Education

Skills

Work History

VICTORIA WALLISNew York, NY 10024 | (C) (330) 819-8216 | vwallis3@gmail.com

May 2016Bachelor of Science: Fashion MerchandisingThe Fashion School, Kent State University - Kent, OH

Minor:  Fashion Media Graduated with HonorsCoursework in Fashion DesignAdvanced Fashion Marketing courseCoursework in Fashion MerchandisingTrend Forecasting seminar

Merchandising

Copyediting

Line Development

Planogram Design

Product Development

Retail Math

Trend Forecasting

Visual Merchandising 

TechnicalAdobe Suite InDesign 

Microsoft Office Suite 

Various Social Media Platforms 

09/2016 to CurrentVisual Merchandising DesignerAshley Furniture Homestore – Bufalo, NY

Executed visual standards according to company directives.Maintained and presented visual displays in an influential manner.Produced quality work in a consistent, timely and organized manner. Updated and maintained showroom as directed by new receipts and seasonal changes.Adjusted lighting as needed throughout showroom display.Assisted with special events and promotions. Interfaced with design team members.Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.Organized and tracked departmental receipt flow for new and reordered merchandise.Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops.

05/2016 to 01/2017Merchandise CoordinatorWinston Retail Services – New York, NYLeading service agency responsible for retail presentations on top fashion, image and lifestyle brands.Representing clients such as Nike, Adidas, Columbia, Puma, Calvin Klein, and many others.

Personally responsible for retail presentation of my clients.Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends, completing merchandise and managed inventorylevels.

Organizations & Philanthropies

Partnered with sales representatives and managers coordinating delivery and merchandising schedule.Managed markdown reports, store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.Created marketing visuals.

05/2015 to 07/2016Assistant Buying ManagerLa Ti Da Boutique – Hudson, OH

Oversaw succession and promotion of most current trends. Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs.Wrote and expedited purchase orders.Maintained key item stock levels.Forecasted purchasing trends.Generated reports detailing sales trends and store performances.Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.Developed and improved account relationships.Tracked inventory shipments.Improved merchandising strategies.Removed poor performing items from future buys.Prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.

02/2016 to 02/2016Fashion Week InternBradbury Lewis – New York, NYBoutique Public Relations Firm ranked on the New York Observer's Top 50 Power PR List.Specializing in growth and development, offering fresh ideas for branding, marketing, event production, and product placement. Representing clients such as Jonathan Simkhai, Karen Walker, TOME, and Ohne Titel. 

Responsible for merchandising collections, maintaining the showroom to operational and visual standards. Attended and assisted with NY Fashion Week. 

Gamma Epsilon - Delta Gamma Fraternity - Kent, OHVice President Member EducationVice President of Communications

National Society of Collegiate Scholars - Kent, Ohio