Clara Desir
About Clara Desir
Clara Desir is a Senior Business Development Representative with a background in retail management and business development. She has experience in various roles across multiple companies and is actively involved in mental health advocacy.
Current Role at Alma
Clara Desir serves as a Senior Business Development Representative at Alma, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing business relationships and driving growth within the Greater New York City Area. Her responsibilities include managing client portfolios and improving communication strategies to support both B2B and B2C initiatives.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Before her current position, Clara worked at South Moon Under as a 2nd Assistant Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Westport, CT. Her role involved overseeing store operations and assisting in the management of staff and inventory. Additionally, she held a position as a Key Holder at Lilly Pulitzer from 2014 to 2018 in Greenwich, where she contributed to sales and customer service efforts.
Internship Experience in Business Development
Clara gained valuable experience as a Business Development and Management Intern at DIVERCITY in 2020, where she worked remotely for three months. During this internship, she focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives. She also served as an Assistant Project Manager for The Haiti Initiative (SUD) from 2019 to 2020, contributing to project management efforts in a remote capacity.
Educational Background in Economics
Clara Desir studied at the University of Connecticut-Stamford, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2016 to 2020. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in economic principles, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in business development and client management.
Skills in Marketing and Advocacy
Clara possesses skills in utilizing various marketing platforms, including Shopify, Zadonk, and Playtime online, to promote new collections to consumers. She is also actively involved in mental health advocacy, demonstrating her commitment to social issues alongside her professional career.