Mikela Gnyp

All-encompassing position for a small, local vintage shop which has allowed me to develop a variety of fashion and business skills.

• Styled, modelled, and marketed store inventory based on current industry demands and trends to appeal to clientele and enhance brand identity
• Maintained sales and inventory records, including consignment purchases and stock
• Sourced, curated, and priced vintage/secondhand clothing to provide the optimal shopping experience for our specific marketplace
• Fostered and maintained trusting, communicative relationships with retail and consignment sellers
• Created specialized social media content on Instagram and Tiktok to target main clientele base

A short, but educational position with a growing luxury resale and consignment giant that allowed me to stretch my industry knowledge.

• Developed a strong knowledge of the store's inventory, including brands, designers, and styles
• Greeted customers and recommended styles based on an understanding of individual client desires
• Built relationships with repeat customers by remembering key personal style preferences
• Identified opportunities for upselling
• Updated floor merchandise with new inventory and created engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive sales

A leadership position that demanded both organizational and creative skills, as well as the ability to adapt these skills based on students' individual needs.

• Prepared and delivered carefully crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques while building flamenco knowledge.
• Utilized a variety of teaching styles and assessed students individual strengths in order to provide an individualized and targeted lesson experience
• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
• Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.