Karen St. Vil
Briarcliff Manor,NY
Summary
Professional with over 20 years of combined experience in the Fashion and Retail industries. Extensive experience volunteering, serving youth populations
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales & Merchandising
March Boutique
Briarcliff Manor, NY
10.2018 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers with store purchases.
- Performed sales transactions and necessary follow-up for ordering styles.
- Assisted the owner with buying decisions.
- Increased sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and attractive displays.
- Created Canva graphics for in-store displays and social media.
Sales Associate
Holbrook Cottage
Briarcliff Manor, NY
10.2014 - 10.2021
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to optimize product visibility and attract customer interest.
- Collaborated with management on promotional campaigns to drive traffic and boost sales revenue.
- Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
- Organized "Shopping for a Cause" events for local charities.
- Created social media posts for special events and promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree - Studio Art
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT06.1990
Associate in Applied Science degree - Knitwear
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.1991
Skills
- Painting, Sketching; Proficient in Microsoft Office, and Adobe Illustrator
- Organizing and preparing meetings
- Sales and merchandising
- Spreadsheet creation and management
Timeline
Sales & Merchandising
March Boutique
10.2018 - 01.2026
Sales Associate
Holbrook Cottage
10.2014 - 10.2021
Associate in Applied Science degree - Knitwear
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts degree - Studio Art
Wesleyan University