I've been able to learn and develop new soft skills such as adapting to using new forms of communication to be able to keep in touch with my supervisor. I often had to adjust to not hearing from my boss for several days to a week as she was not in the office at the time of my internship. This allowed me to become more resourceful and independent in my role as I often had to self-delegate tasks and projects. 

I contributed to the new layout and displays of the stores. With the freedom I was given, I had free reign to try my ideas to improve the flow of the store to provide a smoother shopping experience for the customers. The new layout also allowed for sales associates to spark up a conversation and assist customers easier. I also taught sales associates how to create tabletop and wall hanging displays in a way that appeals to the brand's aesthetic.

I was hired by Château de Sable as the visual merchandiser. On my first week I explored and examined each stores' layouts and organized my ideas of what could be changed. That same week I assisted on a photoshoot for an up and coming line, managing wardrobe changes and helping set scenes. As I continued to get familiar with the company, I gained more inside knowledge of the stores' operations as I shadowed store managers at each store location and outlet location. I also gathered intel on other stores to see how we faced up to the competition and gain some ideas on what the company can improve on. I gathered my findings and ideas into a presentation format to distribute to store managers. I was also able to apply those proposed ideas in the store myself and make adjustments based on sales associates observations. Toward the end of my time at Chateau de Sable, I was able to work with the sales associates to make sure they understood the guidelines I created and how they can implement them on their own.