This document is a resume for Amanda Pichiarallo outlining her education and work experience in the fashion industry. She graduated cum laude from Marist College with a Bachelor's of Science in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business. Her relevant work experience includes positions at Haddad Brands, Matilda Jane Clothing, B.Robinson Optical, Elle Magazine, and Cesare and Lili. She also has experience with computer programs like Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and social media platforms.

1. AMANDA J PICHIARALLO
190 Albany Ave Thornwood NY 10594
914-384-5090 | apichiarallo@gmail.com
EDUCATION
MARIST COLLEGE – POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Graduation: May 2015
§ Bachelor of Science, Cumulative GPA: 3.6
o Major: Fashion Merchandising; Minor: Business
o Honors: Cum Laude Honors, Deans List (All Semesters), Merit Scholarship,
MOD’ SPÉ SCHOOL OF FASHION- Paris, France; Coursework: Parisian Fashion and French Culture Spring 2013
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
HADDAD BRANDS- MANHATTAN, NEW YORK June 2015-Present
Senior Product Approval Associate
§ Partner with overseas vendors and offices to ensure timely delivery of all submissions and approvals
§ Manage the entire approval process, including approving fabric qualities, wash, lab dips, artwork, accessories, production samples
§ Review over 350 samples per season with designers for Haddad China’s local market and communicate comments and direction to
overseas
§ Input deadlines and approval milestones into the tracking systems for all submits
§ Monitor Time and Action calendars and Product Development reports
§ Organize and maintain seasonal boards, directive assortments per brand (Converse, Levis, Hurley)
MATILDA JANE CLOTHING – POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK January 2015 – May 2015
Marist College Fashion Merchandising Capstone
§ Created a 40 piece women’s collection incorporating fabrics, patterns and colors on Adobe Illustrator
§ Designed 30+ unique patterns using Adobe Illustrator
§ Collaborated with industry partner to implement a women’s collection to the pre-existing children’s brand
§ Forecasted and predicted trends in fabric, trims, and colors for Spring/ Summer 2016 using StyleSight
§ Communicated weekly with industry partner to ensure the collection adhered to company goals and brand image
B.ROBINSON OPTICAL / LEGACIE ACCESSORIES– NEW YORK, NEW YORK May 2014– August 2014
Product Development Intern
§ Assisted Product Development team with all aspects of eyewear development process and samples
§ Communicated with outside vendors and selected which designs to implement
§ Participated in design and sales meetings with vendors from China and Italy discussing product suggestions and measurements
§ Maintained up to date information on SPEC sheets based on vendor and designer
§ Forecasted trends in eyewear as well as upcoming season using Pinterest, Tumblr, and StyleSight for inspiration
ELLE MAGAZINE – NEW YORK, NEW YORK December 2013 – May 2014
Accessories Intern
§ Corresponded with various PR firms to track the status of samples
§ Packed and organized between 4-7 trunks for shoots both international and domestic
§ Sourced pictures from runway shows and selected items to use for future shoots
§ Organized the accessories closet keeping track of merchandise by brand and style
CESARE AND LILI – RHINEBECK, NEW YORK August 2013 – January 2014
Merchandising Intern, Women’s Fashion Boutique
§ Assisted in the execution of window changes and the dressing/styling of mannequins
§ Carried out all store operations including sales, inventory as well as visual merchandising
§ Ticketed and security tagged merchandise and set on the floor to sell
§ Researched with owner ideas for future buys
FASHION EXTRA CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
FASHIONOLOGY MARIST FASHION DEPARTMENT– Poughkeepsie, New York September 2012-January 2015
§ Assisted customers/ handled financial transaction at on campus student run boutique
MARIST COLLEGE SILVER NEEDLE FASHION SHOW – Poughkeepsie, New York May 2012
§ Dresser for multiple looks created by Fashion Design Students
CARAVAN STYLIST STUDIOS OSCAR VIEWING – New York, NY February 2012
§ Volunteer dresser and hostess at Fashion preview featuring various designers
B MICHAEL AMERICA DESIGNER – New York, New York September 2011
§ Volunteer dresser and greeter During NYC Fashion week
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION- THORNWOOD, NEW YORK January 2011
§ Organized local Fashion Show raising over $2,000 for Make-A- Wish Foundation
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Social Media, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Prezi