Amarilis Rodriguez 12100 Sterling University Lane

Orlando, FL 32826 rodriaaa@uni.edu • 773-816-9260

Portfolio: http://www.coroflot.com/rodriaaa/portfolio Business Website: http://www.amarilisrdesigns.bigcartel.com/ www.itsajdesign.bigcartel.com

EDUCATION Master of Science, Business Administration Kaplan University – (December 2012 – October 2014) 3.53 gpa Bachelor of Arts, Textile and Apparel Design University of Northern Iowa – (January 2007- December 2010) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance Fashion Designer (September - Current)

• Created and developed custom uniform designs for Night Clubs in Orlando, Florida. • Provided all aspects of design development including Pattern Making, Cut & Sew, and Alterations. • Research and analyze design trends to provide clients with the best ideas and concepts.

Amarilis R Designs/ A&J Designs (Clothing Designer/Owner) (June 2014 - Current) • Creates individual and multiple custom designs. • E commerce site and hold retail space as a vendor with boutiques. • Markets products through social media platforms, events, runway shows. • Designs Swimwear and Ready to Wear clothing

Orlando Magic NBA (Marketing/Events Street Team Leader ) (August 2013 – Current) • Provide on-site support by setup, organization, and execution of live public sporting events. • Assist with the marketing and promotion of the Orlando Magic through events and social media. • Generate sales and activations for a large fan base. • Supervise professional and amateur talent.

Finish Line (Shop Manager) (June 2013 – Feb 2014) • Assisted with launching Finish Line’s first shop within a Macy’s department store in Orlando. • Worked with different sports brands to generate and maintain an increase in sales.

Chanel (Chanel Cosmetic Counter Manager) (August 2011 – October 2012) • Ranked 7 out of 22 in the region for sales and number 1 in the region for “Chanel Day” event. • Maintain a 20 percent increase over annual sales with monthly increases ranging from 5 – 63%. • Coordinated store and mall events such as “First Trend Fashion Show” and “Women’s Club”. • Involved in Visual Display and Merchandising

Forever 21 (Assistant Store Manager/Visual & Merchandising) (August 2010 – March 2011) • Managed 25-35 employees to ensure proper training and communication to make the store effective. • Executed sales goals through marketing specifically through social media and visual merchandising • Receiving, distributing, and handling all aspects of goods.

ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS • Vice President of the Textile and Apparel Association • Assistant Managing Director for the 2010 CATWALK Fashion Show • Stylist for three years in the UNI Textile and Apparel Fashion Show • Director of Choreography for two years in the UNI Textile and Apparel Fashion Show !

SKILLS • Bilingual in Spanish/English • Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Draping, Flat Pattern, and Sewing