Ashton Adduci

ashtonadduci@gmail.com ~ 713-202-6589

Qualifications and Capabilities

! ! ! Passionate, highly motivated and proactive professional with a willingness to learn and desire to build upon professional experience though styling and merchandise buying. Strong leader, resourceful, and results-oriented professional with more than 3 years of project management experience. Computer skills include, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop as well as media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare

Education
The Art Institute of Houston | Houston, Texas Bachelor of Science in Fashion Retail Management 2010- June 2013

Work Experience
Gossip Tween Boutique | Galveston, TX August 2013- Present Store Planner/ Buyer ! Purchased and managed inventory for Spring line of 2014. " Formulated and implemented highly effective sales management plans. " Coordinated successful events, store promotions, and creation of webpage as well as media outlets. " Designed and prepared a conceptual area plan for interior of boutique concept which included wall displays and overall concept of design. Simon Fashion Now | Houston, TX Assistant Stylist ! Assisted lead stylist with model fittings. ! Delegated interns throughout four fashion shows ! Assisted in back of house production and organization of designer collections September & April 2011-2014

Fashion Houston | Houston, TX November 11-15th 2012 Intern for BCBG and Herve Leger ! Assisted Chief creative director Lubov Azria with production of Houston Fashion Week show. " Coordinated model castings, fittings, and organization of both Herve Leger and BCBG designer collections. " Worked with the special events coordinator on runway production and press events. Seventh House Public Relations/Showroom Seven | New York, New York June 2011-July 30th 2011 Showroom Sales Intern ! Assisted in sales of designer collections such as: Odd Molly, Farah Khan, Twenty Cluny, Kara Janx, Issa, Anamaria Couture, Meghan, and Imitation " Assisted in showroom appointments with high-end retail buyers and models. " Scheduled sales appointments and organized new arriving designer collections. BMW | Houston, TX E-Sales Agent ! Managed internet sales leads ! Managed daily inventory of vehicles with managers ! Coordinated appointments with customers through phone and e-mail Mercedes Benz | Houston, TX Internet Sales Coordinator ! Managed Internet sales leads, responding to inquiries in a timely fashion ! Scheduled appointments with interested buyers for test drives of vehicles ! Coordinated appointment times with customer and sales associates June 2010-November 2010

June 2008 August 2009

College and Community Activities and Leadership

Member, Fashion S.T.A.R.S ! Student club from the Fashion Design and Fashion and Retail Management Programs at The Art Institute of Houston August 2010-Present

References
Leslie Rivas Simon Fashion Now Stylist (832)-978-1874 leslierivas.stylist@gmail.com Norma Coffey Owner- Gossip Tween Boutique (409)- 599-3671 boboarriaga@gmail.com