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Bria Whitaker

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department of Merchandising and Digital Retailing

Email: Bria.Whitaker@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, East Texas A&M University, 2018
    Major: Marketing
  • BS, University of North Texas, 2016
    Major: Merchandising

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Adjunct Instructor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2025 - Present).

    • Professional

  • Leathergood Designer & Workshop Facilitator, The Leather Bar. The Leather Bar. (2026 - Present).
  • Assistant Buyer, Omni Retail Enterprises (Dressbarn & Pier 1). Omni Retail Enterprises (Dressbarn & Pier 1). (2024 - Present).
  • e-Commerce Stylist, Neiman Marcus. Neiman Marcus. (2023 - Present).
  • Product (E-Commerce) Specialist, Nordstrom. Nordstrom. (2022 - Present).
  • Client Advisor, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton. (2021 - Present).
  • Founder & Creative Director, Foreign Closet. Foreign Closet. (2016 - Present).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) — In Progress, Project Management Institute (PMI). (2026 - Present).
  • COBIT 2019 Framework, ISACA. (2023 - Present).
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PeopleCert / AXELOS. (2023 - Present).
  • ITIL Foundation V4, PeopleCert / AXELOS. (2023 - Present).
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IASSC. (2023 - Present).
  • Logistics/Supply Chain Management, CSCMP. (2023 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.. (November 2015 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ICON 3800 - Consumer Psychology, 1 course.
  • MDSE 2750 - Consumers in a Global Market, 1 course.
  • MDSE 3200 - Fashion Styling, 2 courses.