LINDY PARRISH

Lindy.Parrish@bba10.mccombs.utexas.edu 818 E. 30th StreetAustin, TX 78705817.564.2331 http://www.lindyparrish.com

EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management Minor: Retail Merchandising Overall GPA: 3.741 May 2014

EXPERIENCE
Gilt Groupe, Inc. Mens Buying Intern; New York City June - August 2013 Teamed with the mens contemporary division to fully learn the buying process, develop vendor relations, and attend market appointments Integrated financial analysis of the teams open to buy with projected trends for core customer to strategically place buys for the upcoming fall and spring seasons Delivered six site-wide theme sales and eight Summer on the Go mobile exclusive sales featuring repeat merchandise during a low selling season, generating over $280K top line revenue Gained buy-in from executives after presenting untapped growth opportunities in sales, brands, and efficiency Shortened weekly sales recap process for all merchandise assistants by 16 hours through development of Excel macros Kendra Scott Designs, Inc. Merchandising Intern; Austin, TX August 2012 - May 2013 Managed the merchandising process for 3 full collections from initial design through to production, pricing, allocation, and inventory management Studied the product and business processes to become resourceful in executing daily merchandising tasks Analyzed sales across all channels to identify low-selling merchandise and assign appropriate markdowns Assisted merchandising department in all steps needed to develop and sell a collection National Financial Partners Advisory and Investment Services Intern; Austin, TX May - August 2011 Developed full understanding of mutual funds, annuities, and alternative investments in order to provide robust investment platforms to advisors Pioneered a marketing initiative for advisors to connect with clients on low-cost social media platforms

ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Neiman Marcus Dream Team January - May 2013 Selected to be the business leader of an elite group of 12 retail merchandising students with the objective of integrating the business and creative sides of the retail industry Created and presented an entire business plan for an upscale, mens only carwash to Neiman Marcus e xecutives at their corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX Capstone Project TXA 319: Visual Merchandising August - December 2012 Executed a store vision for a childrens clothing store, developing all aspects required to merchandise the busine ss Specified all details of the store on a professional inspiration board to classmates and local retailers

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Favors Chair Collaborated with two assistants to design all clothing and accessory items given to members Communicated with vendors to develop merchandise, negotiate prices, and execute orders Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Active Member Membership extended only to students in the top 7.5 percent of the junior class Fashion Group International Student Member January - December 2012

March 2013 - Present April 2013 Present December 2010-Present September 2011- Present

HONORS

University Honors Pi Kappa Alpha Sweethearts

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Macros and iMacros, HTML, and Prezi on both Mac and PC platforms Interests: Friends and family; playing with my two dogs, Holly and Gracie; graphic and web design; crafts; volunteering with Austin Pets Alive; travel