Katherine Gelok
Creative professional with expertise in fashion design, interior, and graphic design. Skilled in trend forecasting and visual merchandising. Works well in a team especially to ensure projects are aesthetically pleasing but functional for the satisfaction of the client. Has worked extensively with industry professionals including learning under them.
Work History
Assistant Manager
1 Year 3 Months-Handles showing apartments to prospective tenants
-Flipping units to ensure they are clean and ready for move-ins
-Inspections on units after a tenant has moved out
-Interacting with vendors and contractors
-Job site walk-throughs
-Assistance with designing exteriors and interiors of new construction as well as finding ways to preserve the historic integrity of Victorian buildings
-Assisting in the interior design of the company's twelve vacation rentals
Painter and Supervisor
5 Years 4 Months-Specialized in fine mineral paints including lime wash, Venetian plaster, Moroccan clay, metallic faux finishes, and Marmorino plaster
-Face to face consultations with builders, architects, interior designers, and homeowners to discuss color, price, and time
-Supervised larger projects
-Worked with a team to complete jobs
-Worked with customers throughout jobs to better create a more visually appealing space
Sales Associate
1 Year 3 Months-Provided exceptional customer service, assisting customers with styling and other inquiries.
-Assisted in store visual merchandising during season changes
-Assisted in training new sales associates with operational procedures and customer engagement
-Learned to adapt to fast-paced, high-stress situations
-Prepared merchandise before being brought to the floor
-Experience with POS and cash transactions as well as returns
Restaurant Hostess
2 Months-Maintained cleanliness and organization of entrance area for positive first impressions.
-Frequently interacted with more affluent guests
-Handled guest inquiries to better ensure their satisfaction
-Knowledgeable about the extensive history of the restaurant
-Handled a very high-pressure and fast fast-paced work environment while maintaining a calm demeanor
-Resolved any complaints made by guests to improve their experience as well as building relationships to encourage customers to return to the business
Education
Undergraduate Fashion Design - Fashion Design
High School Diploma
Majored in visual arts with a focus on fashion design