Daphne Bye

Creating designs for military veterans is the purpose of my company. I screen print my designs on Tank tops and T shirts I create my textile designs with Illustrator and Photoshop selling my creations through red bubble and society6 Taking my photography skills to make designs on garments and home decor is also something I incorporate, creating and expressing myself through my designs is what I love to do as well as to inspire others while i support the veteran community.

I freelance as a costume designer/wardrobe for films at AFI and continue to make amazing connections while I attend FIDM

Maintain solid customer relationships by handling their questions and concerns with speed, accuracy and professionalism · Sustain current knowledge of seasonal products, business rules, and inventory management as applicable · Manage consumer order flow and returns processes · Retain phone protocol and product info by brand · Identify opportunities for customer retention and escalating questions to the appropriate department Recognize opportunities to improve business processes, including development of procedures, and training others · Maintain strong teamwork and to support co-workers as needed · Communicate with marketing and merchandising teams regarding discounts and / or customer requests

• Assisted in maintaining proper inventory levels and shift audits. • Managed inventory control (merchandise, account reconciliation and other selling expenses). • Performed all duties with minimal supervision; required to work irregular hours, attended job-related meetings. • Managed business-to-business marketing. • Put customers at ease by acknowledging their need for explanations and information. Administrative Assistant • Provided administrative assistant to upper management. • Performed word processing, administrative support and conducted Internet researching. • Generated correspondence and financial reports. • Managed and maintained office filing system, data entry. • Greeted visitors, screened and routed telephone calls.

-In charge of putting events together for the veterans in the FIDM community -Making sure to connect students to organizations that help injured troops and soldiers - Helping the activies coordinator with any needs

-Responsible for events , creating ,hosting and public speaking -Assisted the event planner -Assist PR Manager in coordinating fashion editorial requests for shootings.

-I volunteered for the comic con weekend and helped escort the illustrators for CDG for the panel as well as for the autographs. -I was also one of the walking manniquins for the night that they hosted a mixer -Helped to pass around swag bags

• Establish a partnership with boutique management and home office personnel to support company initiatives and objectives • Recruit, train and develop top talent • Perform daily activities of operating a specialty retail store • Set the standard of a superior level of customer service • Maintain visual merchandising standards • Motivate staff and lead by example • Protect the security of cash, inventory, and other assets according to company guidelines and directives