IRENE CHO
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced luxury retail professional with strong clienteling, merchandising, and sales expertise. Skilled in relationship-building, product styling, and delivering elevated customer experiences.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Athleta
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided customer service, styling, and product recommendations.
Yoga Instructor & Teacher Trainer
Life Time Fitness
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Taught group yoga classes across multiple formats.
- Led the LifePower 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program.
Buyer – Fashion Accessories & Watches
Bloomingdale’s
09.2006 - 06.2013
- Managed $16.2M annual business.
- Negotiated with vendors and created exclusive holiday items.
- Promoted two assistant buyers.
- Merchandise Planner, Women’s Contemporary Bridge (Dec 2003 – Sept 2006)
Merchandising & Management Roles
Neiman Marcus
01.1999 - 09.2003
- Department Manager, Intimate Apparel and Coats
- Senior Merchandise Planner, Men’s Jewelry, Furnishings and Gifts
- Assistant Buyer, Designer Sportswear
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MASkills
- Clienteling & Luxury Customer Service
- Merchandising & Buying
- Styling & Product Knowledge
- Vendor Relations
- Fluent in Korean
- Negotiation skills
Timeline
Sales Associate
Athleta
06.2019 - 07.2020
Yoga Instructor & Teacher Trainer
Life Time Fitness
08.2015 - 09.2018
Buyer – Fashion Accessories & Watches
Bloomingdale’s
09.2006 - 06.2013
Merchandising & Management Roles
Neiman Marcus
01.1999 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Wellesley College