caitlin crabill

* Work with customer service of the store to resolve any problems and identify any needs while building relations with customers. * Assist the store manager with daily duties, including managing the staff and resolving issues with orders, deliveries, and store set up. * Aid in the design of marketing strategies used in the stores and website for the season and put the strategies into practice. * Assist with styling photo shoots to correspond with the marketing strategy for the season and all store locations. * Shadow buyers and designers during consultations

* Served on the planning committee for a series of seasonal fundraising events benefitting Prevent Child Abuse America. * The University of South Carolina's chapter fundraiser was able to raise over $97,000 for Prevent Child Abuse America throughout 2 weeks from these events that spanned over 2 weeks in 2016. * Designated tasks to the planning committee and ensured on time completion. * Secured the venue for Shamrock Shoot and worked with owners to plan logistics. * Requested donations from vendors and individuals for the Shamrock Gala Auction; followed up with vendors to include donation pick up and thank you packets. * Designated tasks to the planning committee and ensured on time completion. * Used fundraising analytics and customer database to follow donation activity and email conversion rate.

* Greeted customers and increased sales through recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. * Assisted customers with all purchases, returns, exchanges, and any other sales process needed. * Enhanced customer-store relations through personal selling and building relationships with clients. * Created new visuals and window displays while rearranging store layout with new merchandise. * Provided extra information for specific store brands to customers.

* Provided excellent customer service to customers and worked to attract new customers by creating promotion strategies and updating all social media platforms. * Managed store operations while exercising a strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. * Prepared new inventory and merchandised the inventory to gain sales. * Coordinated logistics with local retailers for collaborated promotions.

Provided care for two children for approximately 20 hours per week Utilized multi-tasking skills to manage daily activities for two children.

Norcross, Georgia Activities and Societies: Varisty Softball for 4 years, Varsity Softball Captain for 2 years, Varsity Lacrosse for 4 years, Varsity Co-Captain 2 Years

Study Abroad Program in Barcelona, Spain for May 2016. Activities and Societies: Went through the strategic marketing decision-making process after observing local buyer behavior, marketing mix, and a variety of environmental conditions to develop a marketing plan to introduce a product not currently offered in Spain.

Minor: Journalism and Mass Communications with emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations Graduating in December 2016

College Hospitality Retail Sport Management Graduating in May 2017 Activities and Societies: Fashion Merchandising Field Study in New York City, Fashion Board, Study Abroad Barcelona, Spain: Global Marketing Strategy May 2016