CAREER SUMMARY

Dedicated professional with over five years of business administration, management, marketing, and public relations work experience.  Strong communication skills, particularly in the areas of sales and customer service.  Additional background in apparel, textile, and merchandising; seeking employment as a fashion designer with particular focus on apparel and textile designs.

 

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Gerber AccuMark Pattern Design Software (Pattern Drafting, Digitizing, and grading)

• Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

• Intermediate level: Google AdWords, Web Page Design, Google Analytics & Landing Page Optimization

• Flat Pattern Making and Sewing

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree (2018; Cum Laude, GPA 3.62)

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Major:  Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising

Minor:  Marketing

Dean’s List (2015, 2017)

Grace Fuller Scholarship

​

Associate Degree In Occupational Studies (2013)

Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (2002)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder/CEO, Rho & Nya Clothing and General Merchandise                                                   2018 - Present

• Devising and implementing new design strategies

• Researching new trends in the fashion industry

• Incorporating new trends to update our products

• Pushing industry boundaries to take our company to new heights

• Collaborating with other small businesses in the area

• Motivating employees to adapt to new company directives

• Soliciting feedback from employee and customers

• Overseeing day-to-day operations

 

Freelance Apparel Designer, Ypsilanti, MI                                                                           2018 - Present

• See Portfolio: https://rirechuk.wixsite.com/myportfolio/resume

• CEO, Rho & Nya LLC, Clothing and General Merchandise                                             2018 - Present 

• Visit website: www.rhoandnya.com              

 

Sales Associate, Cato Fashions, Ypsilanti, MI                                         September 2017 – April 2018

• Greeted and assisted customers with their purchases; providing assistance as needed

• Processed cash and credit transactions; and achieved sales goals weekly

 

Marketing/Public Relations Manager, Niger Optical Services, Nigeria                           2003 – 2008

• Developed the marketing strategy for the branch in line with corporate office objectives

• Managed all marketing activities, sales & promotional campaigns for Mobile screening

• Maintained effective internal communication with staff and management  

 

LEADERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS

• Member; Epsilon Pi Tau - Delta Alpha Chapter (2016 to 2018)

• Member; Sigma Alpha Lambda, EMU Chapter (2016 to April 2018)

• Team member / Organizer; Relay For Life, Winter 2016

• Vice President, Community Service - June 2017 to April 2018

• Volunteer at food pantry helping to package fresh produce for distribution

• Worked as part of a team charged with organizing seminars and workshops to educate current and potential customers about company products and services