Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Personal Information
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Chris Colon

West Palm Beach

Summary

Professional live auctioneer & photographer specializing in art, antiques, jewelry and many more exquisite pieces with roughly five years experience as office manager. Involved in all critical operations of day-to-day business including: cataloging of inventory, photography, payroll, payments to consignor's and much more. Looking to leverage my skills in data analytics, lead generation and direct marketing as part of a growth-oriented team with a strong service orientation. Seasoned Office Manager offering leadership experience in administrative positions. Well-versed in industry practices and procedures. Top-notch management abilities in financial, personnel and clerical areas. Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and strong work ethic. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager/Lead Cataloger & Photographer

Bruce Kodner Galleries/BKG Antique Mall Inc.
02.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for listing online auctions totaling over $250,000/Annually
  • Personally responsible for cataloging, inputting & photography for nearly all items in the auctions (between 200-300 lots, per auction)
  • Other responsibilities include: editing of the official webpage, payroll to staff, payment to any & all consigner's promptly & answering any inquiries or questions from the company email.

Secondary customer care specialist

McConnell Brothers. Carpet Cleaning
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Served as a secondary customer care technician where I was responsible for preparing all necessary tools, taking measurements for quotes and clean up upon completion of any and all work.

Education

General Curriculum, degree undecided -

Palm Beach State College, Eissey Campus
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
04.2018

Skills

  • Proficient Knowledge of Antiques, Artwork, Jewelry
  • Data Analysis (Understanding of market patterns)
  • Computer Skill (MS 365, emailing, presentation)
  • Teamwork (Able to work well with others)
  • Adaptability (Willing & able to learn and advance)
  • Creative Problem Solving Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Office Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Payroll Processing
  • Inventory Control

Accomplishments

  • Increased annual sales three years consecutively, 02/2021, Present, During my time with Bruce Kodner Galleries, I was able to ensure the gradual increase of end of year sales by ensuring the increase of lots (item's in auction) per sale from 150-200 prior to my time to now consistently having 250-300 lots per.
  • Quality Increase of Item Photography, 02/2021, Present, While I have been responsible for the item photography for all live auction listings at Bruce Kodner Galleries, customer's, reviews online & colleagues have noted a drastic increase in overall quality of images, resulting in better sales.

Personal Information

Title: Office Manager/Auctioneer

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Traveling
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Art

Timeline

Office Manager/Lead Cataloger & Photographer

Bruce Kodner Galleries/BKG Antique Mall Inc.
02.2019 - Current

Secondary customer care specialist

McConnell Brothers. Carpet Cleaning
03.2018 - 10.2018

General Curriculum, degree undecided -

Palm Beach State College, Eissey Campus
Chris Colon