Bess Welch
About Bess Welch
Bess Welch serves as the Director of Ecommerce at 6AM City, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in ecommerce management and marketing, she focuses on empowering small businesses and enhancing local economies through online platforms.
Work at 6AM City
Bess Welch has served as the Director of Ecommerce at 6AM City since 2021. In this role, she oversees the Six & Main ecommerce platform, which focuses on empowering small businesses by connecting them with local and national audiences. Welch plays a significant role in establishing an online shopping platform that supports local economies by promoting the stories of local brands and artists. Her contributions align with the company's mission to create the largest network of local brands through ecommerce initiatives.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her position at 6AM City, Bess Welch held various roles in the ecommerce sector. She worked at OOBE Apparel Design Group as a Creative Ecommerce Manager for nine months in 2021. Before that, she spent four years at Southern Tide, where she held multiple positions including Senior Ecommerce Manager and Ecommerce Merchandise Planner. Her career also includes experience at Laura Ashley, where she worked as a Contract Marketing Specialist and in various marketing and ecommerce roles from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Bess Welch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Winthrop University, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. She also studied Fashion Business at The New School, earning a certificate from 2017 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in marketing and ecommerce strategies, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Bess Welch began her career with an internship at the City of Rock Hill, SC, in the Parks, Recreation & Tourism department in 2012. She then transitioned to the fashion industry, working at Laura Ashley in various marketing roles. Her experience in ecommerce has been primarily centered in the Greenville, South Carolina area, where she has developed a strong understanding of the local market dynamics.