ERIN KIELY
6516 N Park Ave (816) 308-3062
Kansas City, MO 64118 erinkristinekiely@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Graduation: May 2019
Bachelor of Science, Business
Major: Fashion Merchandising and Product Development
SKILLS
● Hard-working and determined to finish any task at hand efficiently
● Great interpersonal skills; works as a team player to achieve a common goal
● Driven for success and extremely passionate about working in the fashion industry
● Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop proficiency
● Microsoft skills, google analytics analyzation experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate- Macy’s Nov 2018-Jan 2019
● Styled customers, worked with fine jewelry, maintained clients, opened/closed, POS system
Marketing Director – Belli Beauty Jan 2017-Aug 2018
● Promoted from Intern to Marketing Coordinator, to Marketing Director within 7 months
● Runs daily operations, directs promotional events
● Website management (BigCommerce, Magento, Wix, and custom-coded sites)
● Planned and executed email marketing ventures thru Mailchimp and custom-coded programs
● Social and website content writing
● Main contact for public relations ventures
● Completed new item spreadsheets, tracked SKUs, created SKUs for new products, developed
product from idea to finished good, communicated with and found new suppliers and distributors
(international and nationwide)
● Main contact with top retailers (Ulta, Buybuybaby, Dermstore, etc)
● Planned booth & attended ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas to represent the brand & create new
relationships with potential distributors and media outlets
Sales Associate – Catfish and Tater January 2013- January 2015
● Made displays and positioned the store at open and close every day
● Styled customers for specific events and for an everyday look while providing a positive personal
shopping experience
● Assisted the store owner with buying product
Cashier – UMKC Bookstore January 2016- May 2016
● Counted cash and used cash register on a daily basis
● Organized merchandise and made displays around the store to make the bookstore more
appealing to customers
● Used great customer service skills to ensure each student found what they were looking for
ACTIVITIES
Director of Student Relations, Association of Fashion and Design August 2017- May 2018
● Recruit students interested in fashion to join throughout the university
● Member- Aug 2016/May 2017: Attend bi-weekly meetings to discuss current fashion trends & news
● Partnering with various non-profits including Big Brother Big Sister to help young children pursue
their interest in fashion
Contributor at Trend Prive Magazine
● Created articles about sustainable fashion & accessories in the news
Attendee, Classes with Karena Steir Fall 2013
● Learned many skills including anywhere from professional hair and make-up to successful
interviewing techniques
● Studied all aspects of runway shows and put together a mock show
ACHIEVEMENTS
● Dean’s Honor Roll, MSU Spring 2018, Summer 2018
● Dean’s Honor Roll, UCM Fall 2014
