
Katyayni Bhatia
@katyaynibhatia
Small business founder at Thrifty Chic's Closet who grew the business from zero investment to 120,000+ orders.
What I'm looking for
I built and operate Thrifty Chic's Closet, growing it from zero investment to 120,000+ orders while managing partnerships, budgeting, and operations. I coordinate directly with vendors, partners, and community stakeholders across India, Canada, and university communities.
At Charity Fashion Show, I served as the primary liaison with sponsors and secured Arcadia Earth Toronto as a venue partner. I also coordinated event logistics and stakeholder communications, and at Levitate I serve as the primary contact for client relationships and prepare client-facing materials and status updates.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Brand Ambassador
XMC Experiential Marketing
Aug 2026 - Present (2 months)
Lead on-ground marketing teams for client activations, coordinating execution and representing client brands directly to the public at live events. Secure brand partnerships and support the launch of campaigns and products for clients including SiriusXM, Ryde, and Simple Patch.
Co-Founder
Levitate
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Serve as the primary point of contact for client relationships, managing communications, scheduling, and stakeholder expectations end to end. Prepare client-facing materials and status updates, maintaining organized documentation and tracking across active engagements.
Founder & Operator
Thrifty Chic's Closet
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Built and operate a small business from zero investment to 120,000+ orders, managing every function personally, including partnerships, budgeting, and operations. Coordinate directly with vendors, partners, and community stakeholders across markets in India, Canada, and university communities.
Marketing Director & Club Executive
Charity Fashion Show (CFS)
Sep 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 3 months)
Serve as primary liaison between the event and sponsor organizations, securing Arcadia Earth Toronto as a venue partner through direct outreach and relationship management. Plan and coordinate event logistics, meetings, and scheduling across a cross-functional team, vendors, and sponsors.
Activity Coordinator & Resident Advisor
Sol Camps Toronto
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)
Coordinated daily programming, schedules, and stakeholder communication for 1,200+ international students, managing multiple priorities under time pressure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Arts & Media Management
2023 -
Activities and societies: International Scholar Award
Pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Media Management with a minor in Political Science, expected to graduate in August 2026.
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