Summer Plair
Los Angeles
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sneaker Authentication Specialist
The GOAT Group; Flight Club
Los Angeles
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted precise daily sneaker authentications at scale by inspecting SKU and model details, material composition, stitching techniques, and specific factory indicators to identify counterfeit or unauthorized products.
- Specialized and certified in authenticating general release and high-heat silhouettes across Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Adidas Yeezy, New Balance, and ASICS.
- Collaborated with operations and intake teams to streamline authentication workflow and reduce error rates.
- Applied in-depth knowledge of sneaker silhouettes, colorways, and release history to ensure each product met brand and quality standards.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality assurance and brand standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Trained on various authentication techniques including smell testing, stitching and material analysis, package verification techniques, specific factory and country production techniques, ect.
- Uphold GOAT Group's reputation for trust and legitimacy in the global sneaker resale market.
Sales Associate
Nike
Los Angeles
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided outstanding customer service by offering personalized assistance and style recommendations for shoes and apparel.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using mobile POS systems.
- Stayed informed about current trends and product knowledge to better assist customer.
Coordinator and Assistant to Executive Vice President / Head of Development
Clubhouse Pictures (FKA Screen Arcade)
Los Angeles
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Build and organize writer, director, and talent lists for specific projects in development.
- Research, compile, and pitch promising IP for weekly company creative review and pursuit.
- High volume phones, rolling calls, and maintaining updated phone sheets.
- Draft and send writer, director, and talent submissions for agent, manager, and client consideration.
- Office management duties including start paperwork, supply management, equipment management, ect.
- Organize and manage intern program, creating a both educational and professional experience that supported our executive team and provided educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Education
B.A - Screenwriting
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2019
Skills
- Authenticating sneaker legitimacy
- Workflow optimization
- Supply management
- Creative writing
- Project management
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Gotham Knights S1; The CW Network — Story Editor
- Strange Planet S1; AppleTV — Staff Writer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sneaker Authentication Specialist
The GOAT Group; Flight Club
04.2025 - 07.2025
Sales Associate
Nike
08.2024 - 04.2025
Coordinator and Assistant to Executive Vice President / Head of Development
Clubhouse Pictures (FKA Screen Arcade)
11.2019 - 08.2022
B.A - Screenwriting
Loyola Marymount University
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