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Anya Baker

San Diego,CA

Summary

Multi-faceted professional with more then 15 years of proven success in result-driven business sales environment with advanced abilities in team building, networking, workflow improvements, innovative and analytical with excellent project management skills, big picture thinker, charismatic leader, was awarded Rookie of the 2019 year looking for a position where would continue professional growth and where could effectively relay all the experience as an Event Sales Specialist.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Tom Ford Beauty Business Manager

Neiman Marcus
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 03.2021

Implemented new outsourcing opportunities to drive business redirection bringing more efficient, lucrative business improvement at %100.

  • Executed successful VIP business flow and events with team of 3-20, supported by catering services, photographer, hair stylist
  • Provided Make Up Artistry support during local Fashion Show Events, Various guests visits, Presentations, TV, News
  • Created strong networking system, constantly educated colleagues about Tom Ford brand
  • Was elected as Rookie of 2019 year, Beauty Ambassador of 2020 for Neiman Marcus
  • Monitored, created social media news and online sources for industry trends
  • Developed team communications and information during all store meetings
  • Constantly implemented networking with the VIP clientele driving new business opportunities
  • Worked with various customers to understand their needs and concerns to provide best possible service, networking
  • Flexible, same day transported purchased products to a customer

Business Manager Dior / YSL Brands

Nordstrom Fashion Valley
San Diego, California, United States
11.2010 - 04.2017

Developed new strategic, business direction resulting in significant increases in yearly revenue for a million dollar account.

  • Led a team up to 28 to grow and produced successful events on a monthly basis with consistent Top Producer status in high intensity environment
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions
  • Created successful business planning, reports, schedules, and presentations
  • Constantly advanced team selling, product knowledge, customer service, artistry skills, training between multiple networking departments
  • Developed more efficient structure, product delivery and communication between brand-retailer-client resulting in a %100 increase

Personal Stylist And Fashion Consultant

Saks Fifth Avenue
Palm Desert, California
09.2006 - 05.2008

Developed successful business in achieving High-End client's needs.

  • Produced partial or complete wardrobe collections to support individual client objectives, spanning, modification to image, altered body style, updated professional appearance or special events
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new fashions by attending industry events and trade shows, monitoring consumer market trends, and regularly reading Fashion magazines
  • Resolved customer complaints or problems to decrease escalation issues to corporate
  • Consistently improved business by %20 every year

Casting Agent

Lenfilm studio
Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
04.2004 - 06.2006

Developed a vision and implemented in life completely new organizational system.

  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with business working contacts ensuring strong partnership and effective results in casting process
  • Saved financial funding by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
  • Made up to 100 calls daily to collaborate with all parties to ensure best result and productive communication

ESL Instructor

International Language School
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
08.2003 - 05.2005

Had a %100 students' ESL program completion rate, lead classrooms of 30 students, was recognized as a teacher of 2005 year, created innovative program of language emersion with absolute success rate.

  • Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Art Institute
San Diego, California
2010

Master of Arts - TEFL and Intercultural Communication in Education

A.I. Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University
2006

Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy and Psychology

A.I.Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University
2004

Skills

  • Excellent in creating, maintaining clients' relationships
  • Diplomatic, efficient problem solving
  • Event Planning, Management
  • Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Photoshop
  • Marketing, Sales
  • Hiring appropriate staff
  • Insuring optimal cost effectiveness and profit
  • New business acquisition

Timeline

Tom Ford Beauty Business Manager

Neiman Marcus
01.2018 - 03.2021

Business Manager Dior / YSL Brands

Nordstrom Fashion Valley
11.2010 - 04.2017

Personal Stylist And Fashion Consultant

Saks Fifth Avenue
09.2006 - 05.2008

Casting Agent

Lenfilm studio
04.2004 - 06.2006

ESL Instructor

International Language School
08.2003 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Art Institute

Master of Arts - TEFL and Intercultural Communication in Education

A.I. Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University

Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy and Psychology

A.I.Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University
Anya Baker