j.ago@utexas.

edu

JUSTIN AGO (936) 520-8517

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The University of Texas at Austin linkedin.com/in/justinrei/

Bachelor of Science | Advertising 2021 justinago.weebly.com

Professional Academic Experience

Giant Noise Agency - Intern | Spring 2020

New York Fashion Week - Volunteer | Spring 2020

-Developed content including calendar listings, tip- -Assisted with back and front of house for Area,
sheets, pitches, media alerts, and press releases
Nicole Miller, and Chromat

-Researched editorial calendars and media kits from -Utilized launchmetrics to cohesively check in VIPs

publishers that align with team’s accounts/clients

-Ushered and greeted attendees with professional
-Researched and updated influencer media list and courteous manner being the face of the brand

-Updated media coverage docs by utilizing Cision -Helped with last minute tasks for a seamless show

-Built PR launch kits and hand delivered to notable

media individuals in the Austin area

Nordstrom Work Experience

Assistant Manager of Women’s Shoes | 2018-2019

Salesperson/Interim Assistant Manager | 2014-2018

-Co-managed a 5 million dollar department and led a - Ranked #1 in the team based on manager’s criteria
team of 15 employees
and merit

-Created a masterplan as the template for all major - Top 10 in the region for repeat business which
sale events including Anniversary Sale and Half exemplified customer relationship management

Yearly Sale
- Opened The Woodlands Nordstrom location

-Executed a cadence for the bi-annual company - Learned first-hand from notable brand
inventory
representatives while setting up a brand new store

-Mentored the art of building relationships that - Jewelry Interim Assistant Manager during the first
demonstrated owning a profitable business based on anniversary sale and co-planned a strategy to
commission sales
execute the event

-Conducted training on the process of digital selling

for designer brands

-Generated employee schedules strategized for

business demand

-Retained management position during company-

wide restructure based on performance

All Star Award : 2017

Future Nordstrom Leader : 2014
Nordstrom’s utmost recognition for customer service, Participant in the store’s first leadership class; chosen
professionalism, and work ethic
by store manager

Customer Service Letter : 2014 -Rigorous training on management, analyzing reports,

Awarded at the quarterly Recognition Meeting by and driving business based on company’s culture and
Fanya Chandler, the southwest region vice president
values

UT Organizations

Public Relations Student Society of America

University Fashion Group

Social Media | Fall 2019

Officer - Social Media Content Creator | 2019-2020