Krissy Aguja

I am currently an undergraduate Fashion Design student at California State University, Los Angeles looking for more experience in the fashion industry. I aspire to understand or partake in every role there is atleast once to fully understand how it all ties in together. I have experience with PR, showrooms, and communicating with vendors along with some retail experience. 

FASHION PR INTERN | CLD PR | JANUARY 2023-MAY 2023
Helping garner placements on celebrities and in editorial sections of magazines that use freelance stylists
Doing pick ups/drop off's with merchandise.
Bagging up and storing items

Assisting stylists with pulls while in the showroom.
Merchandising and maintaining the aesthetics of the showrooms.
Gathering images to pitch to stylists for their clients upcoming events.
Assisting the gifting team with processing gifting requests.
Outlook for any placements on celebrities.

FASHION STYLIST/DESIGNER | UNIVERSITY FASHION SHOW | APRIL 2023
Creating an up-cycled outfit from thrifted pieces to promote fashion sustainability.
Styling a look using thrifted or second-hand garments.
Setting up/setting down the stage and show.
Assisted in fittings.

BARISTA | PEET’S COFFEE | MAY 2021-PRESENT
· Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.
· Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as,
espresso, caffe latte, and cappuccino.
· Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies,
pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.
· Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
· Working under strict time limits.

GREETER | DIN TAI FUNG | JULY 2022-SEPTEMBER 2022
· Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner.
· Seats and introduce guest guests and manage the seating chart.
· Monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.
· Responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
· Addressed guest requests or complaints and escalated major complaints to manager.
· Present menus, create personal dining experience, answer questions, and offer information on menu items, beverages,
and specials.
· Accept and organize reservations, and prioritize reservations to accommodate customers.
· Helps fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships.

TEAM MEMBER | TARGET | JULY 2020-APRIL 2021
· Go above and beyond for customer satisfaction.
· Welcome guests to the store and assist with anything they need help with.
· Follow and achieve department goals daily.
· Operating cash registers.
· Remain knowledgeable on current promotions offered.
· Communicate effectively with team members and management to resolve any issues as needed.
· Build productive trust relationships with customers through good customer service.

BRAND REPRESENTATIVE | HOLLISTER | NOV 2019-JAN 2020
· Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
· Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features
· Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a daily basis
· “Go the extra mile” to drive sales
· Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas
· Actively seek out and style customers in store
· Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
· Cross sell products
· Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service
· Build productive trust relationships with customers
· Comply with inventory control procedures

SALES ASSOCIATE | CARTERS | OCT 2018-JAN 2019
· Greeting customers, responding to questions
· Providing outstanding customer service.
 

BACHELOR OF ARTS | EXP. MAY 2025 | CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
· Major: Art
· Focus: Fashion, Fiber, and Materials
· Major GPA: 4.0
· Related coursework:
o Delta Phi Epsilon:
- Recruitment Coordinator: Spring 2022, Spring 2023 § Apparel Designer: Fall 2022, Spring 2023