Luxury retail professional with deep product knowledge, strong clienteling skills, and experience supporting high-value clientele across top global fashion houses. Known for building client relationships, driving sales, and elevating the in-store experience. Brings additional strength from earlier enterprise account management roles.
Hi, I’m
Carri A. Jones
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Galaxy – Lee Branch
Merchandising & Apparel Lead
11.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Style clients for luxury sport events and curate apparel selections.
- Maintain premium visual standards and motivate team performance.
- Track buying patterns to optimize merchandising.
SAKS Fifth Avenue – The Summit
Style Advisor – Women’s Shoes
02.2024 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Delivered elevated service using CRM and POS systems.
- Built a client base through outreach, virtual tools, and social media.
- Supported departmental sales goals through product expertise.
Chanel – 57th Street Flagship, NYC
Assistant Fashion Advisor (Contract)
12.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Supported client experience and sales during peak season.
SAKS Fifth Avenue Flagship, NYC
Client / Style Advisor
02.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Served walk-in, referral, and existing clients across Handbags, SLGs, RTW, and Jewelry.
- Partnered with vendor advisors to meet sales goals.
Valentino – SAKS Fifth Avenue Flagship, NYC
Boutique Associate (Seasonal)
11.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Provided direct sales support during peak season.
Louis Vuitton – Trunk International Exhibit, NYC
Retail Sales Associate (Contract)
09.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Completed intensive luxury sales training and supported exhibit retail operations.
Banana Republic Flagship – 5th Avenue, NYC
Stylist
11.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Exceeded daily sales goals and contributed to record team performance.
- Styled clients for seasonal wardrobes and events.
Event Network – Hudson Yards, NYC
Sales Lead / Key Holder
02.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Managed store operations, training, and customer service.
- Communicated vendor updates and product knowledge to staff.
Independent Consultant – Sales & Marketing, NYC
01.2014 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Managed enterprise accounts, C-suite relationships, and partner alliances.
- Led sales mentoring and supported marketing initiatives.
Technology Senior Account Executive – Meridian Group, NYC
01.2010 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Managed enterprise accounts, C-suite relationships, and partner alliances.
- Led sales mentoring and supported marketing initiatives.
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S. Business Administration from Marketing, International Business
University Overview
Skills
- Store operations
- Merchandise planning
- E-commerce management
- Brand promotion
- Teamwork
- Fashion trend analysis
- Brand awareness
Timeline
Merchandising & Apparel Lead
Golf Galaxy – Lee Branch
11.2025 - Current
Style Advisor – Women’s Shoes
SAKS Fifth Avenue – The Summit
02.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Fashion Advisor (Contract)
Chanel – 57th Street Flagship, NYC
12.2023 - 12.2023
Client / Style Advisor
SAKS Fifth Avenue Flagship, NYC
02.2023 - 12.2023
Boutique Associate (Seasonal)
Valentino – SAKS Fifth Avenue Flagship, NYC
11.2022 - 02.2023
Retail Sales Associate (Contract)
Louis Vuitton – Trunk International Exhibit, NYC
09.2022 - 11.2022
Stylist
Banana Republic Flagship – 5th Avenue, NYC
11.2021 - 09.2022
Sales Lead / Key Holder
Event Network – Hudson Yards, NYC
02.2020 - 11.2021
Independent Consultant – Sales & Marketing, NYC
01.2014 - 01.2020
Technology Senior Account Executive – Meridian Group, NYC
01.2010 - 01.2014
University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S. Business Administration from Marketing, International Business