ADDIE BEENE
ADDIE BEENE
What makes something
FEEL LIKE YOU?
Sometimes it's the rhinestones on a graduation cap. Sometimes it's the way a space makes you feel when you walk through the door. Sometimes it's a product, outfit, or experience that somehow feels like it was made specifically for you.
I've become fascinated by that moment; the point where something stops feeling generic and starts feeling personal. It's a question I've explored through fashion, retail, leasing, and my own creative projects.
I like understanding what people connect with, what makes an experience memorable, and how small details can completely change the way someone feels about something.
Career & Experience
WHAT I BRING
to the table..
My experience has taught me that creativity and business go hand in hand. Through roles in retail, leasing, and customer service, I’ve built strong communication, sales, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
At Victoria’s Secret, I developed experience in sales, customer service, product knowledge, and helping customers find products that made them feel confident. My experience in residential leasing has strengthened my ability to communicate with different types of people, manage competing priorities, create positive experiences, and understand what makes a space feel like home.
Alongside my professional experience, my education in Fashion Merchandising has given me experience with buying, forecasting, consumer behavior, branding, and visual presentation. I’m especially interested in opportunities where I can combine my creative perspective with strong business and people skills.
KEY SKILLS
Customer Service
Sales & Upselling
Communication
Problem Solving
Proffecient in Adobe & Canva
Creative Thinking
Adaptability
Want to see some examples of my attention to detail? Check out some of my Rhinestone Projects!
Beyond the Resume
THE FUN STUFF
I’ve always been drawn to things that are colorful, expressive, and a little bit extra. I love fashion because it gives people the opportunity to communicate who they are before they ever say a word.
One of my favorite creative outlets is rhinestone embellishment. What started with rhinestoning my high school graduation cap has grown into a creative practice that has allowed me to experiment with customizing clothing and accessories and creating pieces for performers.
Outside of school and work, I’m usually finding inspiration through fashion, music, movies, and pop culture. I’m a big believer that your personality should have a place in everything you create, and that there’s nothing wrong with a little sparkle.
