Melissa Karl

Melissa Karl has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the fashion industry. Melissa most recently worked as the Director of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing at Jennifer Behr starting in August 2023. Prior to that, they were the Director of Marketing at Ada Diamonds Inc from November 2022 to July 2023.

From 2016 to 2022, Melissa held multiple roles at STONE AND STRAND, including VP of Branding & Marketing, Senior Merchandising and Branding Director, Merchandising and Branding Director, and E-Commerce Operations Director.

Earlier in their career, they worked as an E-Commerce Associate Editor at Editorialist in 2015, and as a Lucky Magazine Associate Accessories Editor at The Lucky Group, Inc. from 2013 to 2015.

Melissa also gained experience as an Assistant Accessories Editor at Interview Magazine from 2012 to 2013, and as a Stylist Assistant at Freelance Fashion Stylist Assistant in 2011.

Melissa started their career as a Fashion Market Intern at Hearst Magazines' Harper's Bazaar in 2011 and as a Summer Accessories Intern at Martin + Osa in 2009.

Melissa Karl completed their high school education at New Canaan High School from 2004 to 2008. Later, they attended the University of South Carolina from 2008 to 2012, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Melissa'smajor was in Retailing - Retail Management, and they also pursued a minor in Journalism - Advertising / Public Relations. Additionally, they had a short-term study experience at the Paris Fashion Institute in 2010, although they did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study there.