nicole drupka
Experience & capabilities / New York, NY

Creative perspective.
Practical experience.

Fashion retail, editorial styling, brand content, and guest relationships—connected by an interest in how people experience a brand.

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Illustrative Madison Avenue street scene with a yellow New York taxi
Madison Avenue, imagined / AI-generated editorial image

School and brand images provide context for my education and experience. They are credited to their sources and are not presented as my own photography or campaign work.

Education

Parsons School of Design

BBA, Strategic Design and Management
Expected May 2027 · New York, NY

Parsons building in New York City
Parsons campus / The New School · Source ↗
Oct. 2026–Present · New York, NY

MONSE

Marketing and Public Relations Intern

Current internship in marketing and public relations.

Official MONSE fashion image
Official MONSE brand imagery · Source ↗
Nov. 2025–Present · New York, NY

Jeans

Guest Relations / Hostess / Marketing & Social Media Support

Manage reservations, waitlists, guest inquiries, and special requests. Support VIP visits, events, marketing and social content, and polished guest experiences.

Official Jean’s New York photograph
Jean’s, New York / Official website image · Source ↗
Sept. 2024–June 2025 · SoHo, NY

Aritzia

Style Advisor

Styled clients through curated recommendations and wardrobe-building support. Maintained visual standards, merchandise flow, and product presentation.

Aritzia SoHo flagship exterior at night
Aritzia SoHo flagship / Official boutique image · Source ↗
June 2026 · New York, NY

Numéro Magazine

Style Assistant

Supported editorial styling through garment pick-ups and returns, fittings, sample care, steaming, and on-set organization.

Numéro New York issue 3 cover
Publication reference / Not a credited work sample · Source ↗
Oct.–Nov. 2025 · New York, NY

En Route Pop-Up

Style Advisor / Restocker / Content Support

Assisted customers with styling and product recommendations; supported restocking, product flow, and content for pop-up visibility.

Jewelry image from En Route’s New York pop-up page
En Route NYC pop-up / Official brand imagery · Source ↗
Sept.–Dec. 2025 · Brooklyn, NY

Tired Thrift

Sales & Service Associate

Managed opening and closing independently while supporting sales, customer service, store organization, and sustainable retail operations.

Inside Tired Thrift with vintage clothing and decor
Tired Thrift / Official website image · Source ↗
Oct. 2021–Aug. 2025

Jungle Juice

Store Manager / Social Media Management

Managed daily operations, hiring, onboarding, training, inventory, and vendor communication. Created social content promoting brand engagement and health-focused offerings.

Communications & PR

Marketing and public relations internship experience, social media content, brand engagement, fashion storytelling, and event support.

Fashion & Client Experience

Clienteling, curated styling, wardrobe-building support, merchandising, visual presentation, trend awareness, and VIP guest relations.

Creative & Editorial

Editorial styling support, fittings, sample care, on-set organization, product presentation, and social content development.

Operations & Leadership

Staff hiring and training, inventory support, vendor communication, product flow, reservations, and opening and closing procedures.

Areas I’m exploring

Brand strategy, fashion PR, merchandising, product development, e-commerce, experiential marketing, and luxury wedding and event planning.