Karen Virk
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
With experience across several global luxury maisons, my focus is on VIP relationship building, event-based client engagement, and leading elevated appointments. I am known for delivering a refined, relationship-led approach that elevates the client journey from first interaction to long-term loyalty.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Advisor
Bvlgari Oakridge
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2026 - Current
- Provided personalized luxury service to clients in a high-end retail environment.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of Bvlgari products and brand heritage for effective consultation.
- Developed lasting relationships with clients through attentive communication and follow-up
Sales Specialist
Cartier
Vancouver, Canada
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Onboarded and developed high-value clients, enhancing boutique's client diversification and driving revenue growth.
- Deliver a high-touch selling experience across Watches, Jewelry, and High Jewelry, tailoring storytelling to client lifestyle and heritage expectations.
- Travel with clients to High Jewelry events, overseeing their whole experience and ensuring service-level consistency with Cartier's global standards.
- Represent Cartier at galas and luxury community events, strengthening the maison's visibility within key cultural and philanthropic circles.
Senior Fashion Advisor/ Team Lead
CHANEL
Greater Vancouver Metropo, Canada
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Managed product distribution across RTW, handbags, shoes, and accessories, ensuring alignment with client profiles and purchase history to enhance client satisfaction.
- Supported Boutique Director in daily operations by resolving client issues, guiding team dynamics, managing break schedules, and upholding Chanel’s hospitality standards.
- Partnered with advisors during key appointments to enhance discovery, styling, and closing strategies, driving engagement in RTW and jewelry.
- Supported the Boutique Director with daily leadership: resolving client issues, guiding team dynamics, managing break schedules, and maintaining Chanel’s hospitality standards.
- Built and sustained relationships with VIP and high-net-worth clients, delivering personalized communication and long-term retention strategies.
- Represented Chanel at galas and local events, strengthening the maison’s presence within Vancouver’s luxury community.
Sales Associate
Christian Dior Couture
Vancouver, Canada
11.2017 - 04.2019
Sales Associate
Prada
03.2016 - 11.2017
Team Sales Lead
SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot
Vancouver, Canada
11.2013 - 08.2015
Education
Communications
SFU
BurnabySkills
- Customer relationship management
- Luxury brand consultation
- Sales strategy development
- Event coordination
Timeline
Client Advisor
Bvlgari Oakridge
05.2026 - Current
Sales Specialist
Cartier
10.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Fashion Advisor/ Team Lead
CHANEL
05.2019 - 10.2024
Sales Associate
Christian Dior Couture
11.2017 - 04.2019
Sales Associate
Prada
03.2016 - 11.2017
Team Sales Lead
SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot
11.2013 - 08.2015
Communications
SFU