Laurel W.
About Laurel W.
Laurel W. is an Assistant Site Merchandiser at Rent The Runway, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in retail, marketing, and public relations, with previous roles at various companies including Reiss, Saks Fifth Avenue, and The Creative Agency.
Current Role at Rent the Runway
Laurel W. serves as an Assistant Site Merchandiser at Rent the Runway, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing product listings and optimizing the online shopping experience. Her work contributes to the overall merchandising strategy of the company, which focuses on providing a seamless rental experience for customers.
Previous Experience in Retail and Marketing
Before her current role, Laurel W. gained diverse experience in retail and marketing. She worked as a Retail Sales Associate at Reiss for two months in 2021 and held various positions in marketing and public relations, including Social Media Content Manager at The Creative Agency and Marketing Intern at Fashion Mingle, both in 2020. These roles enhanced her skills in content creation and brand promotion.
Educational Background in Fashion and Public Relations
Laurel W. holds a Master of Science in Business of Fashion from Rutgers University, where she studied from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Texas Tech University, completing her degree in 2019. Additionally, she participated in the Semester At Sea program, gaining international experience in public relations.
Diverse Work History in Various Roles
Laurel W. has a varied work history that includes roles such as Sample Coordinator at Saks Fifth Avenue and Formalwear Specialist at Men's Wearhouse. She also worked as a Salad Chef at MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company and held multiple internships in public relations. This diverse background has provided her with a broad skill set applicable to her current role.
Internship Experience in Public Relations
Throughout her career, Laurel W. has completed several internships in public relations. She interned at Ali Fee PR and Razonia McClellan Public Relations in 2020 and served as a Public Relations Post-Grad Intern at Golin in 2020. These internships allowed her to develop her communication skills and gain practical experience in the field.