Mykia Baker
Address: 2936 w. Fulton
City: Chicago
State: Il
Zip: 60612
Country: United States
objective
I am a very outgoing, strong minded, and creative individual. I have always loved fashion and anything surrounding it. I have excellent communication skills, and great work ethic, which is respect, integrity, and honesty. I have been working in fashion for about 4 years. I know I have what it takes to help any business/ and or company grow. I'm creative, and I don't mind taking risks. Though I'm very knowledgeable, I'm always looking for ways to learn new things. I'm a leader at all times, but I also know how to follow directions, and work as a team player. if hired by your company I will always give 100% because that's what I expect in return.
Work Experience
Visual Merchandiser (10/30/2009 – Present)
I have been with this company for 18 months. I started off as a sales associate, 3 months after I started I was appointed visual helper, shortly then after I was promoted as a full-time Visual Merchandiser.
Last Employer: Forever21
Contact Person: Eunice March 708-890-5925
Responsibilities: Making sure the store is being well kept, stying mannequins,making sure stock is up to date, keeping up with all updates, floor-set, Inventory, shipment, etc.
Accomplishments: I am proud to say shortly after I started at Forever21 my managers saw major potential in my skills, which were styling, and the ability to be a leader, I started off as a part time sales associate, and after a little training promoted to Visual Merchandiser. I was even offered a visual manager position but declined.
Stylist (04/01/2009 – 08/28/2010)
Last Employer: Little Black Dress
Contact Person: Valerie Mena 1708-762-7498
Responsibilities: Helping the clients pick silhouettes, colors, and style for their garments, giving them advice on hair and makeup, and picking out their accessories. Most importantly I was responsible for making the client feel comfortable and important.
Education
Establishment: IADT
Degree: Fashion Merchandising
Education Period: 08/01/2005 - 01/01/2006
Speciality: associats
Average Grade: 2.0
Details: Fashion Merchandising teaches, fabrication, standards, style, and communication. I also learned the difference between Fashion and Style. Fashion- is something that can be taught, and its not permanent. Style- Is a quality that one possess, that can not be taught or duplicated.
Skills
- Style - Confidence - Leadership - Knowledge - Communication skills - Customer service skills - Cashier - Stock
Computer Skills: I can type 76 words per minute., and I know how to operate most computers, laptops, etc.