Company you work for and your position title
Style Assembly – Owner
Educational background
Graduated Highschool in 2003 from Casady School in Oklahoma City, OK. Graduated from The University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL in 2007 with a degree in Apparel & Textiles emphasing in Fashion Retail and General Business. (The official degree title is B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences – Major: Apparel & Textiles Concentration: Fashion Retail Minor: General Business)
What inspired you to take your career path?
My very first job was working as a Sales Associate at a high-end clothing store, Balliet’s. After my first day, I knew I found the perfect career for my business brain and creative side. I knew I wanted to own a store one day, so I went to Alabama to study Fashion Retail. I spent a semester in Italy to study fashion design and fabrics. After graduation I spent several years as an account executive in wholesale sales for Loro Piana. I have also served and store manager for several different stores along the way. In 2021, the time felt right and I had enough experience to open my own store.
What is the favorite part of your work day?
I absolutely love helping a customer. You will see me on the sales floor almost everyday. There is no better feeling than helping someone find the perfect outfit that makes them feel great and helps them feel confident. Whether they are going on a date, interviewing for a promotion, or just need something fresh. The conversations and relationships with my customers are my favorite part of my day. I also have a BLAST with my sales team. I couldn’t do any of this without them.
Volunteer/community/civic engagement
Since Spring or 2021 I have been an adjunct instructor in the IMC department at Ole Miss. I teach Fashion Merchandising.
Anything else you would like people to know about you?
I am somewhat of a sports junkie – especially Ole Miss. I almost played basketball in college. I hope that one or both of my boys (Woods (7) & Hayes (3) let me coach them one day.
