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Koryn Stone

Pacific Grove,CA

Summary

Dedicated fiber arts professional with over 18 years of experience in specialty retail, instruction, and store management. Experienced in high-volume customer service environments, creative merchandising, and team leadership. Recognized for developing original, consistently sold-out classes and fostering welcoming, customer-centered spaces.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor | Manager | Senior Retail Associate

Monarch Knitting
Pacific Grove, California
01.2006 - Current
  • Designed and taught knitting and crochet classes for customers of all skill levels, including original courses that regularly sell out.
  • Managed daily retail operations, supported staff, and ensured exceptional customer service standards.
  • Led the store through remodels, relocations, ownership transitions, and post-fire revitalization efforts.
  • Curated projects and materials for customer engagement and contributed to creative direction and merchandising.
  • Designed retail displays to highlight products and enhance the in-store shopping experience.
  • Represented the business at regional craft events and vendor exhibitions.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for knitting and crochet techniques.
  • Organized workshops to promote community involvement and foster creativity among participants.
  • Evaluated student progress, offering constructive feedback to improve individual performance.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.

Education

General Educational Development (GED) -

Pacific Grove Adult School
Pacific Grove, California

Skills

  • Retail Customer Service & Sales Support
  • Store Operations & Team Leadership
  • Creative Merchandising & Visual Display
  • Knitting & Crochet Instruction (Beginner–Advanced)
  • Class & Curriculum Development
  • Inventory & Product Knowledge
  • Community Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Vendor Events & Public Representation
  • Adaptability During Business Transitions
  • Class instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Expertise in subject matter
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Adaptable teaching approach
  • Recordkeeping
  • Multicultural sensitivity

Timeline

Instructor | Manager | Senior Retail Associate

Monarch Knitting
01.2006 - Current

General Educational Development (GED) -

Pacific Grove Adult School