 2014 - Present
Cole Haan  March 2012 - July 2014
AKIRA Chicago   August 2011 - March 2012
Coach  August 2010 - August 2011
Martin+ Osa   October 2006 - September 2010
Ann Taylor  October 1998 - October 2006

Skills
Profit, Apparel, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Styling, Window Displays, Trend Analysis, Store Operations, Driving Results, Merchandising, New Store Openings, Store Management, PowerPoint, POS, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Retail, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Merchandise Planning, Associate Development, Trend, CPFR, New Store Development, Multi-unit, Shrinkage

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago

Jessica Fu Jessica Fu Chicago, Illinois Details
Jessica Fu's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2008 - May 2009
Job Associate Marketing Manager at Dyson
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Dyson  April 2015 - Present
Macy's  August 2012 - September 2013
Taiwanese American Foundation  August 2011 - August 2013
Rogers & Cowan  January 2011 - January 2012
Various PR/Marketing Agencies   January 2010 - December 2010
Halston  May 2009 - December 2009
AKIRA Chicago   September 2008 - May 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  May 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Strategic Brand..., Marketing Strategy, Media Strategy, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, Team Management, Event Planning, Project Management, Budget Management, Trend Analysis, Client Services

Education
Northwestern University   2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Communication, General

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Sociology

Blue Valley Northwest High School   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma

Marcin Tomaszczyk Marcin Tomaszczyk Chicago, Illinois Details
Marcin Tomaszczyk's AKIRA Chicago Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Senior Photographer at AKIRA Chicago
Industry Photography
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   April 2009 - Present
Rival Pictures   September 2005 - Present
Marcin Photo Inc   January 2002 - Present

Skills
High-end Retouching, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Studio, Art Direction, Studio Lighting, Image Manipulation, Location Scouting, Digital Photography, Wedding Photography, Production Management, Casting

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2009 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources

Terra Boyd Terra Boyd Parkersburg, West Virginia Area Details
Terra Boyd's AKIRA Chicago Experience January 2012 - July 2012
Job Assistant Store Manager at Kohl's Department Stores
Industry Retail
Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  July 2013 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores  February 2013 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores  August 2012 - December 2012
Ohio University  2009 - December 2012
Kohl's Department Stores  June 2012 - August 2012
AKIRA Chicago   January 2012 - July 2012
Nelson Market   November 2011 - June 2012
Pizza Hut  August 2007 - August 2010

Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Sales, Organization, Merchandising, InDesign, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Facebook, Social Networking, Event Planning

Education
Ohio University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development

Ohio University   2009 — 2012
2012

Patton College of Education and Human Services
Bachelor of Science, Human and Consumer Sciences Education; Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development

Elizabeth Liebler Elizabeth Liebler Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Elizabeth Liebler's AKIRA Chicago Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Catering Manager at Compass Group North America
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Compass Group North America  December 2012 - Present
Majeur Won   August 2012 - September 2012
Scotty's Brewhouse  April 2010 - May 2012
JW Marriott Indianapolis  June 2011 - August 2011
AKIRA Chicago   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Restaurants, Food, PowerPoint, Word, Customer Service, Events, Convention Services, Production Coordination, Time Management, Catering, Brand Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Client Relations Skills, Key Client Relationships, Banquets, Menu Development, Hospitality, Microsoft Word

Education
Purdue University   2008 — 2012
Bachelors Degree, Hospitality and Tourism Managment

Sarah Mayhugh Sarah Mayhugh Lakeland, Florida Area Details
Sarah Mayhugh's AKIRA Chicago Experience September 2010 - May 2013
Job At Your Service Operations Assistant at Bloomingdale's
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Bloomingdale's  April 2014 - Present
Flower Power   July 2013 - April 2014
AKIRA Chicago   September 2010 - May 2013
Crossman & Company  2012 - 2012
SeaWorld Orlando  June 2011 - August 2011
Michaels Stores, Inc.   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Social Media, Sales, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service

Education
University of Florida   2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing

Jennifer Mahar Jennifer Mahar Fort Collins, Colorado Area Details
Jennifer Mahar's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2011 - December 2011
Job Enthusiastic Visual Merchandiser and Retail Manager
Industry Retail
Experience
Wells Fargo  February 2013 - Present
EXPRESS  September 2007 - June 2013
Aeropostale  September 2011 - February 2012
AKIRA Chicago   October 2011 - December 2011
Associated Bank  August 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail Management, Retail, Telephone Skills, Cash Handling, Personal Styling, Employee Management, Visual Merchandising

Education
Illinois State University   2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Apparel Merchandising and Design

Alissa Prager Alissa Prager Greater Chicago Area Details
Alissa Prager's AKIRA Chicago Experience July 2009 - August 2009
Job Product Development Coordinator at Kohls
Industry Retail
Experience
Kohls  Contemporary Footwear Buyer InternSaks Fifth AvenueMay 2010 - August 2010
AKIRA Chicago   July 2009 - August 2009
Liz Claiborne  June 2009 - July 2009
Bloomingdale's  May 2008 - August 2008

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Apparel Merchandising

Erika Kerr Erika Kerr Greater Chicago Area Details
Erika Kerr's AKIRA Chicago Experience August 2008 - Present
Job .
Industry Retail
Experience
AKIRA Chicago   August 2008 - Present

Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, New Store Set Up, New Store Development, New Store Openings, Retail Design, Interior Design, Window Displays, Styling, Merchandising, Apparel, Retail Sales, Retail, Fashion Shows, Fixture Design, Store Fixtures, Store Layouts, Employee Training

Education
Illinois Institute of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interior Design

Ariana Altiery Ariana Altiery Chicago, Illinois Details
Ariana Altiery's AKIRA Chicago Experience February 2008 - January 2012
Job Retail Professional
Industry Retail
Experience
Fossil  2011 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   February 2008 - January 2012

Education
North Park University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Noel Quigley Noel Quigley United States Details
Noel Quigley's AKIRA Chicago Experience October 2013 - July 2014
Job Program Leader at Our Place of New Trier
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Our Place of New Trier   August 2014 - Present
AKIRA Chicago   October 2013 - July 2014
Sullivan Galleries  September 2011 - September 2013
Summer Advantage USA  July 2013 - August 2013
Amherst Dance Academy   2009 - 2010

Skills
Fine Art, Weaving, Embroidery, Sewing, Art, Carpentry

Education
Argosy University Chicago   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Community Counseling

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fiber and Material Studies & Art Therapy

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