McKenzie Richardson

About Me

Born and raised in Boston -- GO Pats!, but the Big Apple stole by heart. Currently working and living in NYC as an Account Executive at WayUp!

Location

New York City, NY
Boston, MA
Education
    Marist College
    September 2014 - May 2018
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Fashion Design and Merchandising
    minor
    Business
    coursework
    Marketing, Retail Entrepreneurship, Textiles, Retail Math, Communications, Technology of the 21st Century
Work Experience
    WayUp
    Account Executive
    New York City, NY, United States of America
    May 2018 - present
    company
    WayUp
    title
    Account Executive
    overview
    WayUp is the go-to platform for students & recent grads to explore opportunities, receive advice, and get discovered by employers. Millions of people depend on WayUp to get hired. Meanwhile, employers use WayUp to amplify their current college recruiting strategy through our integrated approach, which includes: diversity outreach, employer branding solutions and sourcing/screening services.
    MPorium Entrepreneurship
    Buying Intern
    Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
    August 2017 - December 2017
    Jill stuart international
    Sales Intern
    Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
    January 2017 - August 2017
    Caravan Stylist Studio
    PR/Styling Intern
    Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
    September 2016 - December 2016
Fun Fact

I was born on a Leap Year

Passion

I am passionate about exceeding my goals in the classroom along with real world hands on experiences. I love helping others and being a positive influence in their day-to-day lives.

Skills
Technical skills
Customer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordNetworkingSalesShopify
Skills
BloggingCustomer ServiceFashion Merchandising Inventory ManagementLeadershipMarketingMultitaskingOral CommunicationOrganizationSalesSocial MediaSocial Media MarketingStylingTime Management
Volunteer
    Silver Needle Fashion Show
    April 2016 - April 2016
    Dresser @ NYFW
    March 2016 - March 2016
    Lord & Taylor Product Knowledge Seminar
    February 2017 - February 2017
    Marist College Fashion INC.
    September 2015 - March 2016
    King Philip High School Student Council
    September 2010 - June 2014
Leadership
    King Philip Student Council
    Auxiliary Member
    September 2010 - May 2014
    King Philip Women's Varsity Basketball
    Senior Captain
    November 2013 - March 2014
Hobbies
Cooking
Traveling
Sports
Fashion
Fitness
Social Media
Photography
Shopping
Adventuring