Carolyn Fields

About Carolyn Fields

I have consistently demonstrated my ability to drive growth and achieve outstanding results across various roles, including client relationships, business development, marketing, and strategic planning. I am a high energy individual with a career that has taken a squiggly path across multiple world-class agencies, brands, and roles. I am naturally curious and passionate about leading teams, tackling business challenges, and crafting tailored solutions that uncover the stories to propel brands and businesses forward.I enjoy meeting new people and have forged strong relationships with industry influencers and strategic partners. I am passionate about playing a pivotal role in elevating my team’s reputation through award submissions, PR initiatives, and thought leadership publications. Additionally, I have participated in industry panels and interviews, helping partners promote their products and themselves.As an avid shopper, I find it rewarding to leverage my passion for CPG branding and packaging along with retail brand environments. My experience includes roles focused on global research and analytics, developing business plans for global rollouts, and delivering annual sales growth. My journey also includes positions in account management, interior design, and project management across various prestigious firms, reflecting the squiggly nature of my professional path. Each experience has enriched my skill set and broadened my perspective, enabling me to approach challenges with a unique and holistic view.I hold a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design from a renowned university in Toronto, Canada. Outside of my professional life, I am a nationally accredited soccer coach and a passionate traveler. I enjoy spending time with my family and our beloved dogs.With a strong track record of achievement and a commitment to driving brand growth through strategic insights and client development, I am excited to continue leveraging my skills and experiences to create impactful solutions and foster meaningful relationships in the industry. My career\'s squiggly path has taught me the value of adaptability, continuous learning, and the power of diverse experiences in shaping a successful and fulfilling professional journey.Skills: Relationship Development | Client Acquisition | Brand Marketing and Business Strategy | Retail Strategy | Analytics | FMCG Packaging | Qualitative and Quantitative Research | Reputation Building | Team Leader | Diversity and Inclusion Champion (D&I)| Mentoring and Coaching | Effective Communicator | Empathetic Culture

Experience

1. Store Manager

   EVEREVE

   Jul 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Led a high-volume retail store operation at EVEREVE, ensuring adherence to company guidelines and culture. • Recruited and coaches, teaches, and develops employees to the behaviors that create success in their roles, fostering a HEART culture of humility, empathy, authenticity, relationships, and tenacity. • Drove the EVEREVE Styling Experience on the sales floor, maintaining a strong presence to enhance customer engagement. Leads operational excellence through daily store operations, managing store inventory and fulfillment, and upholding merchandising and store visual standards.• Achieved a sales expectation of per month while building a bench of promotable talent for succession planning while driving results by effectively leading the team to hit monthly financial targets through the in-store styling experience, Trendsend styling, customer order fulfillment, and payroll management.

Education

• Ryerson University

  Bachelor of Applied Arts