Rachel Riemersma
London
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented fashion styling and creative direction graduate student with international experience studying in Milan and London. Strong focus on editorial storytelling, brand identity, and visual narrative, with hands-on experience across studio and location shoots, still life, and campaign concepts. Adept at translating research and cultural references into compelling visual outcomes, with a particular interest in gender expression, subculture, and contemporary fashion media.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Cashier & Donation Specialist
The Place of Forsyth
Cumming, Georgia
2020.10 - 2025.08
- Used Point of Sale system efficiently, speeding up transactions.
- Assisted customers with enquiries to enhance their shopping experience
- Sorted through donations of clothes, shoes, and accessories to be put out on the sales floor
Seasonal Sales Associate
Garage Clothing
Tampa, Florida
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Maintained tidy sales floor to enhance shopping experience.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, improving shop floor appeal.
- Advised customers on product selection based on their needs.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
Sales Associate
Row House South Tampa
Tampa, Florida
2023.03 - 2023.10
- Ensured studio cleanliness for a welcoming workout environment.
- Sold fitness memberships by phone and in person
- Boosted brand awareness for raising sales performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The University of Tampa
Tampa 01/2022 - 05/2025
Master of Arts - Creative Direction for Fashion Media
Vogue College of Fashion
London 09/2025 -
Study Abroad - Fashion Styling
Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti
Milan 01/2024 - 05/2024
High School Diploma -
Forsyth Central High School
Cumming 08/2017 - 05/2021
Skills
- Editorial styling (studio & location)
- Creative direction & concept development
- Fashion research & cultural analysis
- Still life styling & prop sourcing
- On-set styling & shoot coordination
- Styling for print, digital & campaign mockups
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
References
- Colette Kemery (The Place of Forsyth): +18324455891
- Will Montanez (Row House South Tampa): +12013979351
Timeline
Seasonal Sales Associate
Garage Clothing
2023.10 - 2023.12
Sales Associate
Row House South Tampa
2023.03 - 2023.10
Cashier & Donation Specialist
The Place of Forsyth
2020.10 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The University of Tampa
01/2022 - 05/2025
Master of Arts - Creative Direction for Fashion Media
Vogue College of Fashion
09/2025 -
Study Abroad - Fashion Styling
Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti
01/2024 - 05/2024
High School Diploma -
Forsyth Central High School
08/2017 - 05/2021