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Beth Murphy

Orlando

Summary

Driven Boutique Sales Associate with experience in high-end retail environments. Strong skills include client relationship management, fashion merchandising, and visual display creation. Instrumental in driving customer satisfaction and loyalty through personalized service and product knowledge. Proven ability to deliver sales growth by connecting with customers to determine needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Boutique Sales Associate

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando
06.2025 - Current

The Walt Disney Company

  • Created unforgettable, magical experiences for children and their families by styling children's hair and transforming them into beloved Disney characters.
  • Provided exceptional guest service, ensuring each family felt welcomed, valued, and immersed in the Disney magic.
  • Assisted guests in selecting and purchasing merchandise in the boutique, helping children find their dream dresses and accessories.
  • Utilized strong IT skills to manage booking systems, point-of-sale technology, and internal platforms efficiently.
  • Demonstrated excellent management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment, including handling financial transactions with accuracy and integrity.
  • Maintained the highest level of professionalism, upholding Disney's standards of show, safety, courtesy, and efficiency at all times.

Be Our Guest Culinary

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando
01.2025 - 06.2025

Key Responsibilities & Highlights:

  • Contributed to a high-volume, fine-dining culinary operation within the immersive Be Our Guest experience, consistently delivering dishes that met Disney’s exceptional standards for quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
  • Honed the art of plating with precision and creativity, understanding how visual appeal complements flavor to create a memorable dining experience—an essential skill when designing menus for weddings and special events.
  • Developed a strong understanding of color theory and flavor profiles, applying that knowledge to craft dishes that are both aesthetically pleasing and well-balanced.
  • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where timing, communication, and attention to detail were critical—skills directly transferable to time-sensitive wedding event execution.
  • Collaborated closely with back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service, demonstrating the importance of teamwork while also taking initiative when challenges arose.
  • Embraced Disney’s culture of excellence in hospitality, consistently creating magical moments for guests through personalized service and high culinary standards.

Relevant Skills for Wedding Food & Beverage Planning:

  • Culinary Creativity & Menu Design
  • Artistic Plating & Visual Presentation
  • Color & Flavor Pairing Expertise
  • High-Volume, High-Pressure Service Experience
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership Initiative
  • Deadline Management & Operational Efficiency
  • Hospitality-Centered Guest Experience
  • Deep Understanding of Disney Brand Standards

Bridal Consultant

David’s Bridal
Orlando
07.2022 - 01.2025

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Provided personalized bridal consultations, guiding clients through dress selection based on their vision, body type, and budget, ensuring a memorable and stress-free shopping experience.
  • Maintained deep product knowledge of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and alterations to effectively style complete bridal looks.
  • Built strong relationships with brides and bridal parties, resulting in high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Consistently achieved or exceeded sales goals through upselling, cross-selling, and delivering exceptional service.
  • Collaborated with team members and alterations specialists to ensure seamless service from dress selection to final fittings.
  • Managed appointment scheduling, fitting room preparation, and post-sale follow-ups to support an organized and customer-focused environment.
  • Contributed to store visual merchandising by ensuring displays were aligned with seasonal trends and brand standards.
  • Navigated emotional and high-pressure moments with empathy and professionalism, creating a supportive atmosphere for brides.

Key Skills:

  • Client-focused Sales
  • Personalized Styling & Wardrobe Consultation
  • Bridal Fashion Trends
  • Communication & Emotional Intelligence
  • Time Management & Organization
  • POS Systems & CRM Software
  • Team Collaboration
  • Product Knowledge & Merchandising

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

South East Technological University
Waterford, Ireland
09.2015 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Visual merchandising
  • Sales strategy
  • Bridal consultation
  • Client relationship management
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Effective selling techniques
  • Brand representation
  • Store maintenance
  • Upselling strategies
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Sales target achievement
  • Product knowledge expertise

Timeline

Boutique Sales Associate

Walt Disney World Resort
06.2025 - Current

Be Our Guest Culinary

Walt Disney World Resort
01.2025 - 06.2025

Bridal Consultant

David’s Bridal
07.2022 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

South East Technological University
09.2015 - 05.2020
Beth Murphy