Can Sark
New York
Summary
From the ripe old age of 3, I have worked tirelessly and continuously both in the corporate and creative field. With a B.A. in Film & Screen Studies and almost two decades worth of work under my belt, I have found myself in positions in which I excel in and at customer service, public speaking, sales management, and being exceptionally detail-orientated. Confident. driven, and witty, but above all a people's person.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fragrance Ambassador, Sales Associate
Elizabeth Arden, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture
New York, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Cultivated brand loyalty through engaging customer interactions and product education.
- Provided strategic insights on market trends, influencing merchandising decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches and displays.
- Executed promotional events, enhancing brand visibility and consumer awareness.
- Analyzed consumer feedback to refine marketing strategies and improve customer satisfaction.
- Developed relationships with key retail partners, optimizing sales opportunities.
Team Coordinator
Gucci
New York, NY
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Supplying operational support to the business.
- Supplying moral support to co-workers in the business.
- On occasion, assisted and recommended fellow customers to paraphernalia they are and/or could be interested in.
- Overseeing stockroom and accurate inventory – such as shoes, luxury bags, SLGs, etc.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed issues that arose in reports and/or in between team members.
- Analyzed stock data and identified areas of improvement – recommending changes as it’s needed.
- Nonstop support to the front and back of house teams with countless acts of aid.
Model, Photographer and Videographer
Freelance
New York, New Jersey & İstanbul
01.2012 - Current
- Partook in several shoots both in and out of the nation marketed start-up brand and various other independent projects.
- Sold lucrative offers to fellow aspiring actors, models, directors including headshots, portfolio pictures, and other various media.
- Edited independent films and commercials for up-and-coming filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
- Composed shots, stills and sequences in both photography and A/V.
Sales Associate, Client Advisor, Front Of House (Bilingual)
IstinyePark and other various Luxury Retail Stores
İstanbul, Türkiye
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Greeted customers and demonstrated exceptional customer service skills.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of luxury products – such as Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Bulova, Seiko, Tiffany & Co.
- Specialized and excelled at selling high-end goods with high exclusivity, prices, and quality.
- Processed a copious amount of purchases, transfers, and returns.
- Managed client relationships and assimilated a great deal of regulars.
- Utilized bilingually to garner the attention and purchases of all sorts of consumers.
- "other various Luxury Retail Stores" being their large stores, located in their TSQ equivalent in Taksim Square.
Table Busser, Waiter, Cashier (Bilingual)
Çayeli Kurufasulye and multiple Turkish Restaurants
İstanbul, Türkiye
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks to promote store efficiency.
- Cleaned tables, cooking surfaces, food preparation areas, and utensils.
- Followed all company safety standards – including food quality and sanitization procedures.
- Assisted, and if needed – translated for any tourists, offering them a satisfying experience.
Cashier
Auntie Anne's
Jersey City, NJ
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked in the main store and kiosk – selling pretzels, drinks, sauces, etc.
- Achieved and maintained the highest sales average on the team.
- Maintained company policies, protocols, and practiced FDA food safety guidelines.
- Greeted customers and provided a welcoming environment with impeccable customer service.
- Answered customer inquiries and shared knowledge on current promotions.
- Offered samples and introduced new items to new potential clientele.
- Managed hundreds of cashier transactions and resolved issues daily in a timely manner.
Store Clerk, Station Attendant, Maintenance
Getty Gas Station & BP
Belleville, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2012
- At a very young age, produced daily sales recap station reports.
- Scanned and filed forms, receipts, and any corresponding paperwork.
- Logged and maintained accurate records.
- Stocked merchandise cooler and shelves.
- Assisted with data for store orders.
- Performed daily maintenance of gas pumps – such as checking oil levels and tire pressure.
- Operated a cash register and handled customer transactions with accuracy.
- Utilized problem-solving skills and charm to resolve customer complaints.
Education
B.A. - Film & Screen Studies
Pace University
New York, NY05.2024
Skills
- Brand Awareness
- Customer Engagement
- Product Knowledge
- Team Management
- Windows
- Mac OS
- Google Docs, Slides, Excel
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
- Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro
- Avid Media Composer
- DaVinci Resolve Studio
- FL Studio
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Fragrance Ambassador, Sales Associate
Elizabeth Arden, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture
03.2025 - Current
Team Coordinator
Gucci
08.2024 - 10.2024
Cashier
Auntie Anne's
09.2019 - 02.2020
Sales Associate, Client Advisor, Front Of House (Bilingual)
IstinyePark and other various Luxury Retail Stores
01.2019 - 01.2021
Table Busser, Waiter, Cashier (Bilingual)
Çayeli Kurufasulye and multiple Turkish Restaurants
01.2015 - 01.2022
Model, Photographer and Videographer
Freelance
01.2012 - Current
Store Clerk, Station Attendant, Maintenance
Getty Gas Station & BP
01.2006 - 01.2012
B.A. - Film & Screen Studies
Pace University