About Me

Career Goals

Get promoted to senior buyer at Free People corporate headquarters within 3-4 years of working at this contemporary bohemian women's company.
Become involved in the styling of Free People clothing for our catalogs and website
Work hard, network, and climb the corporate ladder to make enough money to lead a comfortable lifestyle and support a family.

Merchandising Skills:

Detail-oriented and focused
Vast understanding of retail math and buying functions
2 years experience with retail sales and inventory management

Skill Sets

Computer Skills:

Experienced and proficient in Mircrosoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Mac and PC competent
Tech-savvy and a fast learner
Used POS systems to create, update, manage, track, and organize purchase orders.

Hello,

My name is Corinna and I graduated from Central Michigan University in December 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising & Design, and a minor in Journalism.

Bio

Most people are surprised to find out that I grew up in a tiny town in the tip-top of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, called Hancock. Fashion is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the U.P. I have been obsessed with fashion ever since I can remember and grew up watching runway shows on the Style Network instead of cartoons. Even though I always knew I loved fashion, I never thought of it as a tangible career path. When I started school at CMU, I was a biology major. I stayed a biology major for 2 years until I realized that I hated it. Once I started the fashion program, I knew I found the perfect fit for me.

WHY

I love fashion because clothes give you a way to control how you are perceived by other people. Fashion makes it possible to give off a good first impression and feel confident in yourself. I want everyone to see the impact an amazing outfit can make in your self-esteem and overall attitude on life!

I believe:

Asking myself critical questions and searching for the answers is the key to self-awareness and discovery. This is essential in working efficiently alone or within a team.
It is better to be overdressed and over-prepared than underprepared and underdressed because standing out from the crowd for exceeding expectations will guarantee that people remember you.
It's better to slow down my thought process and focus on completing one task at a time to ensure that it is done professionally and accurately. Quality is much more important than quantity
My background in journalism will contribute exponentially to my success in the apparel industry. I understand the elements of deadline pressure and utilizing words to translate abstract concepts to appeal to a wide variety of different audiences and target markets.

Philosophy Statement

Management Skills:

Strong communication skills.
Effective multitasking skills.
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks using time management skills.
Utilized interpersonal skills to develop relationships with vendors and employees.