Anita Adam
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with management experience has proven track record excelling in customer-oriented service with persuasive selling techniques. Recognized for driving significant sales growth and creating engaging visual displays. A resourceful team leader dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships and mentoring staff in luxury jewelry sales. In search of a position requiring specialized knowledge and skills allowing me to be of service to others.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Advisor/ Fine Jewelry
Saks Fifth Avenue
Richmond, VA
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided personalized shopping experiences.
- Consistent high personal and department sales increases through the fostering of client and brand relationships and brand relationships.
- Effectively creating visual displays to engage client interest and to stimulate sales in a high fashion environment.
- Responsible for implementing fine jewelry trunk shows and special events.
- Mentored others in the fine art of selling luxury jewelry.
- Daily participation in inventory, key, and cash control.
Store Manager/ Fashion Consultant
Fink's Jewelers
Richmond, VA
04.2007 - 03.2020
- Generated 20% of luxury store sales as a trusted and creative personal shopper by delivering superior customer service, establishing long-term client relationships.
- Sketched and custom designed new and imaginative pieces to meet client needs.
- Hired, trained and encouraged staff, promoting culture of efficiency and performance by leading monthly store meetings.
- Promoted brand awareness with successful designer special events through marketing and customer contact.
- Prepared interesting visual displays to stimulate sales growth.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained a positive and friendly environment.
Assistant Store Manager/ Store Manager
Schwarzchild Jewelers
Richmond, VA
08.1999 - 04.2007
- Coached staff of 32 in a high performing $8,000,000 a year luxury jewelry store.
- Oversaw the management of payroll and layaway departments.
- High personal client following.
- Received the Henry T. Williams customer service award for excellence.
Store Manager
Kay Jewelers
Richmond, VA
02.1993 - 08.1999
- Trained associates in selling techniques, product knowledge, and store operations.
- Increased annual volume by 20%.
- Was one of 32 associates out 1200 stores named to the President's Club for achieving high personal sales.
- Presented the "Spirit Award" for overall contribution to the success of the store and district.
- Coordinated various special events, including "Million Dollar Diamond Events" and trunk shows.
Store Manager
D. P. Paul Jewelers
Colonial Heights, VA
07.1987 - 02.1993
- Increased annual annual sales volume by 35% by analyzing demographics to cater to a more affluent market.
- Organized and planned restyling events, appraisal clinics, and diamond events.
- Conducted successful inventories and reduced loss with effective monitoring of the flow of merchandise.
Ladies Department Manager
Berry Burk & Company Clothiers
Richmond, VA
06.1982 - 07.1987
- Responsible for daily operations and sales in a upscale men's and women's clothier.
- Tastefully merchdised and displayed product to entice customers to purchase.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VANo Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College
RichmondSkills
- Customer oriented
- Persuasive
- Fashion styling
- Team leader
- Resourceful
- Visual display
Timeline
Sales Advisor/ Fine Jewelry
Saks Fifth Avenue
06.2020 - Current
Store Manager/ Fashion Consultant
Fink's Jewelers
04.2007 - 03.2020
Assistant Store Manager/ Store Manager
Schwarzchild Jewelers
08.1999 - 04.2007
Store Manager
Kay Jewelers
02.1993 - 08.1999
Store Manager
D. P. Paul Jewelers
07.1987 - 02.1993
Ladies Department Manager
Berry Burk & Company Clothiers
06.1982 - 07.1987
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College