Courtney Chow
Alumni Information
School: LaSalle College Vancouver/Dubrulle Culinary Arts
Grad Year: 2011
Program of Study: Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
Degree: Diploma
Employment/Professional Information
Company Name: Club Monaco
Location: Vancouver
Job Title: Store Experience Manager
Primary Responsibilities: I am responsible for the appearance, layout and flow of the store to make sure our customers and clientele have a great experience. I manage a team every month to execute flips. I also educate our stylists on our product and inspire them with the Club Monaco culture. Describe a typical work day Everyday is different at Club Monaco. I will look at reports to see how well we are selling the merchandise and as a result I will change how the store layout is, so that we can further our sales. Changing mannequins on the daily because items sell quickly on them. Creating visual presentations to display merchandise in an intriguing way. Ensuring the store is always kept neat with good standards. Sometimes going to other locations and working with other visual managers and working in a team to implement a good store appearance.
What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of?
I am proud of doing what I’m most passionate about and getting an education in it. Learning at a school that specified in fashion was something I am so happy I went towards. I am also proud of getting a job at Club Monaco during school and working part-time. Then after graduating, working full-time and working my way up the ladder to Store Experience Manager. I started at the bottom and worked my way to the top. It took a lot of hard work, but it sure has paid off.