Elisha Carter

Coordinated incoming and outgoing sample schedules while maintaining accurate sample inventory. Communicated with brands and designers regarding sample needs, timelines, and project requirements. Prepared, assembled, sorted, labeled, packed, and shipped samples for client projects. Created display pieces for seasonal launches, promotions, and special projects; added garment finishing details including buttons, buttonholes, zippers, and other notions. Maintained sample yardage age inventory and coordinated replenishment as needed.

Traveled through an assigned region to execute mannequin styling, visual displays, and brand presentations across retail locations. Interpreted planograms, PDFs, and visual merchandising guidelines to ensure accurate, consistent execution. Managed product placement and organized merchandise according to established visual standards. Installed and dismantled displays, props, mannequins, and other visual elements. Tracked inventory, documented damaged merchandise, and photographed before-and-after installations for approval submission. Maintained compliance with brand visual merchandising standards and store-specific guidelines.

Led styling for e-commerce photography shoots, ensuring product presentation reflected brand identity and product details. Developed and executed styling strategies for web and video content. Pre-styled, organized, steamed, trimmed, and prepared garments and accessories for production. Styled products for laydowns, pin-ups, 3D mannequins, and live-model photography. Collaborated with photographers and studio teams to meet production schedules and creative requirements, including model selection, fittings, dressing, and on-set styling. Created and managed shot lists for upcoming shoots, performed garment alterations for proper fit, managed accessory buys/returns, sourced props, maintained sample check-in/check-out procedures, and coordinated visual setups for brand activations. Researched fashion trends to keep content relevant and engaging.