1. RYAN JAMES MILLIGAN
426 NW 25th ST Corvallis, OR 97330  (503) 828-5174  RyanJ.Milligan1@gmail.com
E D U C A T IO N
Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, OR Expected: Spring 2016
 Bachelor of Science College of Business, Merchandising Management
 Minor: Business Entrepreneurship
W O R K E X P E R IE N CE
Footwise, Business Intern Corvallis, OR Jan 2016 – March 2016
 Objective: Improve an existing system of internal business operations within Footwise
 Collected internal research about how departments interact as a whole and identified communication
and social media platforms as systems with opportunity for improvement
 Researched applications to improve internal communication and establish a social media presence
and met the research deadline
 Presented a proposal to Footwise executives that outlined the implementation of new
communications software and a ‘Pinterest for Business’ account to drive consumer engagement
Footwise, Sales Associate Corvallis, OR Oct. 2015 – Present
 Acquired product expertise through workshops and became educated on the technical and health
aspects of footwear design in order to consistently meet customer’s pedial health needs
 Exposed to e-commerce through interactions with Birkenstock Express online distribution
 Conducted inventory, beginning with a full scan and ending with 100% merchandise reconciliation
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Sales Associate Tigard, OR June 2015 – Sept 2015
 Took part in setting up visual merchandising displays for menswear and footwear departments
 Learned and utilized selling strategies to further drive merchandise turnover
 Collaborated with a team of associates to execute the annual full inventory of all store merchandise
 Gained experience in outlet supply chain inventory processes
Corvallis Customs Screen Printing & Vinyl, Printer Corvallis, OR Oct. 2013 – June 2014
 Screen printed thousands of designs onto apparel for businesses and organizations including OSU,
meeting project deadlines 100% of the time
A C H IE V E M EN T S & S K IL L S
 Elected Judicial Board Judge and PR Chairman of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at OSU 2013, 2014
 Deans List: Spring 2014
 Proficient in using Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office software, including Excel
 Excelled in writing intensive courses and assignments regarding apparel and textile market analysis
S P E C IA L IN T E R ES T S
 Intrigued by brands who are continuously finding new ways of converging art and science into their
business, such as style and sports
 Passions include: action sports, fashion, fitness, footwear, innovative design, live music, outdoor
activities, social media, and traveling