This is a portfolio of all of my work in visual merchandising. The portfolio includes all CAD directives, mood boards, and the final product of the window display.

1. Angela Yates
Contact:
Email- Yates1am@cmich.edu
Phone- (586) 943-3511

2. Angela is a determined, creative, fun-loving girl. She is a lover of the
simple things in life and finds enjoyment in everything she does. She has
a creative mind and a detail oriented eye. The fashion industry and
visual merchandising is her passion. She is a team player, a leader, and
charismatic. She is currently a junior at Central Michigan University.
Angela is working towards her bachelor of applied arts in fashion
merchandising and design with a concentration in merchandising. She
is experienced in computer aided design with programs including,
Illustrator, Photoshop and Kaledo. She also has years of retail, leadership
and sales experience. She has found that her creativity and skills shine
through visual merchandising.
About Angela …

3. Mannequin Styling
These three mannequins
are styled with an urban
nomad themed outfit. This
collection follows the
same color scheme and
layered look that works
well together.
Dress Form
Full-Body, Abstract
Mannequin
Molded Form

4. Planet Blue Shadowbox:
Adobe Illustrator
Window Concept and
Mood Board

5. This brand was the first local boutique of its kind in
Malibu, California. The brand encompasses the
lifestyle of southern California through its colorful
bohemian clothing. We wanted our shadowbox
to capture the brands authentic Californian way
of life.
Visual Shadowbox
For Planet Blue

6. Adobe Photoshop Window Directive
For Tory Burch
I have designed a template for the
store front of Tory Burch. While
doing this directive I took into
consideration the overall theme
and color scheme of the brand.

7. Community Window:
Adobe Photoshop
Window Concept and
Mood Board

8. Community Window:
Central Michigan University
Bookstore
The CMU bookstore is filled with maroon and gold
apparel sporting the classic “Flying C.” In this display we
brought the “Flying C” to life. This was created using
fishing wire and over 1,000 plastic spoons.

9. Adobe Photoshop Window Directive:
Free People
Free people is a bohemian clothing store
for women who live in free spirit. I
incorporated tree branches as an
innovative way to display the
merchandise. I also hung an assortment of
flowers balls to portray the natural theme
of the store.

10. Hunter Shadowbox:
Adobe Photoshop
Concept and Mood Board,

11. Visual Shadowbox:
Hunter
Hunter is well known brand famous
for their logo and rain boots. The
umbrella in the middle represents
the waterproof feature of the rain
boots. In this window we wanted to
created a pleasant rainy day.

12. Adobe Illustrator Wall Directive:
Express
The wall directive to the left is a
template of how the walls are to
be merchandised and
designed. Express is well known
for their denim, studio and
casual wear as displayed in the
directive.

13. Nasty Gal Large Window:
Adobe Illustrator Concept
and Mood Board

14. Large Window:
Nasty Gal
Nasty gal is an edgy brand featuring some
promiscuous clothing. We wanted to
create a scene from a night out on the
town

15. Adobe Illustrator Wall Directive:
PacSun
PacSun is originated in Orange County
and breathes the lifestyle of California
into their store and clothing. To the left I
have designed a wall directive that
replicates the brand identity and
displays a balanced presentation to
create a leisurely shopping trip for the
customer.

16. • Trend forecasting Superb eye for style and detail
• Experienced in CAD
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Kaledo Programs
• Visual composition
• Excellent time management
• Business development
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Web management
• Organized
• Natural leader
Competitive and strategic planning
Bachelor of Applied Arts: Fashion Merchandising and Design Current
Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI
General Education: 2013
Macomb Community College - Clinton Township, MI
High School Diploma: 2012
Lutheran High School North - Macomb, MI
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Angela Yates
11669 Whitehall Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48313 | (C) (586) 943-3511 | Amyates94@gmail.com
Telefundraiser 03/2015 to Current
CMU Phonathon – Mount Pleasant, MI
• Responsible for fundraising donation on behalf of the Alumni Association
• Built Rapport with alumni and current students, assisting with any issues that may concern
them regarding the university
• Helped increase Alumni participation with the University
• Sales and social skills
Sales Associate
Express – Sterling Hts, MI 11/2014 to Current
• Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
• Demonstrated use and care of merchandise.
• Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
• Experienced in floor sets.
Sales Associate
Buckle – Troy, MI 12/2013 to 01/2014
• Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions.
• Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
• Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
• Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
• Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
Assistant Manager
Coldstone Creamery – Sterling Hts, MI 03/2011 to 08/2014
• Open/Closing Register
• Interviews and Training
• Time Keep/Payroll
• Supervising shifts of up to six crew members
• Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
• Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
• Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
• Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas.
Professional!Summary!!
Work!History! Educa7on!
Skills!
Competitive fashion professional who values innovative fashion without compromising the ultimate goal of
increasing retail revenue.

17. Professional
References
Gina Prater, Store Manager
Coldstone Creamery
35732 Van Dyke Ave. Sterling Heights,
MI 48312
(586) 943-3511
Dave Singh, Store Owner
Coldstone Creamery
35732 Van Syke Ave. Sterling Heights,
MI 48312
(586) 602-1087
Lacy Cowall, Store Manager
Express
14600 Lakeside Cir, Sterling Heights,
MI 48313
(586) 247-1915
Dale Gunner, Supervisor
CMU Phonathon
1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant,
MI 48859
(517) 403-8647
Personal
References
Judi Jarzembowski
4619 Audubon Dr. Warren,
MI 48092
(586) 909-1927
Barbra Walsh
11781 Lambs Rd. Riley Twp.,
MI 48041
(586) 219-4020
Henrietta Banscavo, Co-Worker
Coldstone Creamery
35732 Van Dyke Ave. Sterling
Heights, MI 48312
(248) 703-7457