David Tran 3960 Ingraham Street, #202, Los Angeles, CA 90005 C: (714) 721-1176 | Go4DavidTran@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking to obtain a career with a reputable fashion company that will utilize my artistic creativity in visual merchandising, styling, client relations, production assistance and sales.

EDUCATION California State University, Fullerton Bachelors of Arts in Communications, Advertising emphasis Graduation date: May 2009

Orange County High School of the Arts High School Diploma, Dramatic Arts emphasis Graduation date: June 2004

Relevant Experiences:

15+ years retail services: American Eagle Outfitters, ZARA, American Rag Cie, etc.

Client stylist for photographer, Ryan Burke and Shawn Arrington

Production/Costume designer for director/producers Quentin Lee & Stanley Yung

First wardrobe assistant to Emelie Pereira for Amanda Perez music video, among others

Assistant stylist to Michael Holdaway for Mercedes Benz LA Fashion Week

HR Director/Talent Recruiter for Inspire Me, Inc. & Young Actors Camp

EXPERIENCE

Louis Vuitton | Los Angeles, CA Visual Merchandiser, Beverly Center May 2011 – July 2016

Routinely merchandise visual displays to increase sales productivity by creating standout stories

Created various trainings on merchandising and client development.

Cultivating relationships with VIC clients by strategizing various hosting opportunities and events that would enhance the client experience.

Consistently achieving KPI’s annually (cross sell, sales goals, repurchase rate, UPT, etc).

Operational duties including opening/closing of the store, balancing cash register, cashiering, processing shipment, transfers, returns and repairs.

Trailer Park Studios | Hollywood, CA Intern (Creative Development & New Media Department) February 2009 – April 2009

Assembled Competitive Analysis for clients in fashion and entertainment industries, assisted with research on marketing and creative campaigns, and performed administrative duties.

Hannah Bean | Santa Ana, CA Visual Merchandiser/Key Holder/Assistant Buyer September 2007 – March 2009

Designed, coordinated and styled clothing and accessory displays at this luxury women’s boutique.

Published enthusiastic blogs appealing to target audience as the social media coordinator.

Reported current trends, communicating directly with owners and assisted with buying.

Co-produced promotional events that generated sales increases and positive publicity for the boutique in local style and fashion publications.

Abercrombie & Fitch | Brea, CA Denim Merchandising Specialist April 2005 – January 2007

Created stimulating visual displays in the men's and women's denim bar.

Communicated with staff about denim organization to minimize loss prevention. .

ADDITIONAL SKILLS Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as, Adobe Photoshop capable

Knowledge in various business writing: routine, memos and press release

Assisted with bartending duties for various events

Bilingual – Vietnamese and English