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Camila Payares

NORTH MIAMI BEACH,FL

Summary

Highly experienced Sales Lead known for Stellar team-building and project oversight skills. Trailblazing Sales Delivery with quantifiable high-level track record. Highly Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Excellent Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Sales Advisor

Iris Galerie
10.2024 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong customer relationships.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns and providing personalized solutions.
  • Generated repeat business from satisfied clients through attentive follow-up and targeted promotional offers.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss sales goals, share successes, and address challenges, fostering a collaborative and motivated atmosphere among the staff.
  • Managed daily store operations effectively, ensuring smooth workflow processes while maintaining impeccable visual standards throughout the retail space.
  • Coordinated special events and product launches, creating excitement around new offerings and driving increased revenue.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted promotions that drove significant increases in store traffic.
  • Mentored junior sales advisors, sharing best practices and cultivating a supportive team environment.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.

Lead Clothing Stylist-Sales Lead

Beach Bunny Swimwear
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Skillfully Led entire client Client Shopping experience, putting together ensembles and providing styling tips that were personalized and informed by Psychology of Color, Landscapes, Nature, Fauna and flora, Trends, Movements In Fashion and Art, Criteria sought by Client, Major Historical Fashion Inspiration, Inspiration, Palette, Objective of The Client, Visual Arts Education, composition, trends, objectives and Desires of the client.
  • Used Visual Arts Education, Art History, Psychology and Humanities Education to enrich Client Experience, Delight, Support, and Inform through(for example The Psychology of Color, Movements in Fashion History, Objective etc) Client Collection Building Experience and In store one-on One Experience
  • Drove brand awareness by organizing display setups and assisting in merchandising.
  • Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity
  • Cross-sold jewelry, shoes, hats and other accessories that would complete outfit or boost new wardrobe.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through one-on-one interactions in store environment.
  • Performed Guerilla Marketing For Company
  • Helped be a Pillar of Support for Unparallel Team Of Top Selling Professionals and Incredible Leadership
  • Prepared for photo shoots by collecting props and steaming and iron cloth items.
  • #1 Spot in Top Sales Lead and Clothing Stylist consistently for 1 year and a half out of the 16 Luxury Swimwear stores Belonging to Beach Bunny Swimwear in our Company Including our Location In Dubai
  • Secured Exceeded Individual Sales Goals of anywhere from $18,600- $32,221 Monthly
  • Sold an Average of $108,000 For the Year 0f 2022 (Surpassing Expected Sales Goals being rewarded with multiple Store Awards and recognitions and meeting individual Goals where remuneration was 4% percent of her total Sales)
  • Received two salary increases in the year 2022 (without asking for a pay raise as a form of Recognition for Good Work)
  • Received Multiple awards And Recognitions for the Highest UPT's monthly
  • Received Multiple Recognitions for Most Client Email Captures Month After Month
  • 1 spot as Highest Selling Sales Professional in The Entire Company
  • Highest Number of Positive Reviews on our Google Business Page (39 Individual reviews)
  • Speak English, Spanish, and French Excellently (and is currently continuing Education in Italian)
  • Personable, Strong Values, Strong Work Ethic, Deep Formal Education, Confident, Warm, Kind, Charismatic,
  • Top Lead Stylist and Sales Professional for 22 Million Yearly Grossing Luxury Swimwear Brand Beach Bunny Swimwear Led by Ceo Angela Chittenden

Sales Associate

Calvin Klein
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Work alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Maintain organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
  • Implement up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Analyze and properly process product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
  • Organize racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintain records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Track stock using company inventory management software.
  • Prepare merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Deliver high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answer customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
  • Work with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Sales Representative

Anthropologie Inc.
01.2020 - Current
  • Offer each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
  • Balance and organize cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
  • Support efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
  • Pursue resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
  • Use consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Monitor sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Offer advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Approach each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
  • Greet customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Provide excellent customer service to cultivate loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Create inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Prioritize helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Help customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.

