Emily Carol Eichelberger Blalock, M.S.Senior Lecturer/ Internship Coordinator

Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors317 Dawson Hall, Athens, Georgia 30602

Phone: 706.542.4884 Email: eichelb@uga.edu

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, (2006). M.S. in Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors. Emphasis: Fashion Merchandising and African American Studies. Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. GPA: 3.73 out of 4. Advisor: Jan Hathcote. Master’s thesis: African American College Students’ Perceptions of Professional Dress.

Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising, (Honors, 2004). Minor: Marketing. Department of Fashion Merchandising, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. GPA: 3.4 out of 4. Advisor: Cynthia Easterling. Honors: Dean’s list all semesters, Most Outstanding Junior in Fashion Merchandising, March 2003, Most Outstanding Freshman in Fashion Merchandising, April 2001, University of Southern Mississippi’s Student of the Month, Oct. 2001.

RELATED COURSEWORKFashion Merchandising: Retail Management and Strategies, Consumer Behavior, Apparel Trade and International Retailing, Apparel and Textile Testing, Apparel Construction and Evaluation, Apparel Design and PromotionMarketing: Marketing Principals, Professional Selling, Statistical Methods I & II, Demography and Public Policy Management: Race and Gender in the Workplace, Organizational Psychology, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management

COMPUTER SKILLSMicrosoft Office, WordPerfect, SPSS- statistical software, Endnote 9, Photoshop

TEACHING EXPERIENCESenior Lecturer, Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (January 2013 – present) (Lecturer, Fall 2007 – January 2013). (.75 EFT) Teach undergraduate fashion merchandising and textile courses; both professional electives and required core courses. Responsible for creating new courses, substantially revising current courses, and working on search committees and curriculum committees. Actively participate in recruiting new students. Lead or co-supervised the New York Study Tour for three summers. Supervised the Interdisciplinary Ghana Study Tour for three summers. Co-supervised the China Study Tour for one summer. Offered the first entrepreneurship course in FACS (2010) and developed a FACS Interdisciplinary Certificate in Entrepreneurship (2012).

Internship Coordinator, Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (Fall 2006- present). Teach undergraduate seminar course (TXMI 5900) and supervise the fashion merchandising internship experience (TXMI 5910). Prepare 70+ students each semester for practical realities of the fashion industry and introduce them to industry professionals. Develop and implement weekly seminars, initiate industry contacts for future internship opportunities, invite industry leaders to participate in discussion panels, revise resumes and cover letters, advise students and aid in finding career opportunities.

Part-time Lecturer, Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (Fall 2006 – Summer 2007). Educated over 280 students and directed the FM internship program. Taught Textile Testing, using industry ASTM & AATCC equipment, created innovative student projects, and developed a textile testing lab manual which is now adopted by a fellow Textile faculty member.

Graduate Instructor, Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (Fall 2005 – Spring 2006). Worked under Dr. Helen Epps and supervised the lab of TXMI 3520 Textile Testing. Introduced 31 undergraduate students to the physical analysis of textiles with the goal of teaching students how to evaluate fabric suitability for a specific end use, developed and taught course content, made weekly demonstrations of the proper use of lab equipment, and graded student work and projects.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (Fall 2004 – Spring 2006). Worked under Dr. Patricia Annis (Fall 04- Spring 05) and Dr. Ian Hardin (Fall 05 – Spring 06) in TXMI 3520 Textile Testing and TXMI 2100 Textiles for Consumers. Assisted in teaching course content for textile labs, prepared equipment for lab use and demonstrated proper use of lab equipment, graded student work and tests, conducted library research, developed and taught course content in lab portion of the class, made weekly demonstrations of the proper use of lab equipment, graded student work and projects.

NEW COURSES DEVELOPEDTXMI 3010 Retail Analysis in Ghana: An Entrepreneurial Case Study. I have the opportunity to co-lead the Interdisciplinary Ghana Study Tour with 4 faculty members from UGA. I introduced a new course that connects female entrepreneurs in the Ghanaian textile trade with female boutique owners in Athens, Georgia. While in Ghana, students get to interact with designers, sewers, carvers, dyers, weavers and artisans in the fashion and retail industries. In preparation, the students are partnered with select boutique owners in Athens. Each student is given money to act as a buyer and source merchandise from Ghana for resale in the boutiques. I call it the Ghana Community Trade Program, which has been financially sponsored by the James Family Foundation for the past three years for a total of $30K. Not only does the program equip the rural women of Ghana to feed their families, but it helps educate the Athens community of the beautiful fashion and culture of West Africa and the importance of fair trade.

TXMI 3010 Directed Study in Social Entrepreneurship. This is a non-traditional service learning class that allows students to work in the community empowering women to succeed professionally and to facilitate research on the trends of social entrepreneurs in the fashion industry. The mission of the class is to better the lives of low income women living in the Rocksprings Public Housing by teaching entrepreneurship workshops, leading skill training exercises in DIY crafts and helping start a non-profit, PALS of Athens Music. In addition, the class focuses on preparing students for non-profit management and entrepreneurship through hands-on activities with PALS and an analytical research paper.

TXMI 5230 Forecasting Trends in Fashion. This is a core course providing an overview of forecasting innovation in fashion, design & merchandising. Students critically analyze color and trend forecasting, design research and concepts, and fabric direction using multi-media and observational primary research. Students apply their knowledge in "hands on" development of a trend boards, blog and portfolio emphasizing concept development, visualization and design presentation.

