Cari Julien
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience in luxury fashion, retail and wholesale, combined with business ownership and independent sales experience. Proven success in building client relationships, managing high value accounts, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Skilled in consultative sales, marketing and client engagement, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Seeking to leverage expertise in sales and customer service to drive client satisifaction and growth as a Real Estate Sales Professional.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Realtor
Real Broker
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated marketing strategies to effectively promote property listings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local market trends and conditions.
- Developed strong client relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Scheduled home viewings and showcased properties to potential buyers.
- Maintained accurate CRM database of prospective customers and leads.
- Advised clients on market trends, enabling informed real estate decisions.
- Generated leads through networking, cold calling, and referrals.
- Promoted active listings via social media, newsletters, and open houses.
Store Manager
Michael Kors Retail Stores
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2023 - Current
- 2025 winner of the High Flyers Store Manager competition for the second year in a row.
- Honored at the 2024 High Flyers event for being among top-performing Store Managers in North America.
- Achieved top seller status consistently during tenure at Michael Kors.
- Set customer service standards, and ensured staff compliance.
- Utilized company tools and implemented an outreach initiative to boost client sales effectively.
- Managed and executed promotional events to enhance brand exposure.
- Recruited new talent, providing training and development.
- Created optimized weekly work schedules for associates to maximize performance during peak traffic periods.
- Managed the visual display of products by executing company-provided floor set documents, ensuring that company visual standards, store signage, and displays are well-maintained.
- Enforced store cleanliness and personal appearance standards among associates.
Assistant Store Manager
Michael Kors Retail Stores
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in the role of Assistant Store Manager at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
- Graduated from the Company Leadership Development Program.
- Displayed strong leadership capabilities by effectively utilizing available company tools to coach, train, and develop Sales Associates, and Sales Supervisors.
- Emphasized a positive, fun, and supportive work environment among the team.
- Strong service leader focus: driving results daily, while creating an elevated customer experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in styling and selling various fashion categories.
- Effectively allocated operational tasks by leveraging team strengths.
- Demonstrated expertise as a Brand, Talent, and Operations Ambassador.
FT Sales Supervisor
Michael Kors Retail Stores
Valencia, CA
10.2015 - 09.2020
- Sales Supervisor leadership role, Valencia, CA.
- Collaborated on ideas and strategies to enhance business operations and team management.
- Set an example to guide store associates through leadership.
- Initiated client outreach strategies to boost store traffic, contributing to 30%-40% of personal sales.
Owner/Partner & Office Manager
Great Improvements, Inc
Valencia, CA
01.2001 - 10.2015
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Supported sales, marketing and design through creative collaborating with business partner.
- Worked on Quickbooks for all financial aspects of the business.
- Processed company payroll through ADP.
- Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts, negotiated renewals for liability and workers compensation insurance and provided information for annual audits.
- Assisted in startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
President
CJ Julien, INC
Los Angeles, CA
06.1998 - 06.2000
- Worked as exclusive independent sales representative for the Esprit de Corp Kids division.
- Sold and serviced all specialty retail Kids stores for the West Coast.
- Attended all major trade shows for the West Coast including Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver and Dallas.
- Performed equal responsibilities as a corporate account manager.
Key Account Sales Executive
Esprit de Corp
City of Los Angeles, CA
07.1989 - 09.1998
- Executed inside sales to West Coast department and specialty stores.
- Offered expertise in allocating and writing product orders.
- Participated in key trade shows across the West Coast, New York, and Dallas.
- Collaborated with merchandise managers and senior leaders on product development and production aspects.
- Contributed to company's annual growth with personal account volume at $10 million.
Key Accounts Sales Executive / Store Merchandiser
Guess? Jeans
Los Angeles, CA
11.1986 - 07.1989
- Conducted inside sales and managed key West Coast major department, and specialty store accounts.
- Collaborated extensively with President Georges Marciano, providing product performance information.
- Conducted regular store visits to guarantee optimal product presentation and adequate inventory.
- Conducted product knowledge and training seminars for in-store personnel in major department stores.
Education
Real Estate
Arizona School of Real Estate And Business
01-2025
Associate of Arts - Merchandising And Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
06.1986
General Studies
Cal State University, Northridge
1984
Skills
- Client Relationship Development
- Optimistic Mindset
- Strategic Thinker
- Sales Professional
- Networking and prospecting
- Open house coordination
- Property tours and inspections
- Collaborative Team Player
- Effective Problem-Solving
- Store Operations Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Visual Merchandising Strategies
- Strategic Scheduling
- Talent recruitment
- Sales Performance Coaching
- Organizational Skills
Hobbies
- Home Design & Architecture
- Fashion
- Fitness
- Yoga
- Hiking & Biking
- Nutrition & Cooking
- Travel
- Sports
Community Volunteering
- Member of PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Art Appreciation head.
- Participated in my kids classrooms as a Room Mom, classroom and event volunteer and coordinator throughout my kids primary school years.
- Team Mom for multiple sports teams my children participated in from early childhood up until their High School Varsity Football careers.
- Coordinated and scheduled events for the teams, and High School liaison between parents and Varsity Head Coach.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Arizona Department of Real Estate, Salperson License
License #SA716648000 Issued 2/27/25
License #SA716648000 Issued 2/27/25
Accomplishments
Magna Cum Laude, FIDM
Education and Training
other,other,other
Timeline
Realtor
Real Broker
03.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Michael Kors Retail Stores
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Michael Kors Retail Stores
09.2020 - 03.2023
FT Sales Supervisor
Michael Kors Retail Stores
10.2015 - 09.2020
Owner/Partner & Office Manager
Great Improvements, Inc
01.2001 - 10.2015
President
CJ Julien, INC
06.1998 - 06.2000
Key Account Sales Executive
Esprit de Corp
07.1989 - 09.1998
Key Accounts Sales Executive / Store Merchandiser
Guess? Jeans
11.1986 - 07.1989
Real Estate
Arizona School of Real Estate And Business
Associate of Arts - Merchandising And Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
General Studies
Cal State University, Northridge