Karson Little
PROSPER,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Retail Sales Professional with expertise in customer service, inventory management, and sales strategy. Skilled in communication and problem-solving, enhancing customer experiences and fostering team collaboration. Committed to supporting organizational goals through a proactive approach and quick learning.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Advisor
HEB
PROSPER, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Drove and exceeded sales goals by providing personalized beauty experience based on customer needs.
- Recommended tailored beauty products aligning with customer needs and preferences to enhance satisfaction
- Assisted H-E-B beauty shoppers with cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance selection
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of beauty products to provide informed recommendations and support sales
- Displayed merchandise to present visually appealing arrangements that drive sales.
- Maintained stocked shelves and organized beauty department displays
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to ensure product availability. by monitoring stock levels regularly.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Reviewed planograms and adjusted displays for brand consistency across store locations
- Tracked inventory levels and identified stock gaps to ensure timely replenishment and availability of popular products
- Audited shelves for display accuracy and corrected labeling issues
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of merchandise was available.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper merchandising procedures and protocols.
Beauty Advisor
Target
PROSPER, TX
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Educated customers about the proper use of cosmetics, fragrances and other beauty items.
- Ensured weekly sales targets were met to drive store performance and customer satisfaction. and membership linking goals.
- Processed beauty department sales and supported checkout needs
- Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
- Stocked merchandise and organized sales floor displays in Beauty.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels regularly.
- Monthly POG changes for department and total floor resets
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper merchandising procedures and protocols.
Collegiate Merchandising Internship
Sandestin
Destin, Florida
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed merchandising plans to increase product visibility and sales.
- Analyzed current market trends and customer feedback for product development.
- Assisted with visual merchandising tasks and supported daily retail operations
- Set up merchandising displays to showcase products in retail store.
- Interacted with customers on a daily basis while assisting them with their purchasing decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design And Merchandise
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 08.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory control
- Sales forecasting
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Relationship building and management
Accomplishments
- Completed Partner Development Series for HEB. PDS is an internal leadership and career growth training program for employees.
Timeline
Beauty Advisor
HEB
07.2025 - Current
Beauty Advisor
Target
08.2023 - 07.2025
Collegiate Merchandising Internship
Sandestin
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design And Merchandise
Appalachian State University
08.2017 - 05.2020