Maggie Pattyson
Raleigh
Summary
Merchandising Coordinator with expertise in retail and product management. Managed merchandising initiatives and assortment planning to enhance sales performance. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration, leveraging insights into consumer buying habits to boost brand visibility and drive revenue growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Coordinator
Charles & Colvard
Raleigh
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and product teams to align styling with brand identity and seasonal direction, strengthening brand coherence.
- Supported photoshoots and styling execution for product and brand imagery by coordinating outfits, organizing samples, and addressing on-set needs to enhance visual storytelling.
- Prepared merchandise for shoots, presentations, and internal reviews, ensuring detail orientation and visual consistency to uphold brand standards.
- Apply trend awareness and product knowledge to support styling decisions that enhance storytelling and sell-through.
Stylist
Platform Magazine
Raleigh
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Styled models for editorial photoshoots, curating garments and accessories to enhance visual appeal and align with creative direction.
- Coordinated full looks and managed on-set styling needs to deliver cohesive visual storytelling that engages audiences.
- Exhibited strong organization and adaptability in fast-paced shoot environments, ensuring seamless execution of styling elements.
Brand Ambassador & Sales Associate
Offline by Aerie
Raleigh
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Guided customers in confident purchasing decisions by leveraging product knowledge and trend awareness, directly supporting sales goals.
- Executed visual merchandising by ensuring accurate pricing, inventory management, and product displays aligned with brand standards.
- Maintained customer-first, brand-driven environment through collaboration with managers and associates.
Participant
Abercrombie & Fitch – Sophomore Summit
Virtual
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted trend research, developed colorways, and ideated products using data-driven insights to enhance brand relevance.
- Collaborated with team to conceptualize, design, and present comprehensive fashion line, ensuring alignment with market trends.
- Honed teamwork, creative problem-solving, and brand alignment skills through collaborative projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion and Textile Management (Product Development)
Wilson College of Textiles
Raleigh, NC05.2025
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Photo styling
- Market trend analysis
- Trend analysis
- Product development
- CLO software
- LECTRA software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Word certification
- PowerPoint certification
- Brand narrative
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Teamwork
Software And Certifications
- CLO Textile Simulation Software
- LECTRA Textile Print & Knit Design Software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Certified Fashion & Apparel Merchandising
- Microsoft Word Specialist (Certified)
- Microsoft PowerPoint Specialist (Certified)
Timeline
Merchandising Coordinator
Charles & Colvard
01.2024 - Current
Participant
Abercrombie & Fitch – Sophomore Summit
01.2023 - 08.2023
Stylist
Platform Magazine
12.2022 - 05.2025
Brand Ambassador & Sales Associate
Offline by Aerie
07.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fashion and Textile Management (Product Development)
Wilson College of Textiles