CALYPSO — Lexington, KY

Store Manager / Visual & Buying Manager | March 2026–Present

• Lead daily store operations while supporting the brand’s visual merchandising, buying, styling, and e-commerce initiatives.

• Assist with seasonal product selection and buying, evaluating products based on brand identity, customer preferences, current trends, and sales opportunities.

• Develop and execute visual merchandising displays and floor sets that create cohesive product stories and encourage customer engagement.

• Manage product assortment and inventory through Shopify, maintaining accurate product listings, pricing, imagery, sizing, and stock levels.

• Coordinate product launches and seasonal collections, including merchandising, styling, product presentation, and online execution.

• Assist with photoshoot styling, creative direction, and visual content production for website and social media.

• Create and organize product collections and merchandising resources to support sales-floor and e-commerce presentation.

• Collaborate directly with ownership on product development, merchandising strategy, and brand presentation.

CALYPSO — Lexington, KY

Visual Merchandising Intern | June 2025–March 2026

• Supported daily visual merchandising and maintained a cohesive brand presentation across the sales floor.

• Assisted with product styling, floor sets, displays, and seasonal merchandising initiatives.

• Supported e-commerce operations through Shopify product updates, inventory management, product organization, and website merchandising.

• Assisted with photoshoots by styling merchandise, coordinating product presentation, and organizing visual assets.

• Contributed to social media content creation and promotional campaigns designed to showcase new collections and drive customer engagement.

URBAN OUTFITTERS — Louisville, KY

Sales Associate | July 2024–April 2026

• Delivered customer-focused styling and product recommendations within a fast-paced specialty retail environment.

• Maintained visual standards and supported merchandising initiatives in accordance with brand guidelines.

• Assisted with shipment processing, replenishment, inventory organization, and sales-floor recovery.

• Developed knowledge of customer behavior, product trends, and retail operations through direct sales-floor experience.

JBIER INC. — Lexington, KY

E-Commerce Merchandising Intern | April 2024–August 2024

• Supported e-commerce merchandising through product organization, website updates, and digital product presentation.

• Assisted with product descriptions, imagery, and online merchandising to create a cohesive customer shopping experience.

• Organized product information and inventory to support accurate and efficient e-commerce operations.

• Collaborated on digital merchandising initiatives and maintained brand consistency across online platforms.

University of Kentucky

B.A. in Fashion Merchandising and Textiles

Pursuing a comprehensive education in fashion merchandising, retail strategy, textiles, consumer behavior, and product development. Coursework and hands-on projects have developed skills in trend analysis, buying and assortment planning, visual merchandising, branding, and fashion marketing, with a focus on understanding both the creative and business sides of the fashion industry.

Buying & Merchandising: Product Selection · Trend Research · Assortment Planning · Visual Merchandising · Product Styling · Product Development

E-Commerce & Retail: Shopify · E-Commerce Merchandising · Inventory Management · Product Listings · Retail Operations · Customer Experience

Creative: Photoshoot Styling · Creative Direction · Graphic Design · Apparel Design · Social Media Content Creation

Professional: Leadership · Team Management · Communication · Organization · Trend Awareness