TXMI 5250 Global Retailing of Apparel & Textiles. This is a core course which enables students to understand the strategies unique to the retail industries of countries around the world. Emphasis is placed on successful retail organizations and structures, merchandising and organization of market resources in apparel and textiles. For the major project students write a retail business plan of internationalization based on the target market and culture of a particular country.

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TXMI 5280 Retail Entrepreneurship. This is the first entrepreneurship course offered by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. It prepares students to open a small business and maintain financial success through smart planning, research, and creative merchandising techniques. I teach the students to write business plans, research the market and run a business, Couture a-la-cart, the first store at UGA operated by students selling student designs.

COURSES SUBSTANTIALLY REVISED

TXMI 3210 Fundamentals of Fashion Merchandising. The principle of this course remains the same, but I developed interactive power-point lectures that include current happenings in our world and projects that support the text. Videos, radio broadcasts, student presentations, and speakers have been incorporated to facilitate all types of student learning. The major project changes each semester to include a service learning component. I share my power-point lectures, notes and research with instructors that teach sections of this course.

TXMI 3520 Textile Testing- This course has been taught for years and taught well. I did not rework the logistics of the course, but developed an 88 page full color lab manual. My lab manual bridges the gap between academics and real word situations that students will encounter after graduation. It communicates the principles of textile science in the students’ own language, while applying principles from ASTM & AATCC test methods.

TXMI 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis. I reintroduced the course after a three year break; therefore I was able to create the objectives and requirements from scratch (i.e., innovative student projects, lectures, books, and overall course content). In my opinion, this course is the most essential in preparing students for a career in fashion merchandising which was recognized by the faculty after voting to make this a major required course. This class analyzes the functions, characteristics, and applications of fabric, support materials, closures, thread, and trims relative to quality, cost, and performance of apparel.

TXMI 5260 Consumer & Employee Case Studies. I reintroduced the course after a two year break; therefore I was able to create the objectives, lectures, innovative student projects, and readings from scratch. I love this class! The retail environment is constantly evolving which poses great challenges and unique opportunities for retailer managers. Because of the environment of the workplace, students need to be able to think quick and think smart in all situations. The goal is to prepare students the workforce through studying academic theory and applying to real life case studies with local businesses.

TXMI 5900 Internship Orientation. The course is offered every fall semester. It is my mission to educate the students on career paths within the fashion industry by inviting industry leaders to share their experiences. Since teaching, I have invited well over 100 industry leaders from the Atlanta Metro to share their experiences with the students. These influential business men & women inform the students on what it takes to succeed in today’s business world and provide them with internship/ career opportunities. In addition, I instruct the class on resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, professional dress and professionalism at work.

PUBLICATIONS

Smith, B., Lowe, T., Hunt-Hurst, P., Okech, D., & Blalock, E. (2013). The Lifeline Street Girls Project: A Case Study of Workforce Education Programs, A Poverty Reduction Strategy. International Education, 43(1), 50-64.

Blalock, E. (2011, October 17). Material lessons. COLUMNS, 39(12).

Blalock, E. (Fall 2011). Marketplace lessons. FACS Magazine.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & GUEST LECTURES

APERO Brown Bag Speaker Series, Guest Lecturer, “Micro Business and Entrepreneurship Training in Rural Burkina Faso.” February 19, 2014

UGA Academic Life Faculty Panel, Freshman Recruitment Series, Nominated as Faculty Participant, October 2013

Lambert High School, Guest Lecturer for Entrepreneurship Department, “Social Entrepreneurship in West Africa.” October 2013.

Terry College of Business Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, Panel Participant, November 2012

Piedmont College, Guest Lecturer for Anthropology Department, “See For Yourself Ghana Community Trade Program Seminar.” August 2012

Athens Technical Institution, Get REAL About Entrepreneurship Conference. Guest Speaker “Entrepreneurship at UGA.” April 18, 2012

Kappa Alpha Theta Educational Speaker Series, Women in Business Seminar Presentation, March 2012

TXMI 2000. Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences; Professional Dress Seminar, every semester, fall 2006 – 2013

TXMI 2000. Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences; TMI Internships and Careers Seminar, every semester, fall 2006 – present

CFD 5900. Child and Family Development Internship Orientation; Professional Image: Fix up look sharp, November 2011

Women in Business, Career Networking Gala & Fashion Show, Professional Dress Seminar, March 2011

Society of Women Engineers, Workforce Seminar, Professionalism at Work, October 2010

HACE 5900. Housing & Consumer Economics Internship Orientation; Professional Image: Fix up look sharp , September 2009

TXMI 2100. Introduction to Textiles and Merchandising; Fashion Industry Trends Seminar, fall 2007

TXMI 5901. Furnishings and Interiors Professional Development Seminar; Maintaining a Professional Image Seminar, Spring 2007, 2009, 2010

FACS Summer College; Fix Up, Look Sharp: Professional Dress Seminar, June 7, 2007

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AWARDS FOR TEACHING/ADVISING

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2006 – present Sigma Kappa Sorority, annual faculty appreciation dinner-date, fall 2013UGA Career Center, Career Development Award, May 2012/May 2013/ December 2013Junior League of Athens, Community Service Award Nominee, 2012Alpha Chi Omega, Outstanding Professor Honoree, March 2012Family and Consumer Sciences Creswell Alumni Award, 2011/2012Young Dawgs Employer of the Year, 2011University of Georgia, Advisor of the Year, 2011Family and Consumer Sciences, Outstanding Advisor of the Year, 2010Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors, Advisor of the Year, 2010Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors, Teacher of the Year, 2008Sigma Delta Ta Sorority, faculty appreciation coffee day, spring & fall 2008Sigma Delta Ta Sorority, annual faculty appreciation dinner-date, fall 2006

EFFECTIVENESS SHOWN BY STUDENT EVALUATIONS (since 2006)

Semester

TXMI Course

# Name of Course EnrollmentMean Score

F 2013 3210 Fundamentals of Fashion Industry 50 4.75F 2013 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 35 4.72F 2013 5230 Fashion Forecasting 50 4.70F 2013 5900 Internship Orientation 78 4.32SP 2013 3210 Fundamentals of Fashion Industry 50 4.75SP 2013 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 35 4.81SP 2013 5250 Global Retailing 50 4.66SP 2013 5280 Retail Entrepreneurship 17 4.58F 2012 3210 Fundamentals of Fashion Industry 38 4.69F 2012 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 36 4.79

F 2012 5260Consumer & Employee Case Studies 23 4.81

F 2012 5900 Internship Orientation 81 4.74SU 2012 3010 Retail Development in Ghana 7 *SU 2012 5910 FM Internship Experience 32 *SP 2012 3210 Fundamentals of Fashion Industry 41 4.57SP 2012 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 30 4.75SP 2012 5280 Retail Entrepreneurship 17 5.00SP 2012 5250 Global Retailing 53 4.87F 2011 3210 Fundamentals of FM 32 4.7F 2011 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 17 4.9F 2011 5250 Global Retailing 29 4.8F 2011 5900 Internship Orientation 60 4.7SU 2011 3010 Retail Development in Ghana 6 *SU 2011 5910 Internship Orientation 39 *SP 2011 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 17 4.5SP 2011 5280 Retail Entrepreneurship 17 4.8SP 2011 5250 Global Retailing 34 4.6

SP 2011 5260Consumer & Employee Case Studies 17 4.8

F 2010 3210 Fundamentals of the FM 60 4.4

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F 2010 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 15 4.9F 2010 5250 Global Retailing 37 4.8F 2010 5900 Internship Orientation 60 4.8SU 2010 5910 FM Internship 40 *

SP 2010 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 42 4.6

SP 2010 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 15 4.9SP 2010 5280 Retail Entrepreneurship 15 4.9SP 2010 5250 Global Retailing 41 4.7

F 2009 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 37 4.8

F 2009 5250 Global Retailing 46 4.8

F 2009 5260Consumer & Employee Case Studies 20 4.9

F 2009 5900 Internship Orientation 96 4.7SU 2009 5710 New York Study Tour 24 *SU 2009 5910 FM Internship 32 *

SP 2009 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 37 4.6

SP 2009 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 25 4.6SP 2009 5250 Global Retailing 61 4.5

SP 2009 5260Consumer & Employee Case Studies 17 4.6

F 2008 3520 Textile Testing 34 4.6F 2008 5250 Global Retailing 50 4.6F 2008 5900 Internship Orientation 88 4.8F 2008 5910 FM Internship 4 *SU 2008 5910 FM Internship 41 *

SP 2008 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 28 4.8

SP 2008 3530 Apparel Quality Analysis 35 4.6

SP 2008 5260Consumer & Employee Case Studies 28 4.8

F 2007 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 40 4.8

F 2007 3520 Textile Testing 41 4.9F 2007 5900 Internship Orientation 75 4.5F 2007 5910 FM Internship 8 *SU 2007 5910 FM Internship 44 *

SP 2007 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 31 4.6

SP 2007 3520 Textile Testing 29 4.7

F 2006 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 28 4.6

F 2006 3210Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry 68 4.4

F 2006 5900 Internship Orientation 78 4.6

*Course evaluations not taken in internship/ off campus research classes**Department doesn’t evaluate student participation in study tours***Current classes; evaluations taken at end of semester

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UNDERGRADUATE DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Fall 2013TXMI3010, supervised 1 student, Directed Research in Social Entrepreneurship. Service learning project with local nonprofit, PALS of Athens Musicians. Lead a micro business sewing workshop for five hours each Monday for women living in public housing (3 credit hours). TXMI3010, supervised 1 student, FM Internship in NYC (6 credit hours).

Summer 2013TXMI3010, supervised 8 students in Ghana, West Africa, Retail Development in Ghana: An Entrepreneurial Case Study. Facilitated students in product development and marketing of collections for the Ghana Community Trade Program.

Spring 2013TXMI3910, supervised 2 students, FM Internship Practicum Project (1 credit hour).

Fall 2012TXMI3010, supervised 3 students, Directed Research in Social Entrepreneurship. Service learning project with local nonprofit, PALS. Taught a 42 hour “creativity in entrepreneurship” workshop with low income women living in Athens (3 credit hours).TXMI3910, supervised 2 students, FM Internship Practicum Project (1 credit hour).

Summer 2012TXMI3010, supervised 7 students in Ghana, West Africa, Retail Development in Ghana: An Entrepreneurial Case Study. Facilitated students in product development and marketing of collections for the Ghana Community Trade Program.

Spring 2012TXMI 3910, supervised 1 student, FM Internship Practicum Project (1 credit hour).

Fall 2010TXMI 3010, supervised 1 student, FM Internship Project (6 credit Hours).

Spring 2010TXMI 3010, supervised 2 students, FM Internship Project (6 credit Hours). TXMI 3010, supervised 1 student, Directed Study in Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors with a focus on Apparel Quality: the Relationship between Nonwovens and the Women’s Liberation Movement. Student: Katie Deray

Fall 2009TXMI 5710, supervised 24 students, New York City Fashion Study Tour (3 credit Hours).TXMI 3010, supervised 1 student, FM Internship Project (6 credit Hours).

Spring 2009TXMI 3010, supervised 2 students, FM Internship Project (6 credit hours)TXMI 3010H, Honors Thesis; The Relationship Between Interior Design & Fashion Design. Honors Student: Katie Crider

Fall 2008TXMI 3010, advised 4 students, FM Internship Project (6 credit hours)TXMI 3520, Honors Research Project in Textile Testing; The Relationship between Interior Design & Fashion Design. Student: Katie Crider

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Spring 2008TXMI 3010, supervised 1 student, FM Internship Project (6 credit hours), and 1 student in a directed study in TMI with a focus on Twenty-First Century Designers’ interpretation of Women: Feminine & Powerful. (3 credit hours) Student: Princess Crumpton

Fall 2007TXMI 3210, Honors Research Project in Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors with a focus on Media’s Relationship with American Health & Fashion: A Content Analysis. Student: Kaki Read

Summer 2007TXMI 3010, Directed Study in TMI (2 credit hours). Student: Katie Foushee

Spring 2007TXMI 3010, Directed Study in TMI with a focus on Media’s Relationship with American Fashion: 20th Century to Present (3 credit hours). Student: Kristine Cholakian

INTERNSHIP DEVELOPMENTInvited industry leaders to share their professional experiences. (2006 – Present)

Abercrombie & Fitch. Speaker: Ty Griffin, SE Campus RecruiterAccessories a go-go. Speaker: Carmelita Marcia, Founder & CEOAgora. Speaker: Airee Hong, Owner & ManagerAlumni Hall. Speaker: Derek Dust, Director of StoresAthens First Bank & Trust. Speaker: Derek, VP of Small Business AccountsAtlanta Falcons. Speaker: Angela Bostick, Manager of Retail Marketing and MerchandiseAltanta Falcons. Speaker: Danny Branch, VP of Information Technology & Store DevelopmentBelk of Athens. Speaker: Julia Shelton, Area Sales ManagerBella Bridesmaid of Atlanta. Speaker: Mandi Jackson, Franchise Owner and ManagerBill Dabney Showroom, Americasmart. Speaker: Bill Dabney, Owner and Sales RepBlonde Boutique. Speaker: Brandy Chandler, Owner & ManagerBoxercraft Inc. Speaker: Luiza Raposo, Marketing Manager Boxercraft Inc. Speaker: Liz Poulin, Product Development Manager Boxercraft Inc. Speaker: Jamie Henry, Product Development Manager Buckle of Atlanta. Speaker: Todd Singleton, Regional ManagerCareer Center. Speaker: Holly Getchel, Director of UGA Career CenterCarter’s Inc. Speaker: Justine Shan, Assistant Buyer Cheeky Peach. Speaker: Katie Jacobs, Entrepreneur & Manager Chico’s FAS Inc. Speaker: Leah Limano, College RecruiterChico’s FAS Inc. Speaker: Kristen Bruchey, Assistant MerchandiserCillies Clothing. Speaker: Jennifer Hayes, Owner and BuyerConcepts Sport. Speaker: Lindsay Bailey, Assistant Product DeveloperCommunity Boutique. Speaker: Sanni Baumgartner, Owner & ManagerDillard’s. Speaker: Linda Burrill, Manager of Mall of GADillard’s. Speaker: Christina Dabbs, College RecruiterDillard’s. Speaker: Mike Hubbell, VP of South East Division Dillard’s. Speaker: Bill Creegan, Store Manager of Newnan Dixie Peaches Couture. Speaker: Erica Esco Nelson, Owner/ Product DevelopmentFabric Arts. Speaker: Anita Heady, Owner/ WeaverFab’rik Inc.. Speaker: Dana Spinola, Owner and BuyerFab’rik Inc.. Speaker: Angelique Diorer, Manager/ Social Media ManagerFlirt. Speaker: Ashley & Tim Becker, Owner and ManagerFortson’s Boutique. Speaker: Brian Fortson, Owner & Manager

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INTERNSHIP DEVELOPMENT (… continued)

