McKinis L. Bonner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Merchandiser/Operations at Rag & Bone
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Maintain visual standards including windows and mannequins; support stockroom in merchandise organization and placement; received and unpacked shipments.
Lead Visual Stylist at Old Navy
July 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Brand Presentation; Led merchandising team with new floor sets and product placement; accomplished styling & visual standards including windows, displays and mannequins.
Department Merchandising Manager at Old Navy
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Planning/Mapping; Process Management & Product Placement; Associate Training Delegation; Business Acumen; Visual Merchandising.
Visual Merchandising Manager at Target
August 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Planning/Mapping; Increased sales by 30% with product placement; Created concepts and ideas for floor plans; Merchandising & styling for hard/soft lines; Associate training.
Visual and Marketing Specialist at Banana Republic
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Lead merchandiser/stylist for mannequins, windows, and jewelry; Led marketing plans, sales events & updates; Created concepts & ideas for floor plans; Associate trainer.
Owner/Creator at LaModa by McKinis LaChe
October 1, 2015 - Present
Image Consulting & Fashion Styling; Daily operations; Staffing and management; Inventory; Financial sales and marketing.
Visual Stylist at Banana Republic
July 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
Led visuals for windows, mannequins and jewelry in New York.
Stock Associate at Barneys New York
May 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Assisted in daily and monthly inventory, sales, and maintenance of stockroom.
Associate Stylist at Surround Sound of Fashion
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012
Cast models; Managed all model activity; Managed data entry and calendar; In charge of wardrobe.
Assistant Stylist at Express
October 1, 2010 - August 1, 2011
Processed monetary transactions; Styled window display mannequins; Created and organized looks for clientele and store fashion shows.
Social Media & Marketing Intern at Lie Sangbong
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Assistant Stylist/Dresser at Jan Strimple Productions
March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Design Assistant at Julie McCullough
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Social Media & Stylist at Parish Nation
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Event Stylist/Assistant at A.K.O.O
August 1, 2013 - Present
Production / Set-Up Volunteer at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
February 1, 2014 - Present
Dresser / Assisted Stylist / Sewer at Fashion X
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2018
Visual & Marketing Specialist at Banana Republic
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Led merchandiser/stylist for mannequins, windows and jewelry. Led marketing plans, sales events & updates. Created concepts & ideas for floor plans.
Owner/Creator at LaModa by Mckinis LaChe’
October 1, 2015 - Present
Image consulting & fashion styling. Daily operations, staffing and management, inventory, financials, sales and marketing.
Stock Associate at Barney's New York
May 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Assisted in daily and monthly inventory, sales, and maintenance of stockroom.
Assistant Stylist at Surround Sound of Fashion
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012
Cast models; Managed all model activity; Managed data entry and calendar; In charge of wardrobe.
Assistant Stylist/Dresser Intern at Jan Strimple Productions
March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Design Assistant Intern at Julie McCullough
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Social Media & Stylist Intern at Parish Nation
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Event Stylist/Assistant Intern at A.K.O.O
August 1, 2013 - Present
Volunteer: Production / Set-Up at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
February 1, 2014 - Present
Dresser / Assisted Stylist / Sewer

Education

Associate of Arts in Fashion Design & Merchandising at Wade College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Fashion Design Coursework at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Acting on Film at KD Studio Actors Conservatory
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Associate of Arts in Fashion Design & Merchandising at Wade College – Dallas, TX
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Fashion Design at Academy of Art University - San Francisco, CA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Acting on Film at KD Studio Actors Conservatory- Dallas, TX
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services