KATHERINE M.

NICHOLS

School Address: knichols3@elon.edu Permanent Address:
8914 Campus Box 35 Fifth Avenue
Elon, NC 27244 New York, NY 10003
C: 978-424-1488 C: 978-424-1488

EDUCATION
Elon University, Elon, NC May 2016
Bachelor of Arts: Strategic Communications, Journalism Minor: French
Current GPA: 3.63/4.0 Honors College

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Gucci, New York, NY May 2014 - Present
PR Intern
Track merchandise for brand using Fashion GPS system
Organize brands fashion closet from previous and current collections
Assist in daily administrative tasks

PR Consulting, New York, NY May 2013 - August 2013
Fashion Intern
Tracked merchandise for designers Nina Ricci and Narciso Rodriguez
Transported items to and from various magazines, stylists, and other publications
Selected items to be sent to events and shoots for celebrity clients
Organized models and assisted with room arrangements for Nina Ricci Resort 2014 presentation

Old Navy Marlborough, MA May 2010 - December 2013
Sales Associate
Exceeded all sales goals for brand credit card as head cashier
Created aesthetically pleasing in-store and window displays
Promoted new trends on the sales floor

Nordstrom, Inc., Natick, MA August 2010 - August 2011
Intern
Interviewed companys marketing team and trained by many top employees in areas ranging from merchandising to branding
Organized in-store charity event where girls donated old prom dresses to those in need
Participated in focus groups to share ideas about marketing and logistics for charity event
Sent out flyers and emailed potential donors to promote charity event

Ellite Promotions, Worcester, MA October 2009 - June 2010
Intern
Travelled door-to-door to sell tickets and sent emails to potential investors for a local fashion show
Assisted in model searches, clothes fittings, and venue selection process for shows
Applied makeup and organized models for Massachusetts Institute of Technology fashion show

RELATED ACTIVITIES
The Edge Magazine, Elon, NC September 2012 - Present
Wrote multiple in-depth fashion articles for the Elon University magazine
Prepared various photo shoots and conducted interviews for the magazine
Collaborated with other journalists and editors in a workplace environment

Teen Vogue University, New York, NY October 2010 October 2011
Participated in interviews and lectures with top designers, fashion bloggers and editors in the industry
Learned design and writing techniques from industry professionals such as Jason Wu, Michael Kors, and Anna Wintour

SKILLS
Comprehensive knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Avid Media Composer
Conversational in French