SUZANNA RITA DESIGNS
ABOUT ME
I’m so thankful I was able to find a profession that connects two of my lifelong passions: fashion and design. My style is rooted in a deep, passionate, and lifelong commitment to fashionable comfort and luxury. In 2016, I decided to turn my passion into a reality by attending Auburn Unversity as an apparel design student. In my journey, I have discovered a deep love for kidswear. I am also a life + style blogger, you can check out my blog by going to the blog tab. I have found myself as a designer and as the independent woman, I always hoped to become.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FASHION
SUZY.SHOE.SHOP
MAY 2014 - APRIL 2016
When I was in middle school I created a small business making hair bows and flowers, because they were all the rage. I called that business "Suzy Blooms". When I got into high school I transitioned "Suzy Blooms" into "Suzy Shoe Shop." With "Suzy Shoe Shop" I custom embellished shoes. Anything from hand-painted sneakers to collage heels.
FRANCESCAS: PERSONAL STYLIST
While at Francesca's, I had the opportunity to help guests have the best experience possible. I often helped guests pick out a perfect look from head to toe. I also assisted in managing and arranging the clothing displays in the windows and around the store. During my time at Francesca's, I gained knowledge in retail and management.
DECEMBERÂ 2016 - DECEMBERÂ 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
FREEZE YOGURT BAR
Freeze Yogurt Bar is an all organic yogurt bar in downtown Auburn, AL. I assist by serving yogurt to customers and making yogurt and treats on occasion.
JUNE 2018- PRESENT
AUBREY'S RESTAURANT
Aubrey's is a local restaurant in Knoxville, TN. I work as a waitress, this job helps improve my customer services skills when interacting with guests.
JUNE 2018 - DECEMBER 2018
TIGER STRIPES
AUGUST 2017 - AUGUST 2019
Tiger Stripes is an Auburn University organization design to make students feel more at ease in their transition to attend Auburn. While at work I help to calm the nerves often brought on by applications to college and answer any questions incoming students may have. I also have the honor of calling these students to inform them when they are accepted.
TIGER'S UNLIMITED
Tiger's Unlimited is a counterpart of the Auburn Athletics Department. Tigers Unlimited handles events such as banquets, dedications, and sporting events. We help to make sure these events go as smoothly as possible for our donors to ensure their satisfaction.
MARCH 2017Â - AUGUST 2019
PICKERING ORTHODONTICS
MAY 2012Â - JULY 2016
I loved working for Pickering Orthodontics, not just because of the opportunity to work with my dad; but because of the opportunity to see the interactions between his staff first hand. Being in an environment with great communication between the staff and the patients both truly gave me my first taste of what a workplace should look like. I helped to clean instruments and restock when needed, I also helped to pull charts and lead patients back to their chair.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WRITING
LIFE + STYLE BLOGGER
JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT
I dabbled in blogging my freshman year of college, reporting on what outfit I was wearing to class and different events around campus. Unfortunately, this first blog was short-lived as freshman year got the best of my time and me. My goal for 2018 was to create a lifestyle blog and share my insights into life with the world. Shortly after starting my blog I had several requests to bring back the style blog. I plan to relaunch the blog in December of 2018 and could not be more excited! Please feel free to read a few of my blogs by going to the blog tab of the website.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIPÂ & INVOLVEMENT
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILARY
AUGUST 2016 - PRESENT
I joined the Coast Guard Auxilary University program during my freshman year of college. I have had the privilege to run drills with active-duty coast guardsmen in Gulfport, MS; along with running our own drills at Lake Marin. I have also been trained to help in a medical emergency if I am every needed. I also am in charge of all social and Public Relations related jobs within our unit.
APPAREL MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN ASSOCIATION
AUGUST 2016 - PRESENT
AMDA is a major specific organization in which we can learn more about our field. We also put on a fashion show every year to showcase the amazing talent of Auburn University students. As a freshman, I walked the runway; and as a sophomore one of my designs walked the runway.
LEAP COACH
JULY 2016 - PRESENT
The LEAP program has made one of the biggest impacts of anything in my life. LEAP is a program, in Los Angeles, CA, to accelerate growth and potential in the real world. We do this by teaching lessons such as time management, communication and networking skills, and even equipt a student with the necessary skills to nail a job. I was a student at LEAP twice and have now had the privilege to go back as a coach three times.
