Karen Marie Espiritu

Her love for Sales, Fashion  and Training has brought her through extensive and diverse experiences here and around the world. After earning a degree in Economics during her University years, she immediately jumped into the band wagon of the corporate world – not as an Economist, but in various sales jobs ranging from the travel industry to publishing. These experiences enriched her in more ways than one. However, the go-getter that she is did not stop her from pursuing her desire to learn more. Last 2001, she left for New York and studied Fashion Merchandising Management at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology wherein she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Applying everything she learned in Sales and Fashion, she once again excelled with Awards and Recognitions as she worked her way up the corporate ladder in the streets of New York.

Her love for the Philippines and her countrymen was always embedded in her heart. As she has seen the fulfillment of her dreams right before her eyes, she too has envisioned that one day, she will be able to EMPOWER PEOPLE TO FULFILL THEIR DREAMS. These same experiences and passion was what brought her back to the Philippines last 2007.

She initially started conducting workshops for students in various colleges around the Philippines which paved the way for various speaking engagements. She also had the chance to work with John Robert Powers as their curriculum director and taught various Marketing courses at the famous International Fashion School -  La Salle College International. She became the Sales Director for Eastwear Manufacturing Inc. in which they exported knitwear for high end Fashion Brands to various countries in Europe and the USA. Currently, she is the President and Chief Trainer for ImageIn You Consultancy and has authored over ten courses which she currently runs with various top corporation in the Philippines.

She believes that you should live a balanced life of both work and play. So during her free time, she makes it a point to go out of town and muster her skills in Wakeboarding and Diving. She also was a three time participant at the New York Central Park races and was the Marketing Head for Purelife Women’s conferences. She has traveled the world with 14 countries to her list and counting. All these accomplishments have not been possible if it weren’t for her parents that have always been a great support to her and the people she has met along the way that have molded her to be the person she is today. Most importantly she gives all the credit to the Almighty Father who has unconditionally loved her for who she is and who continually guides and holds her hand.

Previous Speaking and Training Engagements :

  • Basic Management Skills, Tomato Retail Stores, Manila, Philippines
  • On the Road to Your Dreams, Rotary Club of Makati, Philippines
  • Leadership by Motivation, Prime Colors International, Manila, Philippines
  • Retail Sales Training, Prime Colors International, Manila, Philippines
  • Leadership by Motivation, KUS Formworks, Manila, Philippines
  • Leadership by Motivation, KUS Architectural, Manila, Philippines
  • Leadership by Motivation, KUS Office Systems, Manila, Philippines
  • Leadership by Motivation, RCU Chemicals, Manila, Philippines
  • Basic Sales Training, KUS Formworks, Manila, Philippines
  • Basic Sales Training, KUS Architectural, Manila, Philippines
  • Basic Sales Training, KUS Office Systems, Manila, Philippines
  • Basic Sales Training, RCU Chemicals, Manila, Philippines
  • Creative Empowerment Workshop, Talents Inc, Davao City, Philippines
  • Creative Empowerment Workshop, Talents Inc, Manila. Philippines
  • Creative Empowerment Workshop, Talents Inc, Dipolog City, Philippines
  • Basic Etiquette, International Christian Academy School, Manila, Philippines
  • Fashion Forecast Talk, Unilever Philippines, Manila, Philippines

Job Experience :

  • Tomato, Marketing Manager, Manila, Philippines
  • Eastwear Knitting Inc., Sales Director, Manila, Philippines
  • John Robert Powers, Curriculum Director, Manila, Philippines
  • La Salle College International, Fashion Marketing Course Instructor, Manila , Philippines
  • Avery Dennison, Product Development Specialist, New York City, U.S.A
  • Ligne Roset, Sales Executive, New York City, U.S.A
  • Directories Philippines Corporation, Sales Manager, Manila, Philippines

Education:

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University if New York

  • Associate in Applied Science degree, December 2001
  • Major : Fashion Merchandising Management
  • Summa Cum Laude

St. Theresa’s College, Cebu City, Philippines

  • Bachelor of Science degree, April 1991
  • Major : Economics

Training and Workshops Conducted:

  • Professional Image Enhancement
  • Basic Sales Training
  • Delivering Your Best Service Ever
  • Power Dressing
  • Etiquette for Your Everyday Life
  • Management Skills
  • Developing Your Personality Inside and Out
  • Basic Communication Skills
  • Front Line Leadership
  • Working Program
  • Presentation Skills
  • Building Your Personal Brand

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