Holly Nichole Irwin is seeking a position in fashion merchandising or retail management. She has a BA in Family and Consumer Science with a focus on fashion merchandising and business administration. Her relevant work experience includes internships in store management and merchandising roles at various retailers. She also has experience as a swim coach and waitress, demonstrating strong leadership, customer service, and teamwork skills.

1. Cell: (281)-733-1211 Houston
E-mail: Hollybell59@yahoo.com
Holly Nichole Irwin
Education
Texas State University- San Marco TX August 2014
BA Bachelor of Arts:Family and Consumer Science
Major in Fashion Merchandising
Minor - Business Administration / Concentration – Buying
 Relevant course work: advertising, business administration, textiles product analysis, buying principles,
promotional strategies, fashion economics, culture & consumer behavior, fashion product development, and
special events, trends, and social media. Created multiple businesses, events, logos, and product lines from swim
suits to fashionable clothing and jewelry.
 Member of theTexas State FMA Fashion Merchandising Association
 “Who’s Who Among Young American Students & Athletes” 2007-2008 & 2011-2012
Core Competencies
 Eagle’s Eye – I know great material when I see it, as well as the elements that make it unique, such as color,
design and fabric. My peers arealways asking me where I get my fashion inspiration and to help them personalize
their style.
 Exceptional Team Player – In my Promotional Strategies class, my group created a business plan and launched a
new line of swimwear which included opening a storeand forecasting sales. Our group was selected to be number
1 of 8 other projects.
 Bulldog Thinker - A “never give up”attitudethat enables me to see projects and challenges through to
completion. When I first joined the US swimming team I was 8 years old and slower than some of theother girls. I
practiced hard and by thetime I was 11 I broke multiple records, this continued throughout my swimming career
ending in receiving multiple full ride scholarships to Universities.
Employment
Internship- Lane Four June 2014 - August 2014, Houston, TX
 Hands on experience with stocking, inventory, sales, floor sets/ displays, reports, computer inputs, and
ordering/returning products
 Learned to run/ manager a store
 Traveled to do some sells and advertising, as well as doing media advertising
 Instructed employees each day on what needs to be done as well as encouraging employees to work together to get
things done and asking for help when needed
 Able to see a product through, from thetime it gets to the storeto the time it is inventoried, priced, and put on the
floor to sell
Waitress - BJ’s Brew House September2013 - Current, New Braunfels, TX
 Worked face-to-face upselling customers and providing exceptional customer service
 I do any job is needed to help myself and other fellow employees succeed
 Establish personal bonds to increase repeat purchases. I do this by asking questions and getting to know my
customers’ needs and expectations
 Being able to handle and anticipate stressful, fast pace situations & customers
 Participatein after work activities including fundraisers benefiting the community
 Working in a fast paced environment

2. Head Coach - TX Marlins U.S. Swim Team April 2013 - August 2013, New Braunfels, TX
 Head Coach of 4 out of the 5 age groups, approximately 80 kids
 Aided and assisted swimmers in reaching their goals
 Encouraged kids to work hard, coordinated and facilitated practices, arranged swim meets
 Organized meets by having detailed instructions including which kids would swim in each event/heat
 Motivated my team with support and encouragement, instructed swim lessons, and created fun after class activities
including freeze tag for the kids waiting to be picked up by parents
 Responsible for delegating tasks to other coaches
 Selected theperformance swimwear for the team based on fabric, size, and design
Promotional Leader - Red Carpet Productions March 2012 - Present, Austin, TX
 Guerilla marketing
 UT football tail gate promotions team leader
 Organize and keep count of products being sold
 Sold shirts, cups, koozies, and hats
 Related to consumers on a personallevel
 Other promotions with Cadillac
 Demonstrategreat character and team leading as well as a motivator
Waitress and Shift Leader – Chuy’s September2010 - December2012, Austin, TX
 Assisted upper management in new hires
 Trained new staff and encouraged new team members to ask questions
 Recognized multiple times by management for my outstanding customer service
 Delegated task to other team members
Sales/Merchandising - Bath and Body Works November 2010 – May 2011, Austin, TX
 Organized all products
 Set up floor sets, window sets, and products
 Communicated with other team members on what needed to be done
 Worked in high volume atmosphere
 Encouraged everyone who came in to try a lotion or spray
Head Coach – Candle Light Hills Swim Team April 2010 - September2010, Houston, TX
 Reinforced the importance of team work
 Taught swim lessons for ages 3-18
 Managed poolschedule, coordinated and facilitated practices and practice times, and arranged swim meets
 Took my team to the championship and placed 2nd
over all
 Encouraged children to give it their all to reach their goals and at the same time love swimming
Sales/Merchandising – American Eagle July 2010 - September2010, Houston, TX
 Help Produce Sales
 Organized clothing, shoes, and accessories on the floor and in the stock room
 Worked with team members to set up new floor sets, window sets, and products
 Madecustomers feel comfortable and want to buy the products
Achievements
 Volunteer work- over 100hrs; cleaning parks, feeding thehomeless, pet adoptions, fitness for kids & swim lessons
 Member of Texas State Swimming and Fashion Club
 Won multiple team player and motivator awards being a team member, coach, waitress, and swimmer
 Team captain of both my high school and college swim teams 2006-2010
References: Available upon request