Claire Allen
Fashion Merchandising Student
About:
Strong Fashion Merchandising student graduating from Mississippi State University in 2023. People and results driven, skilled in retail and merchandising. Experienced leader with a demonstrated history in social media marketing, visual merchandising, and event programming.
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Experience:
Trademark Licensing Student Intern - Office of the General Counsel Mississippi State University Aug 2021 - Present · Starkville, Mississippi
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Style visual merchandising displays with licensed MSU apparel for weekly Coach's Show Livestreams.
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Write advertisements on local retailers carrying licensed MSU apparel for the Coach's Show.
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Create and post graphics and advertisements for MSU apparel on the Hail State Style social media accounts.
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Merchandising Intern - Fanatics, Inc. · Internship
May 2022 - Aug 2022 · Jacksonville, Florida​
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Work directly with In-Venue retail buyers to make purchasing decisions and strategies for each in-venue team.
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Analyze data in Excel, DAX, and Op Suite to make logical buying decisions.
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Create new strategies and initiatives to grow the In-Venue and E-Commerce business through the Intern Final Project.
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Retail Sales Associate - Atlanta Braves
May 2021 - Aug 2021 ​Atlanta, Georgia
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Assisted with day-to-day operations within the retail shops in Truist Park.
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Created visual merchandising displays in the "Braves For Her" boutique.
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Became familiar with brands and labels sold in the Braves Clubhouse Stores.​
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Activities and Leadership:
Kappa Delta Sorority
Delta Omega Chapter: Aug 2019-Present
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team
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Help to recognize diversity in our chapter and create a sense of inclusion to all women on campus.
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Facilitate DEI training sessions and plan educational events for all members
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Fashion Board
Aug 2019-Present
Executive Board Member: Emcee
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Introduce vendors and designers during Fashion Board Shows
Etre Magazine Stylist
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Created looks and organized themes for Fashion Board’s magazine.
Backstage Team Member
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Planned and organized fashion shows to promote clothing from local designers and vendors.
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