Kristina Bazzi
http://kristinabazzi.weebly.com
Kristina.Bazzi@outlook.com
704.724.5515
Objective
To increase my exposure to the textile, technology and fashion industry through my work experiences.
My focus in textile sciences concentrate on technology, manufacturing, marketing, merchandising and
apparel. I continue to acquire skills necessary in the retail, garment and textile industries in efforts to
become a well-rounded fashion industry professional.
Skills
Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Retail, Textiles, Inventory Management,
Marketing, Creative Strategy, Design, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Public Speaking, Presentation, Customer
Oriented, Microsoft Office, Illustration, Sketching, Adobe Design Programs, SPIN Selling, Problem Solving, CAD,
Merchandising, Client Services, Gerber Accumark, Leadership, Apparel, Highly personable
Education
Eastern Michigan University – College of Technology, Bachelor of Science
April 2015| Major: Apparel, Textile and Merchandising, Minor: Marketing
Major GPA: 3.85, Overall GPA: 3.4
Associations & Special Programs: MAGIC Trade Show Las Vegas Extended Program, New York Fashion Markets
Extended Program, CAD Digitized for Grand Rapids Chair using Gerber Technology, AMA (American Marketing
Association) - Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – School of Fashion
2012-2013| Major: Fashion Design
Minor: Fashion Merchandising and Management
Organizations: Fashion Illustration - Fashion Marketing and Management - Fashion Buzz: Marketing organization
Fashion Design - Couture Collaboration’s - SCAD School of Fashion - SCAD serve: Volunteer
Recreational Teams: Soccer, Beach Volleyball
Experience
Style Consultant/Assistant Buyer January 2015 – Present
Alexander’s Custom Clothier’s of Northville | 124 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167
Responsibilities:
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Applied retail mathematics & prepared forecasts for team review
Conducted marketing research
Assistant Exhibitor February 2015- February 2015 (February 2014)
Chelsco - Metro Michigan Women's Wear Trade Show | 36 Londonderry Lane Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Responsibilities: (focus accessories)
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Designed pop-up shop for exhibitor booth
Applied visual merchandising techniques to drive visits & conversions during trade show
Style Sales Consultant July 2014 - October 2014
Neiman Marcus | 2705 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
Focus: Designer Jewelry
Responsibilities:
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Attained sales goals
Provided style recommendations, customer service, support for clients
Assisted with in-store visual merchandising strategy
Kristina Bazzi
http://kristinabazzi.weebly.com
Kristina.Bazzi@outlook.com
704.724.5515
Sales Consultant October 2013 – July 2014
J.Crew | 27262 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Responsibilities:
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Consistently exceeded sales quota
Managed POS register system & conducted product quality assessments
Styled clients in an effort to drive sales
Sales Ambassador November 2010 – August 2012
Swarovski | 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Product & company knowledge
Client conversion & Developed long-term cliental relations
Promotional Display - Visual Merchandising
Stylist - Exceeding sales goals
Inventory - POS system
Wardrobe Consultant July 2010 – November 2010
Alexander’s Custom Clothier’s of Northville | 124 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167
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Managed client profiles & appointment schedule
Analyzed & critiqued manufacturer & designer look-books
Developed and maintained long term client relations
Provided ordering assistance & post-sales customer support
Interests/Hobbies: Soccer, Hiking, Running, Basketball, Fashion, Reading – Current Events (WSJ,NYT,WWD),
Cooking & Baking, Outdoor adventures, Family time, Sewing, Sketching, Painting