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GRACYN KARP

Columbus

Summary

To leverage my experience in community development, leadership, and public service to contribute to innovative urban planning solutions. My passion for sustainable urban growth, equitable access to resources, and fostering inclusive communities aligns with the goals of NYU’s Urban Planning program.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Merchant

Abercrombie & Fitch
07.2023 - Current
  • Strategic Product Assortment & Market Analysis: Analyzed consumer behavior, market trends, and sales data to develop strategic product assortments, driving growth and improving profitability for the brand.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with design, planning, marketing, and sourcing teams to ensure product offerings aligned with the overall brand vision and met consumer needs. This collaborative approach improved product performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Creative, Data-Driven Merchandising: Implemented innovative merchandising strategies that differentiated the brand in a competitive market, optimizing product lifecycle management and enhancing brand positioning.
  • Performance Monitoring & Data Analysis: Used key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide future product decisions, leading to best sales year ever in my departments and achieving targeted year-over-year growth for the Other division. The experience highlighted my ability to manage complex data and translate it into impactful decisions.

Leadership Development Intern

Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Led several key cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening team collaboration, and driving overall business performance.
  • Market Trends Analysis & Innovative Solutions: Conducted in-depth market trend analyses and developed actionable, innovative solutions to address business challenges, resulting in measurable improvements in performance.
  • Data Analysis & Strategic Insights: Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to identify and explore key growth opportunities, contributing to the development of strategies that aligned with business goals.
  • Team Collaboration & Idea Generation: Fostered strong relationships with various department teams (e.g., design, marketing, planning) to ensure seamless project execution, and actively participated in brainstorming sessions that generated valuable insights.

Social Media Intern

Montpellier Basket
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Community Engagement & Public Relations: Developed and implemented strategic social media campaigns that promoted basketball as an American sport in France, fostering deeper community connections and raising awareness at both the city and national levels.
  • Content Creation & Audience Growth: Managed and curated engaging content on the team’s social media platforms, successfully increasing the fanbase by 20%, showcasing a strong understanding of digital engagement and public outreach.
  • Event Planning & Community Activities: Organized events and activities designed to engage the local community, improve public relations, and promote the sport, further enhancing the visibility of the team and basketball culture in the region.
  • Strategic Marketing Initiatives: Worked on targeted marketing initiatives that focused on building excitement and interest around the team, contributing to a broader cultural and sporting shift in Montpellier.

Business Leadership Intern

GEICO
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cross-functional Collaboration & Team Leadership: Led and collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects, promoting a culture of collaboration and problem-solving to address complex business challenges—skills that are directly transferable to urban planning projects involving diverse stakeholders.
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency: Worked with teams to analyze and enhance operational efficiency within the Claims Department, streamlining workflows and identifying innovative solutions to improve service delivery. This experience parallels urban planners’ work of improving processes in city services to ensure smooth operations and cost-effective solutions.
  • Customer-Centric Research & Data Analysis: Conducted in-depth research on customer satisfaction within the Service Department, utilizing data to drive improvements. This experience is analogous to urban planners using community feedback and data to inform planning decisions and ensure policies address community needs effectively.
  • Talent Management & Employee Retention: Improved the internship interview process and worked on initiatives to increase employee retention, demonstrating leadership in human resources, which is relevant to urban planning in fostering partnerships with diverse community members and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business And French

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05-2023

Skills

  • Languages: Fluent in English and French, Proficient in Spanish
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strategic Goal Setting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability & Flexibility in Dynamic Environments
  • Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
  • Creative Problem-Solving & innovation
  • Clear & Effective Communication (Verbal and Written)
  • Community Engagement
  • Leadership
  • International Experience & Cross-Cultural Communication

Timeline

Associate Merchant

Abercrombie & Fitch
07.2023 - Current

Leadership Development Intern

Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2022 - 08.2022

Social Media Intern

Montpellier Basket
01.2022 - 06.2022

Business Leadership Intern

GEICO
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - International Business And French

Clemson University

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