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Kevin Zhang

Brooklyn, NY  ·  Data Analytics & Visualization  ·  Fashion & Marketing

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Sales Analyst

EssilorLuxottica 1 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

  • Support sales analytics and reporting initiatives across department store, e-commerce, and boutique channels within EssilorLuxottica’s luxury portfolio.
  • Research brand strategy, retail performance, and operational pain points for international stakeholders across luxury brands and retail partners.
  • Lead development of internal workflow optimization tools, including door count tracking systems, meeting dashboards, and reporting automation initiatives to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with external data vendors on reporting alignment, issue resolution, data validation, and contract/vendor settlement discussions.
  • Modernized weekly stock reporting, offer forms, and PO templates, improving reporting accuracy, standardization, and turnaround efficiency.

Sr. Account Manager, Contract

EssilorLuxottica 1 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

  • Assumed responsibilities of the previous Sr. Account Manager, overseeing EssilorLuxottica’s off-price perimeter business across 7 key accounts.
  • Independently negotiated and closed multi-million-dollar deals, generating over $10M in business revenue.
  • Managed cross-functional communication between sales, merchandising, operations, and external retail stakeholders to support account growth and inventory execution.
  • Supported operational reporting improvements and process optimization initiatives across account management workflows.

Account Management & Merchandising Intern

EssilorLuxottica 1 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

  • Recovered $640,000 in revenue while independently overseeing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale business.
  • Automated manual upload workflows, slide generation, and image warehousing processes, reducing task completion time by approximately 95%.
  • Evaluated and reported on 5,000+ eyewear styles through physical store feedback, product releases, assortment tracking, and account performance analysis.
  • Supported merchandising execution, sales reporting, and retail analysis initiatives across luxury and department store accounts.

Merchandising & Operations Professional

Tiffany and Co. Flagship 727 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022

  • Managed inventory reconciliation and e-commerce orders across 15+ collections.
  • Upheld stock levels and proper pricing for 9 case lines and managed SKU movement between floors.
  • Designed and arranged a “Style Edit” case line featuring items ranging up to $32,000.
  • Trained new hires on the COMPASS P.O.S. Terminal and technical skills (polishing, graveling, etc.).
  • Independently managed and supervised the Holiday Booth.

Bank Teller II

TD Bank 469 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018

  • Achieved top 7% in New York City Region’s Sales Performance Pacer across all employees.
  • Independently performed KYC on clients for transactions over $10,000 and completed CTRs.
  • Ensured the bank’s inventory met audit and reconciliation standards.
  • Verified and audited checks, cash, coins, and foreign currency up to $1,000,000 daily.
  • Merchandised TD Bank products to customers by opening accounts, cross-selling, and providing financial referrals.

Teacher / Class Supervisor

Immigration Social Services, LLC PS42 – The Benjamin Altman School

  • Prepared class materials and lesson plans for children of various ages covering English, math, and enrichment subjects (cooking, dancing, gym).
  • Independently supervised 15 students during arrival, mealtime, and dismissal.
  • Received certification from the “Early Childhood Education and Training Program” by the Office of Children and Family Services.

Store Manager

Dragon Tea 106 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006

  • Held a key leadership role in the restaurant’s first American start-up — including menu development, pricing, operational procedures, inventory planning, and workflow design.
  • Exceeded sales goals by 250%+ semi-annually; drove social media engagement and customer loyalty growth.
  • Ensured full compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Trained and supervised 5+ staff members on customer service and food handling processes.
  • Earned the restaurant’s “People Love Us on Yelp” award and its 5-star rating.

MS, Data Analytics and Visualization

Pratt Institute 144 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011

Graduate programme exploring the intersection of design and data science. Focus on visual storytelling, information design, and applied analytics.

BS, Advertisement & Marketing Communication

Fashion Institute of Technology 227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001

AAS, Fashion Business Management (Merchandising)

Fashion Institute of Technology 227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001

High School Diploma

Dual Language High School 350 Grand St, New York, NY

  • Honor Roll
  • AP Scholar Award
  • Debate Team
  • Men’s Badminton Team
  • Taekwondo Club
  • Ping-Pong Club
  • Dual Enrollment — BMCC & Hunter College

Studio Jeweler

3D Jewelry Design and Rendering

Practising jewellery design and 3D rendering as a creative discipline alongside professional work.

Design Scholar

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Inducted into the Design Scholar Programme — a selective cohort of emerging designers recognised by the Smithsonian.

Inducted Member

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International

Art+Education Visionary Studio

NYU Steinhardt & Smithsonian Design Museum

Personal Portfolio

cloonk.com

Designing and building this portfolio site from scratch — pure HTML, CSS, and vanilla JS. Exploring type, layout, and interaction without frameworks.