Italia Rice
About Italia Rice
Italia Rice is a Sample Coordinator at Spanx with over six years of experience in retail. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College and a Master of Fine Arts in Luxury and Fashion Management from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Current Role at Spanx
Italia Rice serves as a Sample Coordinator at Spanx, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she communicates with producers to secure product samples for photo and video shoots. She ensures that all styling and retouching notes are effectively relayed to the appropriate teams. Additionally, she coordinates cross-functionally with the Merchandising and Product Production teams to manage sample sets and ensure that project schedules are met.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to her role at Spanx, Italia Rice gained valuable experience in retail management. She worked as a Store Manager at Papyrus from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Atlanta Area. Following this, she served as a Boutique Store Leader at francesca’s® from 2020 to 2021. Her roles in these positions contributed to her development of customer service and communication skills, as well as her problem-solving abilities.
Educational Background
Italia Rice studied at Spelman College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education at the Savannah College of Art and Design, obtaining a Master of Fine Arts in Luxury and Fashion Management from 2019 to 2021. Her academic pursuits have refined her artistic philosophy and creative techniques.
Experience in Wholesale and Retail
Italia Rice has experience in both wholesale and retail sectors. She worked as a Wholesale Representative at The Art of Shaving from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in SCADpro-sponsored courses at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority and Rollins, Inc. in 2019 and 2020, respectively. These experiences have contributed to her understanding of the industry and enhanced her commercial awareness.
Skills and Expertise
With over six years of experience in retail, Italia Rice has developed strong customer service and communication skills. Her background has also equipped her with problem-solving abilities and commercial awareness, making her adept at navigating the complexities of the retail environment. Her education in psychology and luxury fashion management further complements her professional skills.