Last year, a pledge sister sent me a link for a campus stylist internship possibility with Revelry Dresses, demanding I apply because it was right up my alley. Being an apparel merchandising and product development major at Arkansas, I applied that same day. I had been searching for campus representative opportunities with clothing companies, but nothing worked out, until Revelry. 

I was contacted later that week to set up a phone interview and a chance to learn more about the internship. By the end of the week, I became University of Arkansas’ Campus Stylist for the next year. Not only was I so excited for this opportunity, but being able to add this to my resume for future employment made me ecstatic. A career in the fashion industry has always been my dream, and getting an opportunity like this has put me one step closer to my dream of becoming a clothing designer.       

Now, a little bit about the company. Revelry is the leader in outfitting chapters to be the best dressed for sorority recruitment. The company is designed for every sorority’s needs. They specialize in sorority group orders of their signature apparel, and offer customization with Greek monogram style prints.  Their promo pricing for group orders provides great options for every budget. For group orders, they send out sample sizes to ensure a perfect fit.  Revelry also makes custom XXL dresses at no extra cost.  They understand outfitting groups of women, which makes them the best, and one of the only companies for this kind of online shopping. 

Campus stylists are selected across the nation by Revelry to represent the brand at different universities. The campus stylist program gives college girls a fun experience with marketing and the fashion industry. Stylists are encouraged to show off our styling through social media with the "Revelry closet" and "styling allowance" we are granted.  We are also responsible for sharing Revelry promotions and giveaways with our campuses. The program consists of a three month styling semester each fall and spring.  The program is not overwhelming, and provides insight on the fashion industry, helps build professional skills, and serves as a powerful resume booster. 

My internship started the beginning of January 2014. I have assignments due every Thursday which consist of styling, order forms, or goals we have created for ourselves for the semester. For one of my favorite assignment, I was required to style myself in Revelry clothing -- clothing I was sent free of charge, take professional looking photos, and post them on different social media accounts. This was a great way to get the word out about the company and all it has to offer for Greek life and recruitment.

Last February, my job consisted of contacting all the recruitment chairs on our campus. I explained the brand and how they could benefit from Revelry. I met with them and showed samples, silhouettes and fabric swatches which Revelry provided me. The recruitment chairs then made arrangements to order for their recruitment 2014. 

It is my job to sell Revelry’s products and help the company grow in sales. This has been a challenge, considering this concept is new on campus, but I am determined to get some houses on board with Revelry. Some schools in the SEC, for example, Alabama and South Carolina, have used the idea of Revelry during their recruitments. I am honored and thrilled to have been chosen to propose the idea to our campus and, hopefully, Revelry will become a new tradition with our future recruitments!         

Look for my social media accounts with posts about Revelry, and upcoming special promotions I will be doing around campus. You can find Revelry product on any social media, or you can check them out at  www.revelrydresses.com.