Kristie Poole
North Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Visual Merchandising and Luxury Retail Professional with 10+ years of experience in brand presentation, client engagement, styling, and sales leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Upcycling Clothing Designer
The Poole
08.2020 - Current
- Designed and developed upcycled fashion collections
- Managed cohesive brand presentation and product storytelling to strengthen brand identity
- Styled merchandise to drive customer engagement and increase sales opportunities
- Created engaging visual merchandising displays for markets and pop-up events, enhancing customer interaction
- Directed social media and visual content strategy
Traveling Sales Representative
Allied Powers
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Achieved sales targets consistently, contributing to a 15% growth in overall revenue during the fiscal year.
- Delivered compelling presentations to prospective clients, successfully converting 40% of leads into sales.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and assess needs, refining sales strategies.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives, implementing best practices and effective sales techniques.
Assistant Manager/ Visual Merchandiser
Hugo Boss
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to elevate product presentation and boost customer engagement.
- Designed and implemented seasonal visual displays that increased product visibility and contributed to a 10% sales growth during peak seasons.
- Trained and mentored staff on visual standards and customer service techniques to elevate store performance.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock to enhance sales floor accessibility and visual appeal.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Merchandising
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN
Miami, FL01-2011
Skills
- Design
- Sustainable design
- Visual merchandising
- Fashion styling
- Merchandising
- Product presentation
- Sales
- Brand development
- CRM
- Networking
- Collaboration techniques
- Creative thinking
Affiliations
- Yoga
- Study-reading and writing
- Walking
Timeline
Upcycling Clothing Designer
The Poole
08.2020 - Current
Traveling Sales Representative
Allied Powers
01.2016 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager/ Visual Merchandiser
Hugo Boss
02.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Merchandising
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN