Living in New York City, trying to make it like everyone else, Maria qualifies skillsets and recent work experience which expands the opportunity to step into the corporate world of fashion. She obtained professional experience working at Equipment for two years as a stylist with strong product knowledge across all categories. The role of a fashion boutique stylist entails assembling various looks for the sales floor and for clients. Monitoring seasonal and non-seasonal trends, Maria achieved monthly individual and store sales ratio. Being persistent with her education at New York City College of Technology, majoring in the Business and Technology of Fashion, has shaped her visual merchandising and communication skills. After taking a product development course, she gained valuable social media and digital marketing skills which helped Maria land an internship at Avant Collective as a Public Relations Intern. Maria is an eager learner. She thrives to gain more knowledge and obtain a full-time position in the Public Relations field.
