Sara Sumpter

Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
Company/Organization: Mainstream Boutique
Company/Organization website: https://mainstreamboutique.com/
Destination: Waconia, Minnesota
Timeframe: Summer
Advisor/Coordinator Email: annthye@iastate.edu

Responsibilities

Merchandised the store to display featured items, styled mannequins and display concepts for clothing and accessories, provided customers with assistance in product selection, contributed to buying merchandise for the store and entered products into the point of sale system.

Accomplishments

Being able to merchandise the store on my own and use my knowledge of visual merchandising hands-on in the store and during this experience.

What advice would you give?

Reach out to people and gain connections with employers and companies. Take risks in your career and push yourself.

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