1. Laura E. Hugel
laura_hugel@my.uri.edu
Home 860-651-1227 Cell 860-392-8202
Home Address Campus Address
48 Wheeler Rd. 12 Fraternity Circle
Simsbury, CT 06070
Kingston, RI 02881
Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Human Science and Services
Major: Textile Merchandising & Design Anticipated Graduation 2016
Minor: Art History
G.P.A.: 3.47
Richmond, The American International University in London-Florence Center, Fall 2014
Florence, Italy
• Attended fashion and Art History classes
Honors: Dean’s List (>3.30 Four Semesters)
Work Experience
White House Black Market, Canton, CT Spring 2012- Present
Sales Associate
• Work with customers to identify a complete outfit pertaining to their specific needs.
o Compliment look with accessories such as jewelry, scarves, and shoes.
• Talented with blending colors and textures to client’s personality.
• Responsible for the layout and design of mannequin displays in windows and dressing room doors.
• Successfully conduct cash transactions while maintaining a cash drawer.
• Develop strong customer relationship through one on one client engagements.
Leadership and Collegiate Activities in Volunteering
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Spring 2013- Present
• Active sister of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.
• Autism Speaks- our philanthropy, which includes several fundraisers throughout the school year.
• Relay for Life- actively participated in fundraising.
Alpha Xi Delta Greek Week Chair Spring 2015
• Responsible for 140 girls in my sorority
• Communicated effectively with the Fraternity’s Greek Week Chair.
• Participated in weekly event meetings on behalf of my sorority.
• Effectively oversaw the girls in the sorority to ensure everyone attended their respective events.
Fashion Merchandising Society Club: Member Fall 2012- Spring 2014
• The club puts on a fashion show each semester, showing innovative designs that the students develop
each semester.
• I participate in the production of the fashion show. I was also a runway model that worked closely with
the designer to successfully complete their fashion garment for the show.
Spring Splash Fashion Show April 2014 & April 2016
• I was a runway model for a student designer who won Judge’s Choice Award in 2014.
Skills
Microsoft: Word and Power point
Effective Communication Skills
Strong Sales Skills
Eye for Color
