Makayla Cordova

856-816-6729 | mgc39@icloud.com | Philadelphia PA, Savannah GA, NJ

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EDUCATION:                                                                                                                                               Expected Graduation: May 2027

Savannah College of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

Minors: Fashion Marketing & Management

GPA: 3.93

- Deans List: 2023-Present

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Urban Outfitters                                                                                                                                                                                              Philadelphia, PA

Sales Associate                                                                                                                                                                         November 2024-January 2025

- ​Maintaining store appearance and the Urban Outfitters brand image by organizing items throughout the store and ensuring that everything looks tidy and presentable.

- Cultivating a positive environment for shoppers by kindly aiding customers in the fitting rooms and politely helping shoppers find what they are looking for.
- Strengthening my skills in communication by providing effective service to customers and building relationships with my coworkers in order to bolster success within the retail environment.

Kika’s Kloset                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Remote

Founder/Designer                                                                                                                                                                                    January 2024-Present

- Established my own clothing company and made a storefront on Etsy to offer original products to consumers.

- Created content on social media platforms including images, videos, and moodboards to expand my digital presence and increase sales.

- Set up a manufacturing process for seamless delivery and gained knowledge on the production side of the fashion industry.

Cherry Bowl Swimming                                                                                                                                                                                   Cherry Hill, NJ

Designer/Creative Director                                                                                                                                                               January 2024-July 2024

- Planned a theme for the local Cherry Bowl Swimming 2024 championship meet to help raise money for the club and assure that the event runs smoothly.

- Created a logo for the event via Procreate software for the swim club to print on all different types of clothing merchandise and decorations.

Starfit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Remote

Brand Ambassador                                                                                                                                                                                    August 2024-Present

- Bought items off the Starfit website and posted unique content on social media platforms such as daily outfit inspiration and linked images to increase sales of Starfit products and receive commission anytime someone makes a qualifying purchase with my specific discount code.

- Gained valuable experience in a fashion marketing position in order to understand what kinds of content and what platforms bring companies the most publicity and success.

Erlton Swim Club                                                                                                                                                      Cherry Hill, NJ

Art Camp Director                                                                                                                                                                             June 2024-August 2024

- Organized a six week long art program for young children at my local swim club, teaching them how to paint, draw, and make jewelry, in hopes of sharing my artistic knowledge with a group of people for good.

- Bought supplies and created lesson plans for each week that my campers would enjoy but would also teach them important aspects of the arts.

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

Style Watch Journal 

- Analyzed recent fashion trends on social media platforms and news outlets to discover what styles currently inspire me and inform others on what's popular within the industry

- Created a magazine-style journal via Canvas software to describe and examine each of the five trends I've picked up on within today's society, utilizing supporting visuals and examples. 

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AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:                    

SCAD Skateboard Design Competition; Second Runner-Up                                                                                                            April 2024

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SKILLS:

Software

- Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator; Procreate; Canva; Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms; TikTok; Instagram; Pinterest; LTK; Microsoft Excel

Professional

- Graphic design; Visual communication; Sewing (at home/industrial machines); Fashion sketching; Draping on a stand; Patternmaking; Content planning; Social media analytics; Monitoring trends; Creating moodboards; Brand ambassadorship; Retail Sales

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