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Ellie Chriss

Chicago

Summary

Senior standing at Loyola Chicago pursuing a degree in Public Relations and Advertising with minors in Marketing, Business Information Systems, and Political Science. Full-time Client Advisor for Burberry and serves as the creative strategist for a nonprofit. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew with current pursuits to learn French. Passion for fashion and aspirations to work on the corporate side of the luxury industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Advisor

Burberry
Chicago
05.2025 - Current

· Delivers a world-class luxury experience by providing personalized styling, wardrobe curation, and expert product knowledge across Burberry’s ready-to-wear, accessories, and outerwear categories

· Creates and maintains strong client relationships through personalized outreach and exclusive appointment scheduling, with a 50+ plus client list, to drive repeat business and brand loyalty

· Collaborates with management to identify high-potential clients for private appointments and special events to contribute to client engagement initiatives and KPI performance

· Consistently exceeds daily and monthly sales targets by leveraging clienteling tools and upselling complimentary pieces aligned with Burberry’s seasonal campaigns

Creative Strategist and Public Relations Advisor

Chicago Jewish Alliance
Chicago
03.2025 - Current

· Develops and refines comprehensive social media strategies across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to expand CJA’s digital presence

· Designs and produces visual assets like graphics, logos, and flyers that align with CJA’s mission

· Partners with local media outlets, business, and community partners to amplify visibility and strengthen CJA’s reputation, resulting in a gain of 5,000 Instagram followers in one month

Sales Lead

White House Black Market
Chicago
08.2023 - 05.2025

· Supervised daily boutique operations, leading and motivating a team of sales associates to exceed sales goals

· Delivered personalized styling consultations to clients, combining trend expertise and wardrobe coordination to drive client confidence

Oversaw clienteling initiatives by managing VIP client outreach, tracking purchase histories, and scheduling follow-up appointments

Sales Associate Manager

Overstreet Jewelry
Bentonville
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with management to set sales goals and strategies for improvement.
  • Implemented visual merchandising standards to create an appealing shopping environment.
  • Performed customer service duties such as greeting customers, answering questions, and resolving complaints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2027

Certificate - Fashion Business Essentials

Parsons-The New School
New York, NY
08-2025

Skills

  • Social media strategy
  • Client relationship management
  • Visual merchandicing
  • Content creation
  • Microsoft 365
  • Sales analysis
  • Google Analytics
  • Semrush Analytics
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Hootsuite
  • Customer engagement
  • Public relations strategy

Timeline

Client Advisor

Burberry
05.2025 - Current

Creative Strategist and Public Relations Advisor

Chicago Jewish Alliance
03.2025 - Current

Sales Lead

White House Black Market
08.2023 - 05.2025

Sales Associate Manager

Overstreet Jewelry
05.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising

Loyola University of Chicago

Certificate - Fashion Business Essentials

Parsons-The New School
Ellie Chriss