Kathy Hin

Lead Sales Associate/ Store Curator

Vavra New York - Huntington, NY May 2023 to Present

• Lead Sales Associate of an upscale Vintage fashion , Beauty and Art boutique
• Assist customers and provide information on product features and provide personal styling
• Curator of entire shop; in charge of setting up and displaying all product and merchandise including shop window displays
• Conduct inventory of all product
• Set up and photograph content for social media
• Open and close the shop
• Consult with the owner on selection and buying merchandise
• Maintain a neat and professional atmosphere and floor appearance
• Continuous customer interaction demonstrating exceptional communication skills while concentrating on building client development and relationships
• Handle cash register operations and customer transactions to process payments
• Maintained store visual standards by setting up window and interior displays to merchandising guidelines
• Greet customers and offers assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Leads all aspects of design and product development for US retail, wholesale, and international market through providing trend directives based on biweekly analyzation of seller reports leading to consistent upward growth season to season generating sales revenue in excess of millions
• Adopts and executes the corporate business model of “speed to market” concept within the relaunch of mainline handbags and implements the “make it a match” formula for US Retail which generates 72% of the overall retail business
• Proficient in hiring, building, and maintaining high performing teams through the use of direct feedback, develop of action plans and conducting meetings of employees when necessary
• Collaborates with sales, product development and production teams to allocate sampling, translate customer requests, ensure calendar adherence, and smooth transition of product from design to production
• Conducts seasonal product presentations to all partners internal and external from trend direction to formulating seasonal buys by delivery for all accounts and markets including presenting of corporate trend direction on annual shareholders call
• Extensive travel experience along with strong established relationships with manufactures and international joint venture partnerships
• Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

• Expedites trend directives and conducts design product approval for jewelry, watches, eye wear hosiery, luggage, outerwear and kids apparel based on extensive market research
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
• Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.

• Manages all aspects of design and product development by repeatedly introducing trend right directives, translatable from concept to execution, resulting in a consistent track record of steady growth
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative assets on time and within budget constraints.
• Implemented data-driven design strategies, resulting in more effective marketing materials.

• Relaunch of the accessory business within the landscape of a mature menswear company
• Initiates design concepts and direction concentrating on John Varvatos retail, ecommerce, and wholesale distribution for John
• Varvatos Collection and John Varvatos Star USA
• Winner of the ACE awards, Accessory Company of the year 2015

• (Formally Known as Global Brands Group, Directs all aspects of design cross functional teams to present salable branded collections and products by encouraging well merchandised stories and presentations from licensor's to consumers
• Develops powerhouse collaborations with designers and brands including: John Varvatos, Michael Kors, Cole Haan, Calvin Klein
• Guess, Rachel Zoe, Vince, Ellie Tahari, Johnathan Adler, Kate Spade,Spider and Frye

• Women's and Men's Accessories
• Delivered high-quality designs for major clients, leading to increased brand recognition and repeat business.