Lakin Hinton - Resume - June 2023

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Lakin

Hinton
My goal is to create captivating visuals that will best display
products to buyers. My passion for merchandising and diligence
have helped in pursuit of this goal.

Cell - (901) 826-0617


E-mail - hintonlakin27@ gmail.com
Website - Lakinhinton.weebly.com

Education B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences

Apparel Merchandising and Business Administration

Baylor University

Skills  Customer service


 Visual merchandising
 Jewelry design
 E-commerce/web building and social media marketing
 Branding
 Technical skills: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, CorelDraw, Microsoft Office

Experience Graphic Artist Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More


February 2023 - Current
My responsibilities involve understanding and fulfilling diverse customer needs. I excel
in personalized communication via in-person interactions and email. Utilizing Corel
Draw, I create captivating digital artwork, edit logos, organize proofs, and provide
competitive quotes. Additionally, I collaborate closely with our on-site production team,
ensuring seamless preparation and printing of custom T-shirts. My artistic vision,
combined with efficient execution, consistently delivers high-quality and visually
stunning products that surpass customer expectations.

Bridal Consultant Blushing Bride Boutique


October 2021 - February 2023
In my previous role as a bridal consultant, I excelled in building trusted relationships
with clients, providing exceptional styling and sales support. Recognizing my
performance, I was entrusted with the responsibility of creating captivating visual
merchandise settings at the boutique. This opportunity allowed me to showcase my talent
for visual merchandising, curating stunning displays and dressing mannequins to enhance
the boutique's ambiance.

Sales Associate Johnny Was


June 2021 – October 2022
My role was to introduce customers to this bohemian-style, California brand. Johhny
Was has a huge online presence and I fulfilled many online orders and processed
incoming shipment for new monthly collections. The collections were cohesive by their
signature prints, and I had the opportunity to display the new looks in the windows. I
used our company-wide visual plans to organize merchandise to be the most visually
appealing for shoppers.
Manager and Jewelry Designer Trends Perfumes & Pearls
July 2020 – September 2021
I forged a strong relationship with the owner of a local retailer and led a complete store
renovation, ensuring it remained current with modern designs and production standards. I
excelled in designing and constructing captivating window displays, featuring my own
line of handmade jewelry and cosmetics. By fostering lasting customer relationships, I
achieved successful sales in both jewelry and fragrances. Additionally, I maintained the
online store, managed social media presence, and hosted successful promotional events
to enhance brand visibility.

Brand Representative Altar’d State


October 2019 – November 2020
In my previous role, I embodied the faith-based themes of the Company while promoting
its clothing and home décor. As the highest-performing representative based on sales
volume, I earned the additional responsibility of designing in-store and window displays.
By seamlessly integrating faith-based messaging and visual merchandising, I created
captivating displays that highlighted the brand's values and aesthetics. These displays
played a crucial role in engaging customers and fostering a meaningful connection with
the brand.

Fashion Merchandising Intern Stanley Korshak


May 2019 - August 2019
During my college internship with an exclusive retailer, I gained valuable experience in
the following areas:

 Fine Jewelry: Engaging in visual merchandising and inventory management for


the fine jewelry collection.
 E-commerce: Contributing to product photography and website design for an
enhanced online shopping experience.
 Menswear: Creating captivating displays and supporting promotional efforts in
the menswear section.

This internship provided me with diverse skills and a comprehensive understanding of


various aspects of the retail industry. I gained expertise in presenting fine jewelry,
enhancing online experiences, and curating appealing displays for menswear. It laid a
solid foundation for my future career.

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