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KAREN PAOLICELLI

Fairfield,CT
KAREN PAOLICELLI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Paolicelli Financial Group

Consultant
04.2012 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Managed the office, staff and back end operations of a private, full service life insurance and financial services organization.
  • Independently pursued my Life & Health License (2013) to better understand the life insurance industry and be equipped to run the office with efficacy.
  • Drafted several effective SOPs and Best Practices manuals to streamline operations in all areas.
  • Conceptualized and executed an entirely customized client database to optimize client experience and be able to maintain and extend relationships for future business/conversion opportunities.

Green Label Designs

Owner/Creative Director
06.2009 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Independently built a ladies high end fashion collection for the contemporary market from the ground up after my design of a single skirt received unintended attention.
  • Designed all pieces for the 3 season collections: spring/summer, fall/winter and resort.
  • Worked one on one with a special clientele for custom pieces including wedding and red carpet looks.
  • Managed and worked hand in hand with manufacturing workrooms in 3 cities.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies working synergistically with the (37) specialty boutiques carrying my line to generate customer excitement and increase sales and profit margins
  • Directed all fashion shows. Winner ‘Best in Show', Charlotte Fashion Week (2010) and Charleston Fashion Week (2011)..

Cindy Barshop, Founder Completely Bare Spas

Personal Assistant
06.2008 - 11.2008

Job overview

  • Cindy Barshop is perhaps best known for her appearance in the fourth season of The Real Housewives of New York City.
  • Assisted Cindy with all aspects of opening her Flagship location of Completely Bare Medi-Spas on the infamous Bond Street in lower Manhattan.
  • Used my several exclusive trade retail/ wholesale connections to shop and bring assortments of options for Cindy to try privately at her leisure
  • Successfully managed the day to day of Cindy's busy and very multifaceted schedule/calendar.

Education

LIM College
New York, NY

Bachelor Of Business Administration from Fashion Merchandising/Marketing

University Overview

  • YMA (Young Menswear Association) Scholarship Recipient

Dutchess Comm. College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Associate Of Applied Science from Retailing/Entrepreneurship

University Overview

  • Executive Retailing Scholarship Recipient

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Strategic Planning
  • Client Relationships
  • Consultation and Advisement
  • and Evaluation
  • Processes and Procedures

Timeline

Consultant

Paolicelli Financial Group
04.2012 - 02.2023

Owner/Creative Director

Green Label Designs
06.2009 - 01.2012

Personal Assistant

Cindy Barshop, Founder Completely Bare Spas
06.2008 - 11.2008

LIM College

Bachelor Of Business Administration from Fashion Merchandising/Marketing

Dutchess Comm. College

Associate Of Applied Science from Retailing/Entrepreneurship

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