Lauren Lynette Agnew
Fashion Education Professional
Hello and welcome! My name is Lauren and I am a recent graduate from Central Michigan University with my Master's of Science in Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology. I also graduated from CMU May 2017 with my Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising with double minors in Advertising and Psychology.
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My skills include the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Applications, Social Media Content Creation and Academic Research
If you want to know more about me, discuss consumer persuasion techniques or contemplate the meaning of life please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Work Experience
August 2017 - August 2019
Central Michigan University
Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Seung-Eun Lee.
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Conducted research regarding Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Sustainability, and the Luxury Fashion Industry.
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Developed course content for courses regarding Fashion Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Retail Management and Luxury Fashion Brand Management.
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Contributed to educational research project called The Ultimate Cotton Influencer Challenge. More information can be found at www.cottoninfluencer.com
August 2018 - May 2019
Central Michigan University
Department Representative.
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Formally presented the Apparel Master's program to undergraduate students to show future Master's degree paths and answer questions.
Conducted informal meetings to advise interested students on furthering their education.
August 2014 - December 2017
Tj Maxx Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 : Customer Experience Coordinator
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Oversaw sales associates at the front desk
Controlled daily operations and assure all tasks are completed efficiently
Assisted customers in any questions, comments, or complaints
Merchandised and display incoming inventory daily
Scheduled breaks for all associates daily
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Aug 2014 - Nov 2016 : Sales Associate
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Merchandised and display incoming inventory daily
Attended to customers at the service desk
Operated POS system
Education
2019 / AUG
Central Michigan University
Master's of Science in Apparel Product Development & Merchandising Technology.
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Successfully defended thesis titled Integrating Eye Tracking into a Visual Merchandising Classroom; An Exploratory Study.
2017 / MAY
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising. Double minors in advertising & Psychology.
Contact Me!
Royal Oak, MI
Tel: 313-820-5964