Ariel Caminero
Palmetto Bay ,FL
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Unit Showroom Manager
Fuse Specialty Appliances
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the showroom, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for customers.
- Collaborated with company leadership on strategic planning initiatives to optimize profitability and long-term success of the showroom.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and resolving issues effectively.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
- Set goals for showroom employees and provided support and motivation to help each achieve true potential.
General Manager
Balenciaga
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
Area Sales Manager
James Perse
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed records and documentation as required.
General Manager
Fendi Americas
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
General Manager
PRADA
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed talent acquisition and oversight for over four external placements.
- Only Prada concession in South East region to overachieve Quarter three budget.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.
- Directed cycle counts every day and full audits every month.
- Monitored and organized logistics documents, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Promoted new product releases and limited edition items to drive sales.
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
Store Manager
Global Brands Group (Joe's Jean's)
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.
- Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Completed a series of training sessions to advance from Assistant Manager to Store Manager.
- Design and implemented customer satisfaction metrics.
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
- Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
General Manager
CURRENT/ELLIOTT
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various parties in support of three store openings.
- Conducted store inventories once per quarter.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
- Supplied daily support to the buyer and assistant buyer.
General Manager
Barneys New York, Santa Monica Place
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Reported to the Senior Vice President regarding all store issues.
- Opened a new store location and assisted in recruiting and training new staff.
- Managed staff of 14 sales associates, 2 team leaders and one assistant manager.
- Completed profit and loss performance reports.
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
- Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
- Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
- Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
Men's Department Manager
Barneys New York, San Francisco
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Ensured that all Men's Department employees presented a positive, exemplary image to customers.
- Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics
- Determined performance goals for departmental employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Managed payroll for twenty staff members.
- Exceeded annual sales target by 10%.
- Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations.
- Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints.
Retail Sales Supervisor
Barneys New York
03.2003 - 05.2007
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
- Consistently hit and exceeded sales goals by 20%.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
- Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability
- Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
- Tracked and recapped key item performance.
Associate Buyer
Barneys New York
02.2002 - 03.2003
- Maintained timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to evaluate sales data, driving better-informed buying decisions that maximized profits.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new products and make informed buying decisions.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events to stay current on market trends and build valuable connections with suppliers.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FLBachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Miami International University of Art And Design
Miami, FLSkills
- Store operations
- Personnel training and development
- Multi POS software
- Client Relationships
- Compliance procedures
- Team Development
- Showroom displays
- Problem Resolution
- Business Development
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Event Planning
- Fluent in English, Spanish & Portuguese
Timeline
Multi-Unit Showroom Manager
Fuse Specialty Appliances
11.2023 - Current
General Manager
Balenciaga
03.2023 - 11.2023
Area Sales Manager
James Perse
02.2022 - 01.2023
General Manager
Fendi Americas
03.2021 - 01.2022
General Manager
PRADA
01.2019 - 02.2021
Store Manager
Global Brands Group (Joe's Jean's)
11.2017 - 11.2018
General Manager
CURRENT/ELLIOTT
09.2015 - 06.2017
General Manager
Barneys New York, Santa Monica Place
07.2010 - 07.2015
Men's Department Manager
Barneys New York, San Francisco
06.2007 - 06.2010
Retail Sales Supervisor
Barneys New York
03.2003 - 05.2007
Associate Buyer
Barneys New York
02.2002 - 03.2003
BBA - Business Administration
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Miami International University of Art And Design
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