EvoShield. Speaker: Justin Neiffer, Entrepreneur and Product DevelopmentEvoShield. Speaker: Bob Pickney, CEOEurope to You. Speaker: Stacy Borocz, Founder and CEOGap Inc. Speaker: Chris Wright, National Delivery Consultant for Learning and DevelopmentThe Gap of Athens. Speaker: Terry Ward, Store ManagerGeorge Gibson’s. Speaker: Thomas Hinson, Store ManagerGilt Group. Speaker: El Lewis, Stylist Assistant MenswearGinger Howard Selections. Speaker: Ginger Howard, Owner and ManagerGlobal Ties. Speaker: Jimbo Graves, Social Entrepreneur & CEOGo With the Flow. Speaker: Chera Bernard, Visual Merchandiser & Assistant BuyerGQ Magazine. Speaker: Raasan Wyzard, Assistant Stylist and Freelancer Home Depot. Speaker: Sarah Fishburne, Director of Forecasting and Product Development Jenny Sue Cosmetics. Speaker: Jennifer Duvall, Cosmetic Stylist and BloggerJCPenney. Speaker: Keith Booker, Mall of GA Store ManagerJCPenney. Speaker: Jessica Price, Mall of GA ASMJCPenney. Speaker: Candace Wang, National Campus Recruiter Kent State University. Speaker: Emily Aldredge, recruiter for fashion study abroad in ParisKid’s II. Speaker: Hayley Jackson, Product ManagerKohl’s. Speaker: Nicole Dushman, ASM of AtlantaKohl’s. Speaker: Kirsten Wells, National Campus RecruiterKohl’s. Speaker: Lauren Fylstra, National Campus RecruiterKohl’s. Speaker: Terrina Stevenson, Store Manager & Campus RecruiterLappers. Speaker: Ashley Hatcher, Founder and Entrepreneur Lotusgrace. Speaker: Gregg Pelligrini, President and Designer Luna. Speaker: Shelly, Store Manager and BuyerMacy’s. Speaker: Blake Witters, Manager of College RelationsMacy’s. Speaker: Katie Foushee, Store Manager of Douglasville, GAMacy’s. Speaker: Carissa Chapman, Manager of College RelationsMacy’s. Speaker: Jennifer Lagrotta, College Relations SpecialistMacy’s. Speaker: Bernard Worthy, College Relations Specialist Mcolly’s. Speaker: Ashley, Entrepreneur & OwnerNeiman Marcus. Speaker: Jim Johnson, Human Resource DirectorNeiman Marcus. Speaker: Jodi Kahn, Corporate Recruiter Nordstrom. Speaker: Natalie Lauten, ASM Mall of GANordstrom. Speaker: Megan Underwood, Top Shop ManagerNordstrom. Speaker: Jennifer Lemons, Store Manager of Buford Nourish, a Boutique. Speaker: Lyn Louise Larson, Owner & DesignerOffice of Institutional Diversity. Speaker: Mimi Sodhi, Director AdministrativeOpulence. Speaker: Karin Usry, Owner & ManagerOxford Industries. Speaker: Mark Kirby, VP of Operations Pitaya. Speaker: Mallory Odom, Manager & BuyerPlanet Productions, LLC. Speaker: Adam Sokoloff, PresidentPlanet Productions, LLC. Speaker: Carrie Anderson, Marketing & DevelopmentPretty In My Pocket LLC. Speaker: Caroline Van Sickle, Entrepreneur/ Inventor/ CEORalph Lauren International Collection. Speaker: Lisa Brormann, Sales Specialist in Belgium Ray Harris Fashions. Speaker: Ray Harris, British Fashion Designer/ Entrepreneur Recipe For Press. Speaker: Amy Flurry, Entrepreneur/ Editor/ StylistThe Red Dress Boutique. Speaker: Diana Best Harbour, Owner and ManagerSBDC. Speaker: Kay Remar, Area Entrepreneurship Coordinator Sea Island Company. Speaker: Lakyn Boyd, Retail buyerSimply Charming Socials. Speaker: Kristine Cholakian, Owner and Event Planner

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INTERNSHIP DEVELOPMENT (… continued)

Slippers. Speaker: Amy Bray, Owner and ManagerSo Worth Loving. Speaker: Erika Edwards, Owner and Product Development Sonia Says. Speaker: Sonia Steffes, Entrepreneur & ManagerSouthern Savers. Speaker: Jenny Martin, Founder and CEOSPANX. Speaker: Tosha Hays, Product Development CoordinatorSPANX. Speaker: Emily Samuels, Brand Marketing CoordinatorStein Mart. Speaker: Stefanie Ellis, Buyer & University RelationsSuska. Speaker: Suzanna Drennen, Entrepreneur & ManagerTalbot’s Athens. Speaker: Linda Phillips, ManagerTarget Inc. Speaker: Kara Gapinski, HR Manager, Hiram, GATarget Inc. Speaker: Morgan Strode, HR Manager, Athens, GATibi. Speaker: Amy Smilovic, Fashion Designer & OwnerTigerLily Kids. Speaker: Laurie VanLanding, Owner and ManagerTransmission. Speaker: Mark Czaplinski, Owner and CEOUmano. Speaker: Alexander Torrey, Owner & Entrepreneur Whole: Mind.Body.Art. Speaker: Michelle Sharky Vaught, Owner/ BuyerVanity Fair Brands. Speaker: Kristy McCrory, Human Resource ManagerVON MAUR. Speaker: Justine Keen, Talent Recruiter VON MAUR. Speaker: Tricia Moeller, Store Manager Zenzii. Speaker: Ansley Williams, Brand Coordinator

DEPARTMENT SERVICE

Job Placement and Internship Informational Sessions, Founder & Coordinator, 2006 – present Couture a-la-cart, Owner & Manager, March 2010 – Present TMI Travel Study Committee, Committee Chair, August 2013 – present TMI Furnishings and Interiors Search Committee, 2013FM Curriculum Development Committee, 2007 – present The Agency Student Organization, Faculty Advisor, 2013 – present UGA Fashion Week, Committee Chair, October 2013 – present UGA Fashion Week, Co-organizer, September 2011 – October 2013 Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation Cocktail Party, Coordinator, November 2010 – present Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation, Member, 2010 – present EDENS Retail Challenge, FACS Liaison & Student Mentor, November 2012 – present TXMI & Co Fashion Show, Coordinator, November 2011TMI Lecture Series with Ray Harris, Coordinator, September 2012 TMI Lecture Series with Humane Society Trade Association of USA, Coordinator, October 2012 TMI Lecture Series with Gregg Pelligrini of Lotus Grace, Coordinator, January 2012 Cotton Inc. “Cotton Is Our Everyday” Design Competition, Judge & Organizer, 2011AAFA Accreditation Curriculum Audit & Development Committee, member, October – present INROADS, TMI Faculty Liaison, 2009Georgia Square Mall Visual Merchandising Team, Faculty Supervisor, fall 2009 – 2012 Fashion Design Student Association, Faculty Advisor, 2006 – fall 2012 TMI Scheduling Committee, 2009 – 2012 Internship Planning & Review Committee, Chair & Event Planner, 2007- presentTextile Science Search Committee, 2008TMI PR Committee, Creative Team Lead, fall 2008FACS South Campus Tailgate Committee for TMI, Chair, 2007-2008

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COLLEGE SERVICE

FACS Curriculum Committee, Department Representative, August 2010 – Present FACS Study Abroad Executive Committee, November 2013 – present FACS Task Force in Entrepreneurship, Committee Chair, August 2011 – present African Studies Institute, Affiliated Member, 2011 – present Student Faculty Affairs, faculty advisor rep, fall 2007 – present Christian Faculty Forum, member, 2008 – present UGA Young Dawgs Internship, Internship Mentor, worked with high school student, Forrest, January 2011 – May 2012 FACS Alumni Association, TMI faculty representative, fall 2007 – December 2012 FACS Alumni Luncheon “Re-Discover Dawson,” Organizer, November 2011 – February 2012 FACS Student Leader Retreat, TMI Faculty Rep, August 2011UGA Advisor of the Year Committee, Faculty Member, 2011FACS Advisor of the Year Committee, TMI Representative, 2011UGA Guest Lecture Series with Amy Smilvoic “Tibi”, October 2009FACS Alumni Director Search Committee, fall 2008

GRANTS AND DONATIONS

Helped acquire a $100,000 endowment from the James Family Foundation for my entrepreneurship interests in undergraduate education. Fall 2012

Received $1,300 funding from the College of Family & Consumer Sciences to attend the National Retail Federation Big Show conference in NYC, January 2011

Received two donations of $5,000 each from the James Family Foundation for my entrepreneurship interests in undergraduate education, October 2010 & 2011

Received $2,500 grant from the GA Soft Goods Education Foundation for the implantation of Couture a-la-cart, January 2010

Received $2,000 funding from the College of Family & Consumer Sciences for the creation of Couture a-la-cart, January 2010

Received $500 funding from the Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors for the creation of Couture a-la-cart, January 2010

Received $500 Travel Award from the College of Family & Consumer Sciences to attend the ITAA conference in LA, November 2007

SERVICE/ PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING Interdisciplinary Certificate in FACS Entrepreneurship, University of GeorgiaFACS Representative/ Task Force Chair, May 2012 – present

Collaborated with 6 faculty across disciplines to develop a strong plan to bring entrepreneurship to the college via 2 new courses and revisions of existing courses

Work with other colleges at UGA to implement entrepreneurship courses Developed and taught the first course in entrepreneurship, TXMI 4900 Entrepreneurial

Merchandising, Spring 2010 – present Introduced the first retail concept on UGA’s campus operated by students selling student designs Represented FACS at the 30th Annual Consortium of Entrepreneurship Education, Oct 2012

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Ghana Community Trade Program, Athens, GA/ Ghana, West AfricaCoordinator & Founder, January 2011 – present

Coordinate a team of local small businesses to participate in the retail & textile trade with Ghana, West Africa

Network with Ghanaian female entrepreneurs to establish sustainable contacts with Athens retailers Work with students to buy merchandise for resale in the US Responsible for PR and marketing of trade program with local boutiques: Avid, Agora, Community,

Cheeky Peach, Fab’rik, Flirt, Frontier, Homeplace Gifts, Native American Gallery, Whole: Mind. Body. Art.

