All About Bri Cummings
Design & Merchandising
I am a recent graduate from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Fashion Merchandising. I specialize in adaptive design, and have a passion for advocating for people with disabilities.
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I will begin my career in fashion design at Kohl's as an Assistant Designer in the Milwaukee Headquarters.
Resume
Education
Bachelor of Arts ∙ Fashion Design                                                                               May 2023      Bachelor of Science ∙ Fashion Merchandising                                                                   May 2023
The School of Fashion, Kent State University
Associate of Arts ∙ Interdisciplinary Studies                                                                       May 2019
Liberty University
Professional Experience
Apparel Design Intern, Kohls - Milwaukee, WIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 2022 - August 2022
∙Takes classes and participates in design competitions. Sits in on all team meetings as well as taking on assistant designer duties.
Department Lead & Sales Associate, Kohl’s ∙ Sandusky, OH                                                Sept. 2016 - May 2022Â
∙Oversee merchandising decisions, floor moves, and assist in other areas of the store ∙Merchandise new freight, rework sets, maintain fitting rooms, and recover the floor, promoting the Kohl’s charge.
Independent Contractor, Barry Owens Co.                                                            March 2013 - July 2018 ∙Distributes jewelry throughout park to retail stores and merchandises and cleans jewelry racks
Activities
President ∙ Runway of Dreams                                                                       August 2021 - May 2023
Kent State University, Kent OH
President ∙ Glamorous Gutless Girls                                                                  August 2021 - May 2022
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Diversity and Inclusion Chair ∙ A Magazine                                                            Fall 2021
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Honors/Achievements
National Society of Leadership and Success ∙ Member                                                     Sept 2020 - May 2023
Kohl’s Sophomore Career Expo                                                                       April 2021 - May 2021
Skills
Design Skills ∙ Croquis, Flats, Pattern Making, CLO3D, Tech Packs, Construction, Digital Machine Knitting
Merchandising Skills ∙ Merchandising, Buying & Planning, Product Development, Sales, Visual Merchandising