Photographer

Classic Photographers
01.2016 - 05.2020

Interviewed clients to determine their wedding photography and videography coverage requirements
• Provided options regarding background and prop choices and assisted clients in determining which ones to use according to their themes
• Calculated and presented clients with quotes on photography and videography coverage for their wedding events
• Communicated with photographic subjects in a bid to put them at ease for their photograph sessions
• Set up props and backgrounds to create a setting and ensure that they are properly used and packed after the shoot
• Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras in order to ensure appropriate subject lighting
• Captured special moments on cameras while circulating amongst wedding guests
• Asked and directed guests to pose for photographs or simply capture candid moments
• Used and maintained an extensive range of photographic equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software
• Processed captured pictures according to processing standards and digitally enhanced them for maximum affect
• Assisted clients in determining the best photographs and created digital album prints to keep as memories

Retail Sales Associate

Beach Life
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales
  • Met and exceeded upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers
  • Provided exceptional services to ensure pleasant shopping experiences and adhere to company protocol
  • Circulated assigned areas of sales floor to identify customer service opportunities and maintain condition of displays
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
  • Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations

Event Photography

Havana D'Primera Festival
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Conducted photo shoot and cleared up location after completion of photo shoot.
  • Captured photos of people, products, events, parties and special occasions, on the spot.
  • Edited, processed and enhanced all photographs taken, in an efficient manner.
  • Cut and sized photos to maintain proper fit into framing materials.
  • Developed,updated and maintained comprehensive archive of images.
  • Checked all photographs, prior to delivery, ensure quality and compliance.

Fashion Photography

Ohm Daya Fashion
12.2017 - 01.2018
  • Organized, arranged, and maintained reflective accessories
  • Searched for creative locations on tight deadlines and improvised methods and techniques
  • Conducted all photo shoots in calm and professional demeanor
  • Retouched images: crop, color-balance, client specifications on tight deadline
  • Determined desired photo composition, lightning, field depth, motion and various views
  • Manipulated and enhanced digital images to create desired effects using computers
  • Transfered photographers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission
  • Reviewed sets of photographs to select the best work

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

Miami University of Art And Design
Miami,FL
2020

French Language Certification - French

Centre De Linguistique Applique
Besancon France

French Language And Civilization - French

La Sorbonne

Skills

  • Sale expertise
  • Store operation management
  • Up-selling techniques
  • POS systems Cash Management
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Personable
  • Humanities and Visual Arts Education
  • Business Experience and Accumen
  • Fashion photography / HD photography
  • Client/customer Service
  • Longterm
  • Client-Relationship Building Expertise
  • Integrity
  • Hard work Ethic
  • Character
  • Grit
  • Creativity
  • Teamwork / Collaboration
  • Product Knowledge
  • Merchandising expertise
  • Organization
  • Natural leader
  • Goal achiever
  • Detail-oriented
  • Photojournalism
  • Social media management / Blog work
  • Communication Skills
  • Retail Industry Knowledge
  • Deal closing
  • Sales presentations
  • Sales training
  • Effective negotiation
  • Client acquisition
  • Upselling strategies
  • Brand promotion
  • Cross-selling techniques
  • Customer relationship building
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training
  • Closing techniques
  • Customer retention
  • Records management
  • Sales expertise

Affiliations

Tropicult.com

Certification

Advanced French Language Certification B2

Additional Information

Excellent in Spanish, English, French

Timeline

Lead Sales Advisor

Iris Galerie
10.2024 - Current

Lead Clothing Stylist-Sales Lead

Beach Bunny Swimwear
10.2021 - 05.2023

Sales Representative

Anthropologie Inc.
01.2020 - Current

Sales Associate

Calvin Klein
12.2019 - 12.2020

Retail Sales Associate

Beach Life
12.2018 - 03.2019

Event Photography

Havana D'Primera Festival
12.2017 - 07.2018

Fashion Photography

Ohm Daya Fashion
12.2017 - 01.2018

Photographer

Classic Photographers
01.2016 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

Miami University of Art And Design

French Language Certification - French

Centre De Linguistique Applique

French Language And Civilization - French

La Sorbonne
Camila Payares