CanDace Johnson928 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222 CanDace@Styletravels.com 347-856-9756 http://www.styletravels.com/

Skills

Copy editing, SEO Writing, Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr , fashion industry experience 7 years, journalism background, published author, Quark, Adobe Photoshop, All Microsoft Office , visual merchandising, mood boards, trend forecasting, event planning, budget planning, merchandising. Photo’s to follow

Work Experience

● Punch/ JJAMZ Inc 2011○ Showroom Manager

Accessories visual merchandise manager Maximized showroom capabilities by resourcing unique display pieces , streamlining visual presentations to increase salesManage all incoming and outgoing samplesCollaborate with design team to create presentations for clients Transformed numbering system from physical to an all internet based system. Assisting in team training to turn over new system and developed an ongoing communication to trouble shoot new system and fix kinks.Designed mood boards and trend stories Assist design team in pulling parts and pieces to complete lines for clients

○ Showroom Assistant/ Office ManagerAssisted showroom manager in day to day activitiesMerchandised showroom annuallyOrganized archive room with over 15,000 accessories Ordered all office suppliesCreated budget for 2012 saving company $12,000 per yearHandled all shipment, maintenance and supply inventory

● Joey Showroom 2010○ Showroom Assistant

Daily Showroom maintenance and merchandising Assist in sales for brands: Resin Denim, TT Collection, Romy Gold, Maggie Ward, Black Halo, House of Harlow, Tuleste Accessories and A Peace Treaty.Attended several markets: Intermezzo 2010, Coterie 2011Outsourced for visual merchandising at SAKS 5th AvenueMaintained showroom blog www.Joeyshowroom.blogspot.com Responsible for PR returns and send outs

● Tommy Hilfiger 2010○ Runway collection Stylist

Stylist for runway collection #4 in sales company wideManaged product knowledge seminars Maintained client bookAssisted in PR pulls and dressing of celebrity clients

○ Team leaderTrained a team of 7Register and new hire trainingResponsible for register maintenance Opened/ closed store

● The Family of Sharonda Calhoun 2008○ Personal Assistant

Personal assistant and nanny for family of 3Coordinated move to new house: Liaison with Realtor, Designer and Contractor Moved family of 3 to Dubai Booked travel, domestic and internationalMaintained schedule of toddler including all classes, play dates and appointmentsManaged household budgets for groceries, travel, classes and suppliesResponsible for household staff, managing their daily tasks and projects

● 4Pm Events/ Wedding Salon 2008

○ Sales RepresentativeManaged hi-end wedding accountsDaily research of new accounts: 5 new accounts dailyGenerated Sales for New York, LA and Florida Markets: revenue of 20K in 3 months Handled more than 10- 6 figure eventsMaintained client relationshipsProvided on-site support for largest luxury bridal trade show in the countryPre-screened prospect employees based on criteria of Vice President and PresidentRecruited and interviewed all interns and sales reps Created and tracked budgets for events

MaxMara USA 2007○ North East/ Midwest Department Store Visual Merchandiser

Maintained sales and visuals throughout the Northeast and Midwest RegionManaged 6 People Responsible for sales for more than 15 stores, including but not limited to shipment and managementPlanned seasonal seminars and meetings to increase sales

Ziordia Handbags 2007○ Sales Representative/ Showroom Manager

Developed Accounts for luxury handbag lineMaintained accounts throughout United StatesGenerated ALL sales for the first 3 months Contributed to Spring 2008 collection: worked with designer to complete the lineCommunicated with factory for all orders and development, including but not limited to production problems, trouble shooting and design aspectsTrade shows: Project and Magic 2007. Handled inventory in relation to salesMerchandised Showroom PR duties, maintained relationships with major fashion magazines for brand promotionsSample send out and returns

Education Columbia College Chicago 2006

● B.F.A Art Entertainment Media Management● B.A Journalism with Magazine Concentration