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MICHELE L. MCKIRDY
1004 Washington Street Apt 3 Hoboken NJ 07030
(201) 344-1880 michelemckirdy@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE

To acquire a marketing/advertising position in the media community

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H. H. Brown
New York, NY
Freelance Writer, RunningWithHeels.com
May 2008-Present
•Pitch and collaborate with site editor on weekly article concepts
•Develop, research and write posts for the Designer Bios section
•Conduct product testing and interviews with website owners for article content
•Research fashion trends via the web, magazines and storefronts for seasonal articles
•Create and publish all posts (written and visual content) in WordPress (version 2.7.1)

Hope For Women Magazine
New York, NY
Freelance Writer
June 2009-Present
•Write articles on fashion, beauty and travel for print and web
•Coordinate samples and product images with external PR contacts
•Conduct interviews with proprietors for article content

Acara Mia Magazine
New York, NY
Freelance Writer
October 2009-Present
•Develop articles on children’s fashion, accessories and beauty products for web
•Research and validate all article content
•Work remotely with editor to ensure on-time delivery of article content

Alfred Dunner New York, NY
Associate Product Development Manager
May 2006-Present
•Review and approve all knit, woven and trim submits from domestic and overseas vendors
•Approve comments after initial concepting on all strikeoffs, handlooms and trims from domestic and overseas vendors
•Work with sales team and lead designer on all aspects of concept development Initiate follow-up with all vendors on submission status of trims, lab dip submits and prototype and production garments

Talbots Kids
New York, NY
Assistant Product Manager
February 2005-May 2006
•Established and maintained all domestic and overseas vendor communications
•Reviewed and approved all overseas knit and woven bulk submits to ensure accurate execution
•Assisted in the approval of comments on all strikeoffs, handlooms, trims and lab dips
•Created and maintained all style packages in Web PDM
•Worked with sourcing, technical and buying teams to ensure the best quality product possible

Tommy Hilfiger USA
New York, NY
Assistant Fabric Research & Development Manager March 2002-January 2005
•Researched new knit fabric qualities for Men’s Sportswear and Children’s
•Handled all research, development and execution of knit fabric for Men’s Denim and Boys’ divisions
•Arranged and approved knit prototype yardage for men’s outerwear
•Met with vendors and buying offices, international and domestic, to improve execution of fabric

SKILLS

Knowledge of WordPress (2.7.1), Windows 98/XP, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Outlook, Integrated Style Information System and Web PDM. Working knowledge of Colour Matters and Photoshop.

Related Coursework at Fashion Institute of Technology
•Introduction to Photoshop (Spring 2008)Related Coursework at NYU
•Internet Copywriting (Summer 2009)

EDUCATION
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
B.S. Business Administration, Major in Marketing May 2001

Personal Website: www.michelemckirdycreative.com