PRESENTATIONS

Research Presentations

Gopalakrishnan S., Degirmencioglu N., (Nov 2020) Development of Conceptual Model to Measure Determinants of Second-Hand Luxury Shopping, ITAA 2020 Annual Conference, Virtual

Matthews D., Degirmencioglu N., McKaraher K. (Oct 2019) Body Appreciation: An Assessment of Fashion Innovativeness, Fashion Enjoyment, and Psychological Fashion Risk among Plus-Size Gwynnie Bee Members, ITAA 2019 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada [Oral]

Degirmencioglu N. (Aug 2019) The Implementation of Fair-Trade practices among U.S. Textile and Apparel Brands: An Exploratory Case, Sustainability in Fashion Conference, ITAA & Regents University London Joint Conference, London, U.K. [Oral]

Matthews D., Degirmencioglu N. (Apr 2019) For the Love of Sneakers: An Exploration of Sneakerhead Motivations, Brand Preferences, and Culture, The Popular Culture & American Culture Association Conference, Washington D.C. [Oral]

Degirmencioglu N. (Mar 2018) Employment Preferences for Fashion Students: A Conjoint Analysis, The Textiles Research Open House, Raleigh, NC [Poster]

Project and Teamwork Presentations

Lean Six Sigma Project Spring 2017

· Earned Green Belt certification

· Consulted a home textile company, Rollease, for a black belt project

· Developed New Fabric Qualification Specifications for the company

Social Innovation Fellow Fall 2018, Spring 2019

· Consulted a nonprofit, the Haiti Goat Project, as a liaison

· Strengthened the brand communication and marketing strategy

· Assisted the company to become a Fellow by completing a fundraising challenge (Globalgiving.org)

Social Innovation Senior Fellow Fall 2019, Spring 2020

· Consulted a fair trade company, 700 Rivers, as a liaison

· Assisted the company in launching a personal care product

NC State B Corp Clinic Fellow Spring 2018

· Consulted a company as a B impact team to complete the B Corp Certification Impact Assessment

· Conducted significant supplier survey to identify suppliers that align with B Corp principles