Created “See for Yourself” photography exhibition that has been on display in 3 locations: Georgia Theater, Tate Center, and Whole: Mind.Body.Art. (2012)

Created “Come in, We’re Local” photography exhibition which was on display in two locations (2013)

Interdisciplinary Ghana Study Tour, Athens, GA/ Ghana, West AfricaFaculty Leader & Organizer, Maymester 2011 – present

Engaged students in service learning projects in Ghana with local non-profit organizations including: Life Line Street Girls Project: textile entrepreneurial training Kumasi Children’s Home Card Project and playground revival Accra retail tour with local female entrepreneurs Collaborated with Global Mamas to plan innovative workshops in batik dying, bead

making and drumming/dancing lessons

International Entrepreneurship Institute, Hilton Head, SCWorkshop Leader, June 2013

Co-planed curriculum and activities for a 1 week workshop hosting 50+ adults

REAL EDGE, Athens, GABoard of Directors, Secretary, November 2013 – present Consultant, November 2010 – present

Meet with president on monthly basis to discuss entrepreneurship curriculum and community outreach activities at UGA and the state of Georgia

Working with team of faculty leaders & GA politicians to help UGA become number 1 in entrepreneurship training and academics

Volunteered with Consortium of Entrepreneurship Educators to plan the 30th Conference in Atlanta, November 2012

Burkina Faso Entrepreneurship Training, Burkina Faso, West AfricaTeacher & Grassroots Organizer, November – December 2011 and March 2013

Administered a week long Entrepreneurship Workshop for 50 students at Lycee Technical Training School

Helped young professionals hone their business ideas and write professional business plans Participated in a grassroots development program organized by Women to the World where we

worked with rural village women to develop profitable businesses Spent 1 week teaching the women of Boursouma & Tillie villages to make jewelry and fabric flower

accessories for resale in the local markets and US Problem solved and brainstormed ideas with village women via translator and nonverbal

communication Raised over $8K in jewelry sales in US for Boursouma Village Women

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Creator of PALS of Athens Musicians, May 2013 – present Created a sewing cooperative employing low income women Coordinate the design, production and retail of textile merchandise Collaborate with local musicians to receive endorsements and support Weekly promote and manage online media including the website and social media

Workshop Facilitator/Teacher, August 2012 – December 2012 Created curriculum for 14 week workshop “Creativity in Business: Learn to think like an

entrepreneur” Taught 20 low income women living in Rocksprings Public Housing skills in entrepreneurship and

business planning Recruited students to teach upcycle seminars in product development and creativity Working with women to start a sewing co-op in doll making for 2013

Life Skills Coach, January 2011 – September 2011 Coached 15-20 disadvantaged women to improve their professionalism and confidence in order to

gain experience in the workforce Taught life skills classes twice a month pertaining to: professionalism at work, professional dress,

resume writing, cover letters, introductions and managing conflict

Gains School Sewing Club, Gains Elementary School, Athens, GAUGA Faculty Mentor, 2009 – present

Host the sewing club each spring to discuss the fashion industry, fashion design, and textiles via innovative workshops and lectures

Mentor the young girls to improve their self-esteem and aspirations for college Facilitate their relationship with UGA & the Fashion Design Student Association

EvoShield, Athens, GAMerchandising Consultant, December 2010 – 2012

Work with the product development team to improve the apparel quality of EvoShield products Conduct case studies to solve problems and produce effective marketing and product placement

Women to the World, Athens, GAInternational Merchandising Volunteer, January 2011 – present

Work with non profit womens organization to save marginalized women around the world Visually merchandise the fashion products to increase sales Connect WTW with vendors and wholesalers in the Atlanta metro area

Global Ties, Athens, GA & UgandaBoard of Directors Member, December 2010 – December 2011

Worked with president to place the socially responsible products in retail stores Provide suggestions to improve apparel quality and fashion appeal Conduct case studies to solve problems and produce effective marketing

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Food Pantry of North East Georgia, Athens, GAVolunteer, 2012 – present

Collaborated with Life Church of Athens to feed needy families in the Athens Clarke County area via the mobile food pantry

Served of 160 families providing over 300 pounds of food on 2 separate occasions on the Berrny Harris Lyons school campus

Sparrow’s Nest Homeless Shelter, Athens, GAVolunteer, 2011 – present (seasonal)

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Work as a team to prepare & serve breakfast one Saturday a month Fellowship and participate in bible studies with homeless population

Life Church of Athens, Athens, GAGreeting Team Coordinator, Summer 2009 – present

Organize & motivate volunteers on a weekly basis Develop yearly greeting team schedule for 15 volunteers

Jackson Park Ministry, Columbia, South CarolinaCamp Volunteer, June 2012

Collaborated with Life Church of Athens to plan a camp for at risk youth living in government housing

Organized and planned athletic games to inspire teamwork and leadership Spent 32 hours engaging 50 children in games, singing, fellowship and learning

Barnett Shoals Elementary School, Athens GAFall Carnival Chair, October 2010

Organized the ‘cake walk’ fundraiser for the PTO Encouraged the donations of over 200 cakes

Project Safe, Groovy Nights Fundraiser, Athens, GAMarketing Chair, Summer 2010

Helped plan and organize the Athens area yearly dance party fundraiser, Groovy Nights Worked to secure $13,000 in donations and gifts to promote awareness & to help stop violence

against women and children

East Athens Girl Scout Troop, Athens, GAGuest Speaker/ Mentor, July 2010

Participated in a speaker panel to help the girls identify possible careers in fashion Encouraged positive self esteem to 15 girl scout troops while helping them earn their career badge

“What Not To Wear” Community Fashion Show, Barnett Shoals High School, Athens, GA. Creator/ Fashion Show Director, March 2009

Selected 15 FM students to help develop & execute fashion show displaying Educated low income high school students on tips for completing a successful job interview Facilitated a discussion panel to spread awareness to FM program, interview etiquette, and job hunt

techniques

“Ecuadorian Night” Barrow Elementary, Athens, GA. Guest Educator/ Display Coordinator, February 2009

