1. Chanci McGowen
|417-438-0336 |Chanci.mcgowen@gmail.com|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanci-mcgowen-54a84aa3
EDUCATION
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences
Major: Textile and Apparel Management
Track: Apparel Marketing and Merchandising
Minor: Business
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Assistant Central Buyer: Columbia, MO (August 2016 - Present)
o Assisted Art & Supplies and Gift Buyers in selecting merchandise for the store
o Prepared purchase orders to be sent to vendors
o Created data entry of new SKU's to update inventory
o Analyzed and organized sales reports to display the success of the gifts & supplies
departments of The Mizzou Stores, and the stores on the campuses of UMKC,
Missouri S&T, and UMSL
Stylist, David’s Bridal: Columbia, MO (February 2016 - August 2016)
o Provided positive customer service to promote sales within the store
o Suggested product based on customer needs and current trends
Excelled in working in a fast-paced work environment
INVOLVEMENT
Association of Textiles and Apparel Management (August 2014 - Present)
o Vice President - Act as a mentor to members within the ATAM organization (August
2016 - Present)
o Community Service Chair - Provide ATAM members with opportunities to serve in
the community (August 2015 - May2016)
o Fundraising Committee - Organized events to raise money for the organization
o Dreams to Reality Volunteer - Collected donations and sorted clothes for women
going into the work force (March 7, 2015-Present)
Residential Life Student Staff- Peer Advisor (August 2016 - Present)
o Guided and supervised first year students in Wolpers Residence Hall, performed on-
call shifts, and were a constant resource for help for my residents.
o Fulfilled training for emergencies and crisis situations, such as fire, tornadoes,
alcohol poisoning, first aid, etc.
o Taught a one-hour seminar class with focus on the Textile and Apparel
Management major, sustainability, diversity, and campus resources
o Developed lesson plans, a syllabus, residential hall activities, and bulletin boards to
reinforce ideas and standards
Emerging Leaders Program- Peer Facilitator (September 2015 - April 2016)
o Facilitated weekly sessions covering various leadership topics
o Guided students to discover their leadership style
o Introduced students to different ways to become involved on campus
AWARDS AND HONORS
Campbell-Harrison Scholarship Fisher Ames Rhyes Memorial Scholarship
Bea Smith Scholarship Harold and Sharilyn Gallison Scholarship
Honor Roll: 4/4 Semesters