eLIZabeth bosco

Bachelor of Applied ArtsApparel Merchandising MajorProfessional Sales MinorLizbosco90@gmail.com

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Table of ContentsResumeSkill SetsCareer Philosophy & GoalsORA InternshipTATT InternshipMilan Study AbroadAcademic WorkLetters of RecommendationReferences

Elizabeth A. Bosco 656 Saint Nicholas Ave Apt 45 New York, NY 10030

Phone: 248-974-5042 E-Mail: Lizbosco90@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain a PR internship/position within the accessory or apparel industry.

Education

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan May 2013

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Apparel Merchandising Apparel Merchandising major, Professional Sales minor GPA: 3.53/4.00

Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti, Milano, Italy August 2012- December, 2012

Study abroad program in fashion merchandising Developed the skills necessary to effectively operate within foreign cultures by working with students from

around the world. Gained a greater understanding of the global functions of the fashion industry. GPA: 3.66/ 4.00

Professional Experience

The Accessory Think Tank, New York, NY June, 2013-December, 2013

Production Manager/ Consultant Served as a liaison between designers and manufacturer. Operated with manufacturer to source textiles and develop products. Performed quality inspections for designers and made corrections when needed. Sourced, ordered, and delivered hardware on behalf of designers. One-on-one consulting with multiple clients.

ORA Accessory Showroom, New York, NY June, 2012- August 2012

Showroom Intern Generated weekly ORA social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest). Corresponded directly with designers regarding media and press releases. Processed showroom items for press shoots and editorial events. Assisted with seasonal editor collection review events. Drafted monthly email blasts and networking initiatives. Merchandised products for showroom presentation.

The Gap, Novi, MI June, 2011- January, 2012

Sales Associate Assisted in the assembly of store displays. Utilized interpersonal skills by assisting customers in making purchases. Employed problem solving & communication skills to improve customer experience.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in Mac & PC Lectra Kaledo Suite Microsoft Dynamics CRM Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign

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Career PhilosophySkill SetsMarketing Skills

Promotion and outreach through social media outlets. Knowledge of advertising and marketing trends. CertifiedinCAREWInternationalDimensionsofProfessional Selling. Knowledge of current and future trends.

Merchandising Skills Consulting Product development Sourcing Research and trend forecasting Professional sales Visual merchandising

Personal Skills Computer Skills Detailoriented Organized Dedicated&focused Leader Excellentcommunicationskills Strong work ethic

I believe... Hardwork,organization,timemanagement,andexcellentcommunicationskills are the keys to success. Setting high standards for myself and others promotes professional and personal growth. In life each person has a passion, this is not something chosen of free will but rather an obsession that you are drawn to. I found my passion in the fashion industry. Taking chances and pushing myself are the best ways to reach my full potential.

Fashionistheultimateformofexpression.Career GoalsIn the next 2 years I hope to...

Obtain a position in production management within a well-respected company. Lead and contribute to a team that offers the highest quality of work for our clients.

Stimulate growth for the advancement of my company and coworkers through my position. Expandmyprofessionalnetworktogainagreaterunderstandingofthefashion industry. Exceedleadershipandprofessionalexpectationswithinmycompany.

MicrosoftOfficeSuite ProficientinMac&PC Lectra Kaledo Suite MicrosoftDynamicsCRM Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,andInDesign

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ORA Showroom InternshipOra Showroom

142 W. 36 Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY10018 For any questions contact our PR Director Jodi Lin Wiener

(212) 564-3210 jodilin@oranyc.com

PUBLICATION/ EDITOR

RedBook Cristina ****

CONTACT NUMBER:

****@hearst.com 300 West 57th Street

ISSUE: October STORY: DATE OUT: 7/18/12 EXPECTED RETURN 7/25/12

DESIGNER STYLE NUMBER COLOR DESCRIPTION Marcia Moran BB3013 Gold, titanium druzy Large gold cuff w/

titanium druzy stone Marcia Moran BB2618 Gold, titanium druzy Gold cuff w/ titanium

druzy stone Marcia Moran BB3163 Black, titanium druzy Black resin cuff w/

titanium druzy stone Marcia Moran BB3163 Black, black druzy Black resin cuff w/

black druzy stone Marcia Moran AM1736 Gold, titanium druzy Gold snake ring w/

titanium druzy head Marcia Moran - Gold, black Gold triple finger ring

w/ black stone detail Marcia Moran PG150 Gold, druzy Gold skull ring w/

druzy eyes Marcia Moran AN415 Gold, druzy Gold skull necklace

w/ druzy eyes Melvin 5BRNG Gold Gold 5 bullet ring Melvin BBLBR Black, gold Black leather cuff w/

gold bullet detail w/ Swarovski crystal

Melvin ZZNEC Gold Large gold bullet necklace

Melvin TIGBR Gold Gold tiger cuff w/ Swarovski crystals

Melvin OCTBR Gold Gold octopus cuff w/ Gold Swarovski

crystals

As a PR/showroom intern I was responsible for completing many tasks onadailybasis.Directlytotherightisanexampleofanoutforpresssheetthat I completed for Redbook Magazine. Pictured below are all the items I pulled for the shoot.

