My name is Margaux Rathbun and I am the President of My Fashion Initiative (MFI). MFI is a innovative company that helps the fashion industry by providing the following services:

–Access to working capitol
–Manufacturing
–Distribution (national and international)
–Marketing and Promotions
–Accounting and business operations
–E commerce
–Affiliate Marketing

MFI is responsible for the success of our clients. We work with designers and companies around the world. Contact me to learn how we can work together.

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OBJECTIVE
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A Fashion and/or Beauty position in a progressive organization that offers opportunities for advancement.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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9/2007 – Present
saks Fifth Avenue Portland, OR

BCBG specialist
* Increased BCBG sales once becoming the specialist.
* Communicated with BCBG and Saks buyers about their buy for the Portland area.
* Received A "Very Saks" award for teamwork with my sister.
* Has extensive knowledge of our whole department and other departments which has resulted in customer complements.



1/2007 – 9/2007
BCBGMAXAZRIA Portland, OR

Sales and Visual associate
* Assisted Management in all floor moves and visual changes.
*Maintained the highest customer capture rate in the store.
* Worked daily with the GUEST experience.



7/2004 – 8/2006
Nordstrom Los Angeles, CA

Visual Merchandising Stylist
* Managed eleven classic, bridge, and specialty departments at L.A's leading designer fashion location.
* Experienced in styling and forming, gridding floors by A.D.A guidelines, coached and collaborated with Department Managers and Regional Merchandising Managers on their specific department standards, swimlanes, and entire department flow including proper table composition and folds.
* Extensive knowledge of assembling fashion windows including propping, striking, styling, window composition, basic lighting, gobo use, and use of colorblast.
* Particapated in a new store opening. Managed all aspects of the BP department with emphasis on meeting all visual standards by coaching, communicating, and partnering with Regional Merchandisers, Buyers, Store Planning, and the Department Manager.


10/2003 – 7/2004
Nordstrom Las Vegas, NV

Visual merchandising Stylist
* Managed a variety of departments ranging from modern, classic, and kids.
* Organized and co–organized major on and off site events and PA's.
* Received extensive training in composing a fashion window which lead to composing many fashion windows myself.
* Hired as holiday extra where I oversaw the preparation, placement, and installation of the holiday trim.


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EDUCATION
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2000 Business Management
Bachelors Degree GPA: 3.0 – University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

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