Developed an interactive display on Ecuadorian culture and textile science Facilitated the exploration of wool & cotton fibers using microscopes with K-5th graders Participated in question and answer session with students & parents

“Career Expo at Coile Middle School” Athens, GA. FDSA Liaison, February 2009

AWANA Inspirational Program of Life Church, Athens, GALeader and Mentor, August 2004 – 2009

Provide consistent guidance and supervision to 40+ elementary age boys and girls Teach students reading skills, comprehension skills, and memorization techniques Help students reach a positive self-esteem by encouraging goal achievement

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Oconee County Schools Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education DepartmentAdvisory Board Member for Marketing Education, September 2005- 2008

Provided recommendations that update, modify, and improve the quality of the CTAE curriculum Developed and implement seminars to the following classes: Intro to Fashion Merchandising and

Sports Marketing Encouraged high school students to consider fashion merchandising/ marketing as a career option Supported and strengthen the relationship between Oconee County Schools, local industry, and the

University of Georgia

March of Dimes Fairy Tale Fashion Show, Athens, GAFashion Show Coordinator, November 2006

Coordinated 32 children and wardrobe changes for the yearly benefit Worked with clothing retailers to style children

East Athens Community Center Teen Girl’s Club, Athens, GAProgram Director/ Teacher of “Love Your Body: Teaching Teens Self-Esteem through Body Appreciation,” October 2005 – May 2006

Researched and pioneered a 12 month program to develop positive self-esteem in female African American youth in the Athens area

Organized and executed monthly seminars using multi-media to teach goal achievement, life-skills, health education, and well-being to female teens

Junior-High Bible Study of Green Acres Church, Athens, GA Teacher and Mentor, August 2005 – August 2006

Developed and teach exciting weekly lessons to 20+ boys and girls Implemented creative teaching techniques to reach visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles Supervised open discussion of lesson to facilitate group learning

Boys and Girls Club, Hattiesburg, MS, Tutor & Mentor, August 2000 – May 2001 Tutored and mentored 20+ youth on a weekly basis Organized and creatively executed murals on 6 walls incorporating the University of Southern

Mississippi and the Hattiesburg community

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant for Dr. Ian Hardin, Professor of Textiles, Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, Summer 2006. Developed a 88 page lab manual to use in the course TXMI 3520, Textile Testing Lab; researched current trends in industry dealing with fabric, fiber, and finishes; and using AATCC manual, ASTM test methods and previous knowledge of the course, I created detailed instructions on how conduct the labs.

Study Abroad Program Participant, Textiles in Ecuador Study Tour, Summer 2006. Selected to study textile production and international trade in the country of Ecuador, South America. Worked along side traditional Ecuadorians in textile plant, toured textile villages, discussed the politics of international trade with fashion industry leaders, researched selling and merchandising techniques of local markets and retailers.

Research Assistant for Dr. Hunt-Hurst, Department Head, Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, Fall 2005. Provided research on Women in Pants Pre 1960; studied magazines, journals, and books in UGA’s Library collection for historical evidence of topic.

Research Assistant for Dr. Ian Hardin, Professor of Textiles, Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, Spring 2005. Provided research for The Soft-Goods Foundation of Georgia;

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compiled a comprehensive reference page of retail and manufacturing companies of apparel and textiles that are located in Georgia; and assisted with course related responsibilities.

Research Training, studied under Dr. Patricia Annis for TXMI 8050 Research Methods. University of Georgia, Fall 2004. Graduate research course that taught philosophy of research applicable to clothing, textile, and interior studies, instruction on how critically analyze the methodology of research, and interpretation of research literature. Conducted my own research on African American consumer behavior within the realm of the fashion industry.

Independent Study Research under the direction of Dr. Patricia Hunt-Hurst, Department Head, Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, Fall 2004 and Summer 2005. Independently defined the topics to support my academic interests. Topics: 1) African Persuasion in Vogue: Exploited, Repackaged, Reused, and 2) Black Skin: A Study of Female Black Skin 1960- Present.

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS

Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors .33 percent time assistantship. University of Georgia, five semesters 2004 - 2006.

Ecuador Study Experience Award Scholarship. University of Georgia, Summer 2006.

Nancy Hailey Hunt and Mary Strickland Hailey Scholarship. University of Georgia, Fall 2005 – Spring 2006.

National Residence Hall Honorary. University of Southern Mississippi, Fall 2003. Betty Duke Craft Award and Scholarship. University of Southern Mississippi, Fall 2003 – Spring 2004.

Mary and Tom Wolfe Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Studies Scholarship. University of Southern Mississippi, Fall 2000 – Spring 2001.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation, honorary board member, 2011 – present

Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education Conference, board member& presenter, October 2012

National Retail Federation Big Show Conference, Faculty Participant, January 2011

Spanish & Culture for Absolute Beginners, Faculty/ Student, Jan-April 2009

Costume Society of America, member since 2006

International Textile and Apparel Association, Reserve member since 2006

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, Student Member, Conference Participant, August 2004- 2005

South Eastern Graduate Consortium, participant and presenter, Research Presentation: “African American College Students’ Perceptions of Professional Dress,” March 2006

Quint State Graduate Consortium, Conference Participant, February 2005

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