Julie Clark

Teaching responsibilities and areas of research: Apparel Product Development, Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing, International Fashion Consumers and Retailers. Served as the Study Abroad Professor’s Assistant in Paris, FR (January 2013) to help direct two student courses and involvement in fashion week couture shows.

Used trend knowledge and corporate direction to create merchandise displays. Sold product while developing customer relationships. Organized fixtures to create maximum profitability.

Received and processed new merchandise, calculated markups and markdowns and assisted in buying decisions. Designed and implemented windows and in store displays. Prepared merchandise for trade and fashion shows. Organized stock, assisted customers in personal styling and managed cash flow.

Analyzed and compared best and worst selling styles to minimize markdown liabilities and maximize profitability of future orders. Accurately input and reviewed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of correct goods. Conducted competitive shopping in key competitor stores to determine new trends and validate retail values.

Discovered emerging musicians and songs using trend knowledge and research capabilities. Reviewed current music in weekly blog posts to entertain and update website visitors. Utilized Google analytics and creative writing skills to increase post popularity and web reach. View my work at: http://adventured.com/author/julieclark/

Consumer Behavior, Industry Research, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Thesis focus: Bargain Shopping in the Off-­‐Price Retail Sector Awards: Fashion and Apparel Scholarship, Teaching Assistantship

Awards: University Academic Scholarship, Apparel Merchandising Academic Scholarship