I also created email blasts for our designers that featured their latest press and best selling items. These emails were sent to buyers, magazine editors, and active accounts.

I was also responsible for the show-rooms Facebook and would generate daily posts featuring our designers items. The screenshot to the right is anexampleofoneofmyposts.

The photo to the left is of a visit from a blogger and stylist from theHuffingtonPost.Iassistedinchoosing items for her upcoming posts and introduced her to all of our designers lines.

The photo to the right is from the editor event held at the showroom.I set up all of our designers line sheets so that each editor could take a copy with them, and took diligent notes as to what the editors comments were.

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TATT Consulting Internship

DuringmyinternshipasaconsultantI was given many responsibilities. The photo to the left was taken during a sourcing meeting with Global Leather, for our designer Brynas new line.

I was often given the task of merchandising the showroom. The photo aboveisofmeandthemerchandisingIcompletedforPaolaDangondsline before an editorial event.

While interning I worked very closely with our designers. The photo to the right is of me working with Marie Be-rard, the designer behind Soltek. She and I collaborated to re-create one of my vintage bags.

To the left is a photo of my vintage bag, I am holding a swatch of wine colored ostrichthatwillbeusedonthefinalproduct.

ThefinalphotoisofLauraVela,anotherdesignerthatIworkedwith.Duringthismeeting we were discussing colorways for her upcoming collection.

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Study AbroadFashion MarketingWhile studying in Milan I completed a course in fashion marketing. For the proj-ect we worked with a design student to build their brand and planned a fashion showforF/W2013.Thefirststepintheprocesswasdevelopingthelinethroughsketchesandtextileselection,thisisdisplayedabove.Secondlywecreatedsocialmedia outlets, below is the Facebook cover-photo for menswear designer Sheycha Dem.TheQRcodeleadstoapromotionalvideowecreated.

Study AbroadStylingI also took a course in styling while in Milan. One project focused on our interpretation of the contemporary baroque trend.

Finally we crafted two types of invitations fortheshow.Thelargewoodenboxwassigned by Sheycha and contained a paper invitation with a handkerchief made of thesametextilesusedinhercollection.Thesmallerboxcontainedsimpletissuesand a smaller version of the paper invita-tion.

The slide to the left consists of items that I purchased and styled for a photo shoot to reinforce my interpretation of the trend.

Thefinalslideswerecreatedtoconvey my inspiration and some of the elements of contemporary baroque.

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Fashion Advertising & Promotion

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Bag insert, attached with brad. Allows cutsomer to alter text displayed.

This project focused on the creation of a brand along with advertisements, packaging, and promotions. Free To Be, the brand my group created was targeted to girls aged 7 to 14, with the goal of inspiringself-confidence.

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The images above are of our two-piece hang-tag, and interactive shopping bag with a spinning display and feather tissues.

In addition to packaging we created twodifferentmagazineads.Thefirston the right is a promotional ad. Our feather logo is actually a removable sticker that the consumer could take a photo with to receive a discount. TheQRcodeinthemiddleoftheadleads the user to our promotional video on YouTube.

The second ad is also interactive for the customer. We provided a paper doll with clothing that would be sold in the store, as well as a diverse selec-tion of activities for them to choose from.

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Introduction to FashionIndustryFitted Blazer

Sku #: 77653

Belted Trench Coat

Sku #: 27348

Poncho

Sku #: 98746

Bubble Jacket

Sku #: 63521

Box Coat

Sku #: 87463

Outerwear

CADAdobeIllustrator

Sku #: 98746Color #: 476, 682Color Name: Dijon, Deep Teal

Sku #: 98746Pattern #: 187

Pattern Name: Simple Stripe

Sku #: 98746Color #: 682, 476Color Name: Deep Teal, Dijon

Outerwear Colorway

The purpose of this project was to develop trend forecasts for generationYconsumerswithcottontextilesinmind.

This project consisted of the creation of a 20 piece Spring collection for Chicos. It was divided into 4 categories, outerwear, dress-wear, sleepwear, and casual wear. Below are samples from my collection.

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DesignAnalysis

This analysis project was used to identify and evaluate the elements and principles of design. Above is my evaluation of pattern.

AdvancedTextiles

ABJL Industries Fashion FabricPrice: $7.99 Per Yard

Technical Data Sheet

Structural AttributesFabric Count: 67X67=134, High

Yarn Size: Heavy (29.3 Tex)Bow: Zero- PassesFabric Weight: Medium (4.573 oz/yd^2)

Weave: 1X1 warp 1X1 lling, Plain weave

Fabric Specimen

Performance Attributes Standard

Appearance Aer Repeated

Laundering: Fail 3.1 3.5 Minimum Tear Strength: Passes W: 4.16 > or = to 2.5 PSI F:4.2Abrasion Resistance: Passes FU:763 750-1,000 Cycles

FD:753 Pilling Resistance: Passes 4.67 4 Minimum

Wrinkle Recovery: Fail 3 > or = to 3.5

For this project, my group had to analyze a fabric and choose an end use for it. We then preformed multiple fabric tests to see if it would be an appropriate fabric to use for the garment. In addition to performing many of the tests, I was responsible for creating the technical data sheet.

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Threads Production & PromotionFor the 15th annual show I was a member of the communications team. I aided in the creation of the program, website, and all running operations of the show. Including controlling all visual aids throughout the show from the sound booth. I was also responsible for organizing photoshoots for the program, website, and day of the show. To the right is the cover of the program which was created using Photoshop, Illustrator,andInDesign.Itconveysanart deco theme, that coincides with the showsthemeofLights,Camera,Fashion.

Below is a spread from the program, it includes a movie poster that I created to promote the show.

Fashion Buying

The 6-month plan aids in determining how much merchandise the buyer is go-ing to need for a given time. It is essential when making purchases and for buy-ing the right amount. After the 6-month period, these numbers are calculated and compared to last years numbers. This helps the buyer, because it forecasts plans,sales,andmerchandisingtohelpprovidethecorrectprofitrangeforthecompany.

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ThefeaturedQRcode leads to a video that I created, it was presented at the beginning of the show.

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January 31, 2013 Dear Future Employer I have been asked by Elizabeth Bosco to write a letter of recommendation for her portfolio and it is my pleasure to do so. I write this recommendation based on my four year association with Elizabeth and speak to Elizabeths work as a student as well as on a personal level. Over the years I have been most impressed with Elizabeths intelligence, enthusiasm and professional drive which have helped her to achieve an overall GPA of 3.5/4.0. In all areas, Elizabeth Bosco is truly an outstanding student! Elizabeth Bosco is a mature, honest, hard working, dedicated individual with a true desire to learn and who is extremely dedicated to her field of study. Elizabeth is able to synthesize information from a wide variety of liberal arts and humanity disciplines and to apply it to her major area of study. She is a very creative thinker, and as a result, is able to solve problems without guidance. Her insightful questions and responses have initiated discussions that have benefitted all the students in her classes. Furthermore, Elizabeth is self-motivated, sets realistic yet high standards and goals for herself, and works diligently to achieve them. She is a strong communicator, both oral and written, and interacts easily with others. Not only has she performed well academically, but her summer 2012 internship employer (ORA Accessory Showroom, NYC) also highly praised her drive, ambition, and initiative. Elizabeth also supplemented her academic education with significant professional development, leadership and service activities. In order to further develop her understanding of the textile/apparel industry, Elizabeth undertook a study abroad experience, taking classes at the Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti in Milan, Italy which provided Elizabeth the opportunity to explore the fashion industry from a European perspective. From her coursework, Elizabeth has demonstrated an excellent grasp of important retail and industry concepts. She is also a strong communicator and as a result her work is always well written, organized, and professional. In addition, Elizabeth is a team player who has the ability to work with and motivate others. These qualities would make Elizabeth an excellent candidate for any organization. Lastly, Elizabeths ability to multitask and manage her time effectively has allowed her to be both student and an active member several student organizations including FAMD the Fashion Association of Merchandising & Design. Elizabeth Bosco is a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who has consistently demonstrated strong creative abilities and leadership skills. The combination of initiative and a true desire to learn has molded Elizabeth into a well-educated, interesting and capable individual. Elizabeths accomplishments as a student at Central Michigan University have been notable and consistent as evidence by her vita, transcripts, and service activities. Elizabeth Bosco is truly an exceptional student who serves as a role model to other undergraduates at CMU. She represents the Apparel Merchandising & Design program well and I am confident that she will be very successful in her chosen career. Sincerely, Tanya Domina Professor of Apparel Merchandising and Design 102 Wightman Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 (989) 774-5587 e-mail: tanya.domina@cmich.edu

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Elizabeth A. Bosco 656 Saint Nicholas Ave Apt 45 New York, NY 10030

Phone: (248)-974-5042 E-Mail: Lizbosco90@gmail.com

References

Nancy Forman Chief Consultant The Accessory Think Tank Nancythinktank@gmail.com (310)-663-6719 Morgan Bogle Designer Freedom Of Animals Morgan@freedomofanimals.com (917)-250-4667 Jodi Lin Wiener Principal: Jodi Lin PR Jodi Lin PR Jodilin@jodilinpr.com (917)-971-0359 Damon Pittman Professor of Fashion Merchandising & Media Marketing Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti Milano Damon.pittman@gmail.com +39-329-471-0551 Tanya Domina Professor of Merchandising & Design Central Michigan University Tanya.domina@cmich.edu (989)-774-5587