Karen Young

CEO & Founder of OUI

Responsible for day-to-day operations including communicating with clients, monitoring, responding and appropriately distributing incoming communications, and preparing metrics for client and internal reports.

Founder of Hammocks & High Tea, home and lifestyle goods that are simply made well. Responsible for the design, art direction, and management of all the company's product lines, including textile development, sourcing, and production.

Assisted in startup development of eco friendly brand. Managed multiple national sales teams while developing product assortment & seasonal collections. Determined brand direction and market placement including price point, in store merchandising, and sourced new and innovative areas of sales and brand exposure.

Maintained & expanded retail accounts. Analyzed sales trends & customer needs relative to product development. Interacted with international team to maximize on-trend product development and sales expansion. Developed in store merchandising to enhance product and brand awareness.