RACHEL A.

BERGAN
Bergan@email.sc.edu (978) 886-6216 48 Bellevue Road, Andover, MA 01810 EDUCATION University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Bachelor of Science Retailing, expected May 2013 Emphasis in fashion merchandising August 2010 Present

Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy January 2012 May 2012 Study abroad program; completed courses in Italian fashion, public relations, and fashion history Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY CAREER EXPERIENCE August 2009 May 2010

Nordstrom Burlington, MA May 2012 Present Retail Sales Intern Seek new fashion and product knowledge to act as an expert for the customer Perform daily department maintenance tasks including stock work, merchandising and price markdowns Participate in all components of the internship program: selling on the floor, customer events, job shadowing, and classroom programs Bus2Alps www.bus2alps.com March 2012 Present Campus Ambassador Promote student travel company to University of South Carolina students studying abroad in Europe Utilize social media platforms to communicate travel opportunities to students Francescas Collections Salem, NH Sales Associate Assisted customers in selecting merchandise and styling their looks Styled mannequins and merchandised the store December 2011 January 2012

College Fashionista www.collegefashionista.com August 2011 December 2011 Style Guru Photographed and wrote weekly fashion journalism pieces on street style Discussed trends, provided styling tips, and provided information on obtaining looks CocoKouture Magazine www.cocokouture.com May 2011 December 2011 Public Relations and Social Media Intern Daily Facebook and Twitter (CoTweet) updates Researched new ways to utilize and implement social media, advertising, and video media platforms Conducted market research and brand outreach Assisted in the creation of a media kit Anthropologie Burlington, MA May 2010 August 2010 Visual Intern Worked with the visual team to create an innovative and compelling visual environment Responsible for creating and maintaining all displays: windows, platforms, home, apparel, signage, wall uppers, and large-scale installations Bertuccis Restaurant Andover, MA November 2007 January 2012 Hostess, take out Worked as a hostess, placed and packaged take out orders, and bussed tables Interacted with customers and provided customer service both face-to-face and over the phone CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Garnet & Black Magazine August 2011 Present Public Relations Member of the public relations team for University of South Carolinas official school magazine Plan and promote events, distribute magazines to students, and host launch parties University of South Carolina Fashion Board August 2010 Present Help plan and participate in fashion-related events on campus Organize and participate in fashion shows, fundraisers, promotional events, and seminars *References available upon request