Caroline L. Barksdale
Savannah
Summary
Retail professional with expertise in customer service and visual merchandising at Harper Boutique. Achieved significant sales growth through personalized styling and targeted marketing strategies. Demonstrated leadership in team environments and utilized social media to boost brand visibility and customer engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate & Key Holder
Harper Boutique
Savannah
06.2025 - Current
- Provide personalized styling and outfit recommendations to customers, driving sales through strong product knowledge and relationship-building.
- Operate the POS system accurately, processing cash, credit, and returns while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Design marketing graphics and promotional content for email marketing campaigns to support customer engagement and sales initiatives.
- Serve as key holder and team leader, responsible for opening and closing the store, cash handling, and preparing merchandise displays for daily operations.
Community Assistant
Charme Luxury Housing
Statesboro
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as the primary point of contact for current and prospective residents, assisting with apartment leasing inquiries and tours.
- Engaged potential tenants by providing detailed property information and guiding them through the leasing process.
- Supported marketing initiatives through on-campus outreach, including distributing flyers and promoting properties directly to students.
- Assisted with email marketing campaigns to advertise availability, specials, and community updates.
Retail Sales Associate & Key Holder
Southern Time Boutique
Evans
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered attentive customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving concerns related to merchandise and store policies.
- Opened and closed the store independently, ensuring proper cash handling and secure daily operations.
- Tagged and processed new merchandise, maintaining accurate inventory records and sales floor readiness.
- Developed social media marketing posts and advertisements to increase visibility for the company.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Emphasis in Sales & Sales Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia05.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Visual merchandising
- Social media marketing
- Marketing communications
- Sales strategies
- Team leadership
Leadership Experience
- Member of Kappa Delta Sorority, 08/21, 05/25, Complete several community service hours each semester to the local community., Attend and work for our philanthropic events hosted at our Chapter house raising money for prevention of child abuse and confidence-building programming with Girl Scouts of the USA.
- Member of Buddy Club, 08/18, 05/21, Connected teens with disabilities to promote friendships with teens without disabilities, creating better behavioral and social needs.
- Volunteer of Special Olympics, 04/19, Supervised and supported my designated companion with an intellectual and developmental disability while they participated in athletic activities.
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate & Key Holder
Harper Boutique
06.2025 - Current
Community Assistant
Charme Luxury Housing
09.2024 - 11.2024
Retail Sales Associate & Key Holder
Southern Time Boutique
07.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Emphasis in Sales & Sales Management
Georgia Southern University