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RACHEL A. BERGAN
1929 Bluff Road #156Columbia, SC 29201
[email protected]
EDUCATIONUniversity of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science Retailing
Emphasis in fashion merchandisingGraduated May 2013Cum Laude
Florence University of the Arts, Florence, ItalyStudy abroad and
cultural immersion programJanuary 2012 May 2012Completed courses in
the following subjects:
Italian fashion
Public relations
Fashion history
ACTIVITIES Personal blog: http://www.rachelbergan.com
2013 Masters Tournament Employee
Garnet & Black Magazine Public Relations
University of South Carolina Fashion Board
University of South Carolina Study AbroadOffice volunteer
Harvest Hope Food Bank volunteer
SKILLSAdobe Photoshop Tumblr Facebook Twitter
Hootsuite
Instagram
LinkedIn
Pinterest
iMovie iPhoto Microsoft Office Blogging Writing
PROFESSIONAL & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Petal Boutique Columbia, SC February 2013 May
Social Media Coordinator
Styled and photographed new shipments
Generated and posted content to social media platforms
(Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram)
Posted updates to Petal's website and blog
Utilized social media to help grow Petals followers and build
brand
recognition
CollegeFashionista Virtual December 2012 MayStyle Guru August
2011 Decembe
www.collegefashionista.com/rachelbergan
Weekly Style Advice of the WeekandLets Hear it for the Boys
cont
Photographed and wrote weekly fashion journalism pieces on
street s
Discussed trends and provided readers with styling tips
Promoted CollegeFashionista through social media outlets
Intern Queen, Inc. Virtual August 2012 May
Public Relations Intern, Campus Ambassador
Generated content for social media (60,000 followers) and Intern
Qu
Blog (80,000 monthly views) Supervised over 100 collegiate
Campus Ambassadors nationwide
Conducted significant media and client research and outreach
Assisted CEO with scheduling speaking engagements, client
meeting
public appearances
Interviewed and trained new Spring 2013 interns
Developed Spring 2013 social media campaign
Participated in brand collaborations, wrote blog posts, and
promoted
Queen as a Campus Ambassador
Nordstrom Burlington, MA December 2012 JanuaryRetail Sales
Intern, Salesperson May 2012 Augus
Gained fashion and product knowledge to be the expert for the
custo
Participated in all aspects of internship program: classroom
lessons, jshadowing, customer events, and selling
Performed daily department maintenance tasks
Bus2Alps Florence, Italy and Virtual March 2012 May
Campus Ambassador
Promoted student travel company to college students studying
abroa
Europe
Utilized social media platforms to communicate travel
opportunities
Wrote article forInternational Student Voice Magazine describing
m
Bus2Alps travel experiences
CocoKouture Magazine May 2011 December
Public Relations and Social Media Intern Promoted CocoKouture
Magazine through daily social media update
(20,000 followers)
Researched new ways to utilize and implement social media,
adverti
and video media platforms
Conducted market research and brand outreach
Anthropologie Burlington, MA May 2010 Augus
Visual Intern
Worked with visual team to create innovative and compelling
enviro
Created and maintained all displays: windows, platforms, home,
app
signage, wall uppers, and large-scale installations
