Kate D’Amario

Tallahassee, FL
(631) 601-4548 https://www.linkedin.com/in/katedamario/ kad21d@fsu.edu

EDUCATION
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Expected: May 2024
Bachelor of Science, Retail Entrepreneurship GPA: 3.8
Florida State University International Programs, Florence, Italy May 2022 - June 2022
Made in Italy: Fashion and Sustainability Program
Fashion Institute of Technology, Pre-college Program, New York, NY
Week in the Life of a Fashion Merchandiser June 2019 - July 2019
Fast Fashion on Trial June 2020 - July 2020
AWARDS & HONORS: Florida Medallion Scholar, Dean’s List -Spring 2022, Blackstone LaunchPad Ideas
Competition Top 15
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Collegiate Merchandising Association, Tallahassee, FL
Public Relations & Events Chair August 2022 - Present
● Strategically organize and implement plans for meetings and events for 50+ members
● Planned logistics, motivate, and manage fundraisers (Share-it nights), resulting in $100+ raised
● Intentionally collaborate and support local retailers and industry partners
Clutch Magazine, Tallahassee, FL
Stylist January 2023 - Present
● Effectively style and put together outfits for photoshoots that will be printed in the magazine
● Work closely with photoshoot teams to communicate and bring their visions to life
● Explore creative and out-of-the-box thinking to improve upon a range of contrasting styles through clothing
and accessories
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresh Prints, Tallahassee, FL
Campus Manager January 2023 - Present
● Network with clubs and organizations on and off campus to build a loyal clientele
● Communicate efficiently with clients, the Fresh Prints logistics, and art teams to prepare and close orders
● Create and submit proofs to the art team and send clients complimentary mock-ups that will please them
Strike Magazine, Tallahassee, FL
Digital Shoot Team Member January 2023 - Present
● Collaborate with a team of four individuals to create and pitch shoot concepts to Digital Shoot Director that
will be published on Strike Magazine’s national website
● Organize location, models, and materials needed for shoots
Kelly FaeTanini Bridal Company, Orlando, FL
Intern July 2020
● Actively participate and contribute to virtual meetings with identified major clients for the company
● Strategically dress mannequins for client viewings paying attention to detail and brand vision
● Selected by Cheif of Sales Marketing to model gowns for digital presence (website, social, etc)

General Involvement: Retail Center Ambassador, Collegiate Merchandising Association Blog Writer