Alexandra Stelzer
Freelance Writer/ Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger
RESUME
Profile
I'm a talent-driven and motived young professional who enjoys connecting people with their passions. Building relationships comes naturally, making recruiting a perfect fit. My excellent time management skills, knowledge of the digital space, and a flair for the creative, make me a great talent partner.
Skills
GREENHOUSE
CMS PLATFORMS
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
MICROSOFT SUITE
GOOGLE SUITE
iWORK
KALO
Work​
experience​
Freelance Writer. Local & Remote
August 2010-Present
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Wrote features and stories for international publications such as the Florence, Italy newsletter, Blending, and its local city publication, Florence Magazine.
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Covered fashion industry news, as well as industry trends.
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Served as an off-staff writer for Bradley University’s campus newspaper, The Scout, in which I wrote a feature entertainment article on an up-and-coming artist.
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Blogger for From NY, with Love, a lifestyle/fashion blog written by a young New Yorker with an obsession for all things fashion, beauty, and lifestyle related.
Sample Coordinator at Kate Spade. New York, NY
July 2015
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Organized sample handbags, wallets, and small leather goods in order of collection and style.
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Assisted on photoshoots for upcoming Spring 2016 women's accessories.
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Worked in fashion closet for women's handbags and novelty bags from past and future seasons.
Sales Associate at Madewell. New York, NY
October 2014-Present
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Assist with closing duties and supports Madewell’s promotional events.
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Provides customers with excellent customer service at cash wrap and fitting rooms.
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Educating customers with my breadth of product knowledge.
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Ensure that the Madewell customer’s experience is seamless.
Showroom Assistant at Brown Jordan. New York, NY
April 2015
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Organized files and invitation lists for Brown Jordan events via Excel.
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Maintained the showroom and the sample closet at all times.
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Answered phone calls and directed clients to management.
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Assisted with opening and closing duties.
Showroom Operations/Market Prep Assistant at Burberry | New York, NY
January-February 2015
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Prepped merchandise for market and maintained the showroom during market
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Assisted the buyers during their in-market meetings
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Represented Burberry's elevated taste level, standards, and tended to the needs of the buyers
Administrative Intern for Congressman's Office | Peoria, IL
Fall 2012
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Dealt with the media as well as local citizens
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Research and documentation of constituent issues
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Helped facilitate community outreach activities such as the congressman's "Summer Reading Program," a media-covered event attended by dozens of students and their guardians
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Triaged media, mail and email inquiries
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Provided courteous, attentive customer service in a very busy, demanding environment​
Education
B.S. IN JOURNALISM
MINOR IN RETAIL MERCHANDISING
Bradley University, May 2014
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE IN JOURNALISM
TRAVEL WRITING
BASIC ITALIAN
Florence University of the Arts, Jan - May 2013
Education
Bradley University. Peoria, IL
​August 2010 - May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, and minor in Retail Merchandising.
Florence University of the Arts. Florence, Italy
​January 2013 - May 2013
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Studied Global Perspectives of Journalism, Travel Writing, and Communication in Italian.