Karen Rios

Creative and driven entrepreneur with a strong background in fashion design, brand development, and business leadership. CEO and founder of Xmplary Bikinis, a premium competition bikini brand known for its high-performance, custom designs tailored for fitness athletes. Experienced in overseeing all facets of the business—from product development and client relations to marketing and strategic growth. Passionate about empowering women in the fitness and fashion industries through innovative, quality-driven design.

Strategic and results-focused luxury retail executive with a proven record of excellence in high-end jewelry and watch sales. As Business Manager at Macy's, tripled sales by optimizing product assortment, expanding diamond case lines, and elevating the in-store client experience. Built and trained a top-performing team—every associate under my leadership advanced to a management role. Expert in luxury merchandising, team development, and creating a performance-driven, client-first culture.

Experienced luxury retail supervisor with a strong background in team leadership, operations, and client relationship management within a high-end fashion environment. Directed and developed a sales team while upholding brand standards. Managed daily operations including cash reconciliation, audits, deposits, client book, and inventory control. Enforced loss prevention and operational efficiency.

Versatile and performance-driven retail leader with hands-on experience managing operations and teams in a fast-paced corporate environment. Acted as Store Manager, supervising staff and overseeing daily operations. Managed payroll for 10+ employees, reconciled cash drawers, and compiled financial reports. Held record for most frequent buyer card sales. Maintained merchandising and inventory procedures.

Customer-focused retail professional experienced in merchandising standards, sales conversion, and training support. Maintained standards across departments, coordinated fitting rooms, and achieved an 85% credit card conversion rate. Supported new employee training and contributed to team success.