Brooklyn, NY

Dara Hamilton E: daradhamilton@gmail.com T: 314-853-0295

J. Crew
Education Key-holder
February 2016-September 2016

Missouri State University Supervise employees to complete tasks and achieve daily sales
goals, maintain customer relationships, maintained quality results
Graduated: May 2015
by following and enforcing standards, enhanced merchandising
Bachelor of Science
and organization reputation, and store cleanliness standards are
Fashion Merchandising and Product Development
properly executed when opening or closing, Remain current on
from the College of Business
all company policies and ensures that all policies, standards and
procedures are maintained and followed in a consistent manner.

Past Present Future March 2016-Present

Strengths Founder/Teacher
Organized Girls empowerment class was constructed to help young girls build
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) confidence by providing them with essential tools for their development.
Self-motivated Plan, prepare, and delivered instructional activities. Learn and adapt to
Detail oriented
Multi-task teaching methods and instructional material to meet students varying
Quick learner needs and interests. Within the first semester teachers stated they
Microsoft Office Products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel noticed positive changes in the girls. Currently producing planner/
workbook to assist girls with organizational skills.

Unlimited Possibilities Set LLC August 2015-Present

Experience Business Manager

Macys October 2016-Present
Visual Merchandiser
Working with some of todays most current
and fashion forward vendors to create visual
presentations that engage and inspire customers
and clients; Ensure presence of fashion leadership
through the thoughtful understanding of trend
messaging, merchandise selection, placement
and composition of mannequins and conveying
current seasons campaign message; collaborate
with visual and merchandising teams to create
novel and unique concepts for merchandise
presentations; updating and maintain a large
volume of mannequin and visual presentations
that uphold the brand.
A collective looking to innovate and change the status quo of the
community through hands on actions and our unique music. Conduct
meetings; maintain and organize calendar for appointments and daily
activities; create and keep up cash flow; play an active role in the
decision making process discussing detailed information about the
working of the organization; help organize and promote events.
Core Fashion Show May 2014-August 2014
Independent Internship
Self-funded; researched and compared venues; boutiques, and
designers; recruited models; composed model forms, organized
model calls; designed and implemented rehearsals every Sunday;
oversaw clothing valued at $2,500+ from boutiques; corresponded
with models, boutiques, and designer about concerns; promoted
throughout the city of St. Louis and social media; set up venue;
introduced the audience of 100+ to a broader meaning of fashion