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Work Background
Loved Up VintageCurator and Content Creator
Jun. 2021United States · RemoteA labor of love that has been in the works for years. Combining my thirty years of buying and styling experience with my love of writing, to design a vintage website whose descriptions deliver the personal touch missing from contemporary online shops. An shop steeped in connection to the past and content that reads like notes from an old friend.
Personal BusinessFreelance Writer
May. 2020Greater HoustonContract writing projects including but not limited to; content creation and editing, copywriting, fashion/lifestyle editorial, and fiction.
Kiki Nass IIBrand Manager and Senior Buyer
Jul. 2014 - Aug. 2020Austin, Texas Metropolitan AreaSuccessfully manage all aspects of store and online sales platforms. From buying to hiring, writing and communicating with online followers and shop clients daily. Report to owner with sales and marketing opportunities created, social media strategies, blogger partnerships, as well as typical buyer and sales reporting. Closed due to Covid 19.
BLESSINGS IN DISGUISEBrand Manager and Director Of Sales
Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2014Austin, Texas Metropolitan AreaResponsible for expanding the brand in new markets by securing appointments in new territories. Assisted accounts with visual display, stock replacement and reorders, as well as extensive travel for trunk shows. Assisted with marketing, social media and styled photoshoots.
Kiki RisaStore Manager and Content Creator
Oct. 2009 - Nov. 2012Destin, Florida, United StatesResponsible for some buying and all store operations for small upscale boutique, including visual display, floor changes, managed 4 person team of stylists. Grew the business 45% in my two years there, even in the face of environmental challenges that effected overall business in our area.
Kiki Nass Boutique, Austin TXOwner/Buyer
Oct. 2005 - Jul. 2009Austin, TXSuccessfully operated my own small upscale boutique, which included many alternative marketing ideas such as in store art exhibitions every quarter to generate new clientele. Built website, established online presence.
Saks Fifth AvenueBrand Specialist, Dallas TX
Aug. 2001 - Oct. 2005Maximize Theory business by planning buys and appropriate assortments
Maintain Theory business through reorders and initiating transfers Communicate with Theory and Saks corporate weekly to recap sales and report on by style performances
Motivate and manage contemporary sales associates
Nine West GroupBuyer
Sep. 1993 - Jun. 2001Responsible for buying all categories of footwear for 9 & CO retail stores
Trained and developed associate buyer
Researched and reported on junior lifestyle trends Developed store presentation, merchandising guidelines and nationwide marketing strategies Extensive travel to shop 68 store chain and access successful junior markets
Interpreted emerging footwear trends quickly to provide a fashion assortment Developed and sourced exclusive product through agents and branded resources
Shopped Europe for fashion direction and product inspiration