Krupa Francis
Los Angeles
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
Los Angeles, California
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver styling advice and showcase apparel by modeling outfits to support product visibility and sales.
- Ensure a positive in-store experience for customers and actively participate in loss-prevention strategies.
- Keep sales areas clean, organized, and visually compelling through effective merchandising and display upkeep.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Old Navy
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured a clean, organized sales floor and handled opening and closing procedures.
- Supported customers by locating items and offering personalized styling advice.
- Operated the cash wrap efficiently to complete purchases and provide a smooth checkout experience.
Education
BA - Musicology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CITI Program Group 1: Human Subjects Research
Scholarships And Awards
- Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, $3,000 - James T. Henry and Meredith Henry URC-HASS Scholarship, Edith & Lew Wasserman URC-HASS Scholarship
- Summer Fellows Program, $3,000 - Virginia - Gandy URC-HASS Scholarship
- UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Research Awards, $10,000 - Keck/URC-HASS Undergraduate Fellows Scholarship
Research
- UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Fellowship, September 2025 - Present
- UCLA Summer Fellows Program, June - August 2025
- UCLA Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (URFP), December 2024 - May 2025
- Musical Sanctuaries: The Role of Libraries and Record Shops in the Gateway Cities, Musicological ethnographic research on the role of record shops and libraries in preserving the musical heritage of Southeast Los Angeles.
- This research is being conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Timothy Taylor.
Professional References
- Dr. Timothy Taylor, Professor in the departments of Anthropology, Ethnomusicology, and Musicology, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
- Kate Hamori, PhD Student in Musicology, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Timeline
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
10.2023 - Current
Seasonal Sales Associate
Old Navy
05.2022 - 09.2023
BA - Musicology
University of California, Los Angeles