Clara Bella Di Bartolo
Seattle
Summary
Senior sales and operations director with 13+ years of experience driving revenue performance, operational excellence, and team leadership across luxury and consumer retail organizations. Proven ability to scale teams, optimize multi-unit operations, and partner with executive leadership on strategy, forecasting, and growth initiatives.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales
Kleinfeld Bridal
2022 - 2022
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate project success and team productivity.
- Responsible for 35MIL Annual Target with 30+ staff members.
USA Director and Head of Alterations
Berta Inc.
2021 - 2022
- Developed and implemented national strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple regions.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for sales staff, enhancing team performance and product knowledge.
- Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.
- Managed large-scale trade shows and events, showcasing company offerings to potential buyers in various industries.
Director of Bridal Sales
Pronovias
2020 - 2021
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and brand loyalty.
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to optimize product placement and sales.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Regional Manager
Grace Loves Lace
2019 - 2020
- Led regional sales strategy to enhance brand visibility and drive market growth.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve customer engagement and product knowledge.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and optimize inventory management.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion and competitive positioning.
- Responsible for 15MIL+ annual revenue target.
Senior Bridal Specialist
Vera Wang
2017 - 2019
- Established strong relationships