1. achel
uccarello
rachel.zuccarello@gmail.com
Education
University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a Major in Textile and Apparel Management
Emphasis: Apparel Marketing and Merchandising, Minor: Business
Graduation Date: May 2010
GPA: 3.47/4.00
American Intercontinental University, London, United Kingdom
Study Abroad
January 2009-March 2009
Communication Experience
INK ASSISTANT, CheresseINK, Saint Louis, Missouri December 2009 – January 2010
• Reviewed press releases, contracts and business proposals for proper spelling, grammar and content and provided constructive feedback
• Communicated with upcoming businesses and set up meetings to cultivate new client relationships
• Contacted local and national news and radio stations, magazines and newspapers to gain press for CheresseINK clients
• Monitored print and online media and added all press to CheresseINK client media binders
• Assisted INK staff with organization and execution of events such as the 3rd Annual Cash & Carry Boutique Warehouse Sale
• Updated social media sites to promote CheresseINK clients and their events
E-COMMERCE MARKETING ASSISTANT, Jaeger, London, United Kingdom January 2009 – March 2009
• Created and modified product images for www.jaeger.co.uk using Adobe Photoshop
• Composed editorial content for the launch of Jaeger Home, Jaeger 125 Limited Edition and Spring/Summer 2009 Jaeger London
• Uploaded images into Lava programming system to be published in the “Looks” section of the Jaeger website
• Compiled press and composed articles for the “As Seen In” section of the Jaeger website to market the Spring/Summer 2009 collection
• Worked with Microsoft Excel to create various spreadsheets organizing product descriptions and specifications for Jaeger Home, 125 Limited
Edition Collection and Spring/Summer 2009 Jaeger London
FASHION/STYLING INTERN, ALIVE Magazine, Saint Louis, Missouri May 2008 – August 2008
• Collaborated with fellow interns to compose and compile editorial features and content to be published in ALIVE, a lifestyle magazine
capturing Saint Louis’ best in fashion, entertainment, the arts, dining, nightlife, interior design and celebrity culture
• Communicated ideas for the set and styling of photo shoots at diverse locations in and around Saint Louis
• Assisted ALIVE staff with organization and execution of sponsored events and fashion shows including City Style: A Men’s Event and Volume
• Selected men’s and women’s apparel and accessories for photo shoots and fashion shows from Saint Louis boutiques and retailers
Work Experience
SUPERVISOR AND CAREER SPECIALIST, MU Career Center, Columbia, Missouri January 2008 – May 2010
• Provided five to seven Career Specialists per shift with the tools and opportunities needed to help customers to the best of their ability by
encouraging continuing education of the services and resources at the MU Career Center
• Advised students and community members on career planning topics such as occupational and major information, job and internship search
strategies, interviewing skills and writing resumes
• Administered and interpreted a variety of vocational assessments such as the Self-Directed Search, ACT Discover, StrengthsFinder and
Missouri Occupational Card Sort for career and major exploration
Activities and Leadership
University of Missouri Representative, Waksonse Conference on College Teaching May 2008
Intern, Saint Louis Fashion Week October 2009
Dresser, Andrew Majtenyi at London Fashion Week February 2009
Career Specialist Selection Marketing Coordinator, MU Career Center August 2008 – December 2009
Education Vice President. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority January 2008 – December 2008
Career Explorations Course Instructor, MU Career Center August 2008 – December 2008 and August 2009 – December 2009
Honors
MOPREMA Cotton Project Winning Brand Name and Tagline, Department of Textile and Apparel Management Spring 2010
Dean’s List, College of Human Environmental Sciences Fall 2006 – Spring 2010
Technology Skills
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Reader; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook and Publisher