Kelcie
Monger
aspiring fashion maven
& global citizen
Resume
PREFACE NYC
Show Volunteer
New York , NY | January '19
Worked with an in-house team to facilitate event preparation, setup, operation, and eventual breakdown. Executed meticulous polishing of assignments to elevate overall event. Hosted guests, and ran point of entry with entailing responsibilities. Attended presentations on trend forecast and sustainability in fabric mills.
Textile Arts Center
Youth Education Brooklyn Intern
New York , NY | September '18 - January '19
Prepped, coordinated, and assisted weekly after school sessions for K through 5. Contributed to the company blog with tutorials that promoted the center as well as an agenda of sustainability. Conducted independent, archival projects that documented and organized several years of youth sample projects
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Mela Artisans
Assistant Brand Associate
New York , NY | January '18 - August '18
Researched, curated, and created unique content for multiple brand social media platforms, including Pinterest and Instagram. Directed and shot in-house studio photography sessions for social media, and in-house needs. Merchandised product on-location at local pop-up event, integrating products seamlessly into the host’s assortment.
Express
Sales Associate
Cincinnati , OH | May ’15 - August 15’
Communicated with back of store staff clearly and efficiently in regards to inquiries. Merchandised new products seamlessly into current inventory. Promoted current sales, and up-sold clients fluidly with positive dressing room interactions. Organized inventory into fresh, shoppable experiences, on a weekly basis, that engaged customers consistently.
Denim & Supply by Ralph Lauren
Sales Associate
Boston , MA | September ’14 - December ‘14
Increased customer product knowledge through active product research. Provided styling and customer assistance on the sales floor and in the dressing room in an authentic and engaging mannerism. Achieved weekly and personal sales goals though organized, team sales efforts. Seamlessly integrated promotions in customers interactions.
Anthropologie
Sales Associate
Boston , MA | September ’13 - July ‘14
Assisted in shipment arrivals, and processing of all new inventory. Handled customer service requests and retrieval of reserved, or back-stocked items. Trained new hires on the mannerisms of the individual store, and the optimal way to perform on the job. Enhanced customer experience through positive and genuine front of store engagement.
Education
LIM College
New York , NY | August ’15 - August '20
Studying for Bachelor of Professional Studies in Fashion Merchandising. Transferred colleges, and cities, as I transitioned my education from a creative, design focused one to a technical and production geared one. I have taken courses in product development, textiles, global retailing, marketing, management, and fashion history.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston , MA | August ’10 - December ’14
Pursued Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design, with one year of foundry fine arts education, covering color theory, visual media design, and form study. Studied fashion illustration, pattern drafting, draping, tailoring, digital textile design, digital photography, and costume design. Spent seven non-consecutive semesters studying, and transferred before graduation.
Relevant Coursework
Pattern Drafting
Creative Fashion Design
Product Development
Costume Design
Tailoring
Textiles
Digital Design Tools
Digital Textile Design
Digital Photography
Visual Merchandising
Marketing
Fashion History & Global Attire
Cultural Connections to Fashion
Global Retailing
Accounting
Sales Management