Emily Taylor913 Amanda CourtLexington, KY 40515(859) 559-7327estaylor@twc.com

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Charleston Charleston, SC October 2011 to December 2013 Graduated with Honors - B.A. Fashion & Retail Marketing

Bluegrass Community & Technical College Lexington, KY August 2009 to December 2010 Undergraduate - Secondary English Education - Marketing

WORK HISTORY

Taylor Law Group, PLLC Lexington, KY November 2014 – PresentGraphics/ Administrative AssistantDesigned firm business cards and letterhead. Assisted with receptionist duties including filing, proofreading, reorganization of office areas, keeping supply inventory current, and firm banking.

Clothes Mentor Lexington, KY April 2014 - November 2014Full-Time Buyer/ Full-Time Assistant Manager Observed customer buying habits, current trends, and sales patterns to properly fulfill inventory needs and meet sales goals while providing excellent customer service.

The Event Cooperative Charleston, SC July 2013- December 2013 Intern/AssistantAssisted in planning and production of weddings, galas, and local events. Interviewed and blogged about local event vendors in the Charleston area. Charleston Gymnastics Charleston, SC November 2012- July 2013 Team CoachTrained all levels of both recreational and competitive gymnasts ages 18 months-18 years.

Gymnastics Academy of Charleston Charleston, SC February 2012- June 2012 Recreational CoachTaught recreational gymnastics for all ages.

The Limited Lexington, KY January 2010- August 2011 Sales AssociateStyled clients and assisted them in creating new wardrobes. Assisted in marketing and distribution of new stock. Participated in complete remodel of the store.

Gymboree Lexington, KY August 2008 – Feb. 2010 Sales AssociateAssisted clients in shopping for and with their young children. Worked in stock room replenishing new items. Assisted in marketing.

EVENT EXPERIENCE

Clark Planning Services, Inc. Palm Coast, FL January 2015 - PresentCreated flight departure notices and activity packages for NextEra Energy Resources to attend NASCAR’s Daytona 500.

Freelance Wedding Planner/ Coordinator Lexington, KY January 2014 - PresentAssisted brides in wedding planning process from initial concept to final implementation on the day of.

Nashville Fashion Week Nashville, TN April 2014Coordinated, styled, and prepared runway models for designer, Julie Wheat, of Cavortress, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

Shopping with Friends Gala Charleston, SC December 2013Assisted in planning and coordination of 10th annual Shopping with Friends Casablanca Gala.

Cure by Design Charleston, SC November 2013Coordinated and produced launch party to bring awareness to Cure by Design fashion show honoring cancer survivors.

Belk Men’s Store Grand Opening Charleston, SC November 2013Assisted Lowcountry AIDS Services in planning and production of Belk Men’s Store grand opening private shopping event.

Zombie Pub Crawl Charleston, SC October 2013Assisted in setup of Low country AIDS Services pub crawl.

Charleston Fashion Week Charleston, SC March 2013 Worked in Style Lounge with The Art Institute of Charleston Fashion and Retail Marketing students. Assisted in set up of The Art Institute of Charleston booth.

Shopping with Friends Charleston, SC December 2012 Assisted in social networking including Twitter and Pinterest. Helped with set up and distribution of marketing materials on day of event.

Demarcus Cousins Elite Skills Camp Lexington, KY August 2011 Worked in promotion, marketing, and registration of event. Assisted in running of event the day of camp.

Bluegrass Stallions Basketball League Lexington, KY January 2009-January 2011 Worked various charity and promotional events in association with the team and league including clinics, tournaments, and community events.

AWARDS

Award for Creative Excellence December 2013Recognized at graduation for demonstrating best overall creativity in the Fashion Department.

Best of Quarter June 2012 Won the Best of Quarter Award and scholarship for Apparel Evaluation & Construction collection.