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Kelsey Smith

@kelseysmith

I am a creative and skilled student graduating May 2026 with a BS in Fashion Merchandising with minors in Fashion Media and Spanish!

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fashion/beauty role where I can apply merchandising, PR, and sales experience—supporting brand launches, curating content, and driving results in a collaborative, fast-paced team.

I’m a Fashion Merchandising student graduating May 2026, focused on building a career within the fashion and beauty industries. Through coursework and hands-on roles, I’ve developed a strong, brand-forward mix of merchandising thinking, communication skills, and results orientation.

In PR, I worked as a Public Relations Intern for Michele Marie PR, researching editors, media outlets, influencers, and social media trends. I tracked ongoing press coverage, assisted with celebrity gifting, and helped draft pitches and support influencer/press outreach using multiple PR platforms.

On the retail and marketing side, I’ve balanced customer experience with performance goals—supporting Gucci as a Sales Associate at The Designer Pop-Up and partnering with clients through sales and marketing internships. I also managed inventory and supported NYFW readiness as a Showroom/NYFW Intern.

I’m especially energized by roles where I can connect product, storytelling, and digital execution. From analyzing engagement statistics (increasing engagement by 300%) to updating website content with Wix and Squarespace, I bring a practical, growth-minded approach to every team I join.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Public Relations Intern

Michele Marie PR

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Researched editors, media outlets, influencers, and social media trends, tracking ongoing press coverage for clients and products. Drafted pitches and supported influencer/press outreach, including celebrity gifting coordination.

Media Monitoring Media Pitching Social Media Trends Celebrity Gifting Muck Rack RocketReach Asana

Sales Associate - Gucci

Saks Off 5th

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)

Maintained Gucci garment and handbag displays and supported customers across the shopping experience within the Gucci department. Processed transactions in the POS system, followed multi-faceted security protocols, and worked toward sales and loyalty program enrollment goals.

Retail Sales Customer Service Visual Merchandising Loss Prevention Loyalty Programs Security Protocols Display

Showroom/NYFW Intern

The Confessional Showroom

Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 (1 month)

Managed and organized showroom inventory and supported the sales and marketing team during stylists’ appointments. Coordinated internal and external communications and helped prepare venues, models, and stylists for NYFW shows.

Inventory Management Sales Support Marketing Support Client Communication Vendor coordination Scheduling coordination Attention To Detail

Sales and Marketing Intern

Vendeuse Fashion

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Conducted competitive analyses and trend reports to prepare the team for client meetings with HONOR NYC and Besa Bridal. Updated website content and functions in Wix and Squarespace and supported retail-site research and wholesale database organization.

Competitive Analysis Client Meetings wix Squarespace

Director of Communications

Modista Fashion Group

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Led the marketing team and oversaw social media and visuals coordinators for the Modista Annual Fashion Show. Created on-campus and digital marketing campaigns to support show promotion.

Marketing Leadership Fashion Show Communications Social Media Management Campaign Development Content Planning Team Oversight

Social Media Director

A Magazine

Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Planned weekly multi-media posting schedules using engagement statistics, increasing engagement by 300% over the term. Coordinated with cross-functional team members and led ongoing social media execution.

Social Media Strategy Cross Functional Collaboration performance reporting

NYFW Wholesale Assistant

LaQuan Smith

Feb 2026 - Present (2 months)

Assisted the wholesale department in preparation for Market Week by creating line sheets, bills of materials, and a look book. Supported pricing strategy work, including US to EU conversion pricing.

Line Sheet Creation Bills Of Materials Lookbook Preparation Pricing Strategy US To EU Pricing Conversion Styling Support

NYFW Dresser

Verdavainne

Sep 2025 - Present (7 months)

Assisted with venue preparation and served as a backstage women’s dresser for NYFW. Supported show readiness by handling backstage dressing needs.

Show Day Support Garment Handling Attention To Detail Team Coordination Time Management

Dresser (Backstage)

Uncovered Productions

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Assisted with venue preparation and worked as a backstage women’s dresser. Supported backstage readiness for the production.

Garment Handling Team Coordination Attention To Detail Time Management

Annual Fashion Show Dresser

Kent State Annual Fashion Show

Apr 2023 - Present (3 years)

Worked as a backstage dresser for the Kent State Annual Fashion Show. Handled delicate and 3D-printed garments to support show readiness.

Delicate Garment Handling Attention To Detail Show Readiness Support Team Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kent State University

Minor, Fashion Media

Completed a minor in Fashion Media as part of undergraduate studies.

Kent State University

Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising

Activities and societies: Honors College member; Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society member (C1 Spanish fluency); Chi Omega President (2024).

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising with minors in Fashion Media and Spanish, graduating May 2026.