ABRIANNA THAO

APPAREL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

C O N T A C T

P R O F I L E
Talented and artistic professional, offering strong design skills in fashion
as well as a solid technical background. Eager to work with a design team
to develop fashionable pieces to meet customer demands. Driven
individual looking forward to contribute to a creative atmosphere.

abriannathao@gmail.com
www.abriannathao.weebly.com
612-998-5051

P R O F E S S I O N A L

E X P E R I E N C E

Assistant Department Manager

Lingerie/Hosiery/Active
Nordstrom
June 2016-Current

Develop a team that offers outstanding customer service by teaching,

coaching and leading by example
Ensure the team is driving business to make the day and meeting goals
Partner with the department manager to ensure the team is fit certified

Service Experience Specialist

Nordstrom
March 2016-June 2016

Educated sales people on all selling tools and processes

Motivated and inspired teams to adopt initiatives like Rewards, MPOS, and
Personal Book
Diffuse customer situations and provide resolution in a timely manner

Sales Associate-Kids World

Nordstrom
Sept 2015-March 2016

Drove a personal business by achieving sales goals and rewards commitments

Merchandised department according to brands and styles

Assistant Technical Designer

Phenom Global
July 2015-Jan 2016

Assisted with design process through pattern making, spec packets, fit sessions
Graded pattern pieces for garment pieces
Communicated with manufacturer in China in regards to samples

Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor
July 2015-Jan 2016

Partnered with management team to drive sales to meet goals

Led team building activities to establish a strong and trusting work environment

I N T E R N S H I P
Design Intern: Anastasia Chatzka
Jan 2015-June 2015
Assisted in design process through concept, pattern
making, sampling, fit sessions and photo-shoots.
Visual Merchandising Intern: Bloomingdales
Dec 2009-March 2010
Partnered with visual team to ensure unique concepts
for merchandise presentation and assisted in changing
visual displays in all departments.

S K I L L S

E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design & Development
Minor in Business Admin
University of Wisconsin Stout
GPA: 3.0
2010-2015
Study Abroad
Regent's University of London
Creative Draping, Fashion History, Fashion Accessories
March-June 2013

A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S &
E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S

Leadership
Communication
Photoshop & Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Pattern Making
Grading & Marker Making
Sketching
Sewing

Future Nordstrom Leaders (May 2016)

Magic Trade Show in Vegas (Feb 2015)
Editor in Chief of Fashion Art and Beauty Magazine at
University Wisconsin Stout (Nov. 2011-Sept. 2014)
Regent's University Spring Fashion Show (May 2013)