Katherine Kruse
Fayetteville,AR
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bridal Model
Couture Bridal
Rogers, AR
08.2024 - Current
- Attended casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots.
- Modeled garment features through fluid movements during fashion shows.
- Traveled to different locations for photoshoots when required.
- Worked with photographers to produce desired looks and to finish photo shoots on schedule.
- Organized wardrobe changes between shows in order to maximize time efficiency.
Tanning Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
Fayetteville, AR
09.2022 - Current
- Responded to client inquiries and resolved issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Followed up with customers after each visit to ensure satisfaction with services rendered.
- Processed sales transactions and handled cash and credit card payments accurately.
- Kept patient health and personal information private and confidential.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales, promotions and policies and answered customer questions.
- Regularly surpassed rigorous sales objectives on a weekly basis.
- Updated client records with session details and preferences for personalized service.
- Provided thorough instructions on tanning bed operation and safety precautions to clients.
- Provided recommendations to customers on appropriate tanning levels for their skin type.
Sales Associate
Pleated Boutique
St. Charles, MO
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Processed cash, credit card payments and returns accurately according to company policy.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Completed daily tasks such as restocking supplies, cleaning the store front area and folding clothes.
- Assisted customers with returns and exchanges according to store policy.
- Assisted management team with special projects related to merchandising initiatives.
- Contributed to rebranding efforts by painting the store.
Sales Associate
Trinkets Boutique
Springfield, MO
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Completed floor resets, ensured cleanliness and updated layouts for optimized store presentation.
Assistant Teacher
Our Saviour Lutheran Early Learning Center
St. Charles, MO
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Supervised children aged 0-6, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Sales Associate
JuJu B's
St. Louis, MO
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Engaged in modeling for the store's Instagram.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips, and balancing drawers.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Merchandising And Product Development
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR12-2025
Fashion Design
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2022
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Client relationship building
- Trend identification
- Upselling strategies
- Fashion awareness
Affiliations
- Member of Alpha Delta Pi at the University of Arkansas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bridal Model
Couture Bridal
08.2024 - Current
Tanning Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
09.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Pleated Boutique
05.2022 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Trinkets Boutique
09.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
JuJu B's
10.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Teacher
Our Saviour Lutheran Early Learning Center
09.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Merchandising And Product Development
University of Arkansas
Fashion Design
Missouri State University
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