I am Pursuing my Master's at McGill in Management in Retailing

Kat Saravanan

I am Pursuing my Master's at McGill in Management in Retailing

Available to hire

I am Pursuing my Master’s at McGill in Management in Retailing

Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Student Consultant at Thinkr Consulting
August 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and implemented comprehensive go-to-market strategy for new AI-driven productivity platform, including competitive pricing model and detailed customer journey map, driving actionable insights for client adoption
Sales Advisor at H&M
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Supported store sales targets by engaging 50+ customers daily, leveraging product knowledge and personalized upselling strategies to drive revenue growth. Promoted customer loyalty and membership adoption through the H&M client app, educating customers on benefits and achieving consistently high conversion rates among eligible shoppers. Managed 100+ daily customer inquiries, resolving issues efficiently and providing a high standard of service that contributed to overall store satisfaction scores
President at Alpha Phi, McGill University
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Led operations, managing sisterhood activities, community engagement programs, fundraisers, and financial processes, conducting weekly executive meetings to maintain engagement across 60+ members
Vice President, Recruitment at Alpha Phi, McGill University
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Designed and implemented strategic recruitment campaign, increasing registrations by 30% through targeted outreach and rebranding the chapter’s public image to emphasize core values and sisterhood
Brand Ambassador at Cotton Candy Event Staffing Inc.
May 1, 2022 - Present
Executed new flavor launch campaign for Bubbly and Simply Lemonade at major festivals, including Vancouver Pride and Oshawa Festival; distributed over 2,000 samples, driving product trials and boosting consumer engagement
Vice President, Social Media at Alpha Phi, McGill University
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Executed an omnichannel social media strategy on TikTok and Instagram, using a structured content calendar to enhance digital presence and grow followers by 25%
Marketing Team Lead at Common Good
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Pitched bi-weekly campaigns for new charities by customizing marketing materials and charity narratives for specific donor segments, raising awareness and securing commitments for ongoing engagement. Led week-long training workshops in sales, ethical marketing, and public speaking for 10+ new team members, accelerating onboarding and enhancing team performance

Education

Master of Management in Retailing at McGill University, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Concentration in Sociology and Communications at McGill University, Faculty of Arts
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Jonathan Plens MMR Leadership Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment