Julia R. Addis juliaaddis33@gmail.

com (224) 456-7447

www.linkedin.com/in/juliaaddis

EDUCATION
University of Illinois, College of Media, Urbana-Champaign, IL Graduation: May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Minor in Public Relations GPA: 3.68/4.0
Tel Aviv University, Study Abroad, Tel Aviv, Israel January - May 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Linda Gaunt Communications, New York, NY, Fashion Public Relations Intern June 2017- September 2017
Assigned to Everyday Womens Style team publicizing clients such as Lily Pulitzer, dressbarn, Kendra Scott, and
Eileen Fisher
Designed media campaign impression system and calculated outcomes for management and clients
Organized press events for Brahmin, Eileen Fisher and Todd Snyder
Lead sample trafficking program for major publications such as Vogue and InStyle
Mastered Fashion GPS and Cision, the leading PR software packages
Assisted backstage at Mens and Womens New York Fashion Weeks, including client/press interactions
A.L.C. (Andrea Lieberman Collection), New York, NY, Sales Intern June 2017- August 2017
Internship focused on major retailer sales relationships, including product ordering and distribution
Lead Market showroom presentations for buyers from major retailers
Developed project to identify and contact prospective boutique retailers
Ran new collection workshops and sample trafficking at retailers
Proficient with Joor wholesale fashion inventory tracking software
Her Campus, Champaign, IL, Vice President of Public Relations August 2015- Present
Direct 30 person PR team to publicize monthly on-campus events and meetings
Planned and promoted Winter Glamourland: a charitable fundraising event for Relay for Life
Procured ongoing sponsorships and donations for multiple events to raise funds for charity
The Trendy Sparrow, Chicago, IL, Social Media Intern June 2016- August 2016
Managed Instagram feed with over 30k followers, increasing the number of followers and visits
Wrote, staged and edited lifestyle and fashion blog posts, including photo shoots
Solicited and contracted with brands for sponsored blog posts and partnerships
Nordstrom, Skokie, IL, Sales Associate in Individualist Department June 2016- August 2016
Sold high-end designer apparel
Trained new associates through shadowing
Worked on floor display and designs to improve layouts and presentations of high-end products
Just Between Friends, Deerfield, IL, Sales Associate October 2010- August 2015
Sales associate, buyer, and cashier for retail clothing boutique
Consistently achieved among highest floor sales volume; provided key input on seasonal buying decisions

LEADERSHIP
Sigma Delta Tau, Urbana, IL August 2014 Present
Recruitment Counselor, Selected in rigorous interview process to lead freshmen through recruitment
Apparel Chair, In charge of design orders for all social events, including selection and negotiation with venders

HONORS AND AWARDS

James Scholar, University of Illinois 2014 Present
Maintained over a 3.5 grade point average each semester, as well as completed honors projects
Order of Omega, University of Illinois 2015 Present
Greek honors society for outstanding academic achievement and leadership

SKILLS
Fashion GPS Cision Joor Microsoft Office Hardworking Professional Detail Oriented