Joanie Ackley Merchandising experience

Social Media and Store Manager

+1 (614) 207-0462 Nola True- Chagrin Falls, Ohio
joanieackley@gmail.com 2018-2019
https://joanieackley.weebly.com/ • Lead Set-Up and Management of Instagram
• Researched and Executed POS System Update
and Transition
EDUCATION • Initiated Inventory Organizational System
The Fashion School, Kent State
University Sales Associate
Bachelors of Arts, Fashion Design Madewell- Columbus, Ohio
Minor: Marketing 2015-2018
Graduation Spring 2019 • Consistently Top Associate in Sales
• Worked with Floor Sets/Planograms,
STudy Abroad experience Inventory, POS, In-House Promotions
Florence, Italy
Fall 2017 Key Holder
• Expanded European Fashion Industry The Pine Cone- Cedarville, Michigan
Knwledge through Travelling to Fashion 2016
Capitals and Completing Related Coursework • Responsible for Full Day Operations
• Attended Industry Trade Shows including • Organized Inventory
Première Vision and Lineapelle
Sales Associate
Design Skills tech SKILLS Old Navy- Columbus, Ohio
Flat Pattern Adobe InDesign 2013-2016
Draping Adobe Illustrator • Maintained Organized Store
Illustration Adobe Photoshop • Merchandised in Children’s Department
Technical Design Adobe Dreamweaver • Worked with Floor Sets/Planograms
Textile Design MS Word/Powerpoint
Hand/Machine Sewing MS Excel Leadership and Volunteer EXPERIENCE
Color Theory PLM Designer Liason
Kent State FS2 Fashion Show
2018-2019
Design Experience • Understood and Executed Designer’s Vision
Technical Design Intern • Resolved Construction Flaws and Problems
Spanx, Inc. -Atlanta, GA
2018 Delta Zeta Fraternity Member
• Managed Samples in PLM System 2015-2018
• Assisted in Sample Fittings House Manager Spring 2018
• Created Pattern and Sample Closet legated Chores
Organization Standards • Communicated with Housing Corps
• Contributed to Fall 2018 Social Media • Initiated House Maintenence Protocol
Campaign
KSU College Democrats Executive Board
Assistant, Social Media Manager, Member
Graphic Designer 2015-2017
Pearly Vine LLC.- Columbus, Ohio • Lead Meetings on Current Issues
2013-2018 Secretary
• Designed Catalogs, other Media • Took and Maintained Meeting Minutes
• Managed Social Media Ambassador
• Worked with Clients at Trade and Public • Developed and Maintained Relationships
Shows with other Student Organizations

Freelance Graphic Designer Intern in Education Dept.

Pottery Barn- Columbus, Ohio
2015-2017
• Designed Promotional Media
Columbus Museum of Art- Columbus, Ohio
2014
• Organized and Ran Open Studio Events
• Aided in Coordinating Special Events
• Data Entry