Turning thrifted finds into real-world experience in sales, branding, and customer connection.

My experience guiding the 50th Odyssey yearbook, designing every detail, and growing into a confident leader.

What started as a pandemic-era loss of motivation became the blueprint for my work ethic today. My path in fashion merchandising is proof that Gen Z is not defined by stereotypes, but by determination.

A brief overview of my internship experience at Que Tee’s, focusing on the production skills I learned, the responsibilities I handled, and the insight I gained into fashion as both a craft and a form of expression.

A reflection on how studying abroad in Florence helped me explore Italian fashion culture while better understanding my identity as a Vietnamese American and my place in the global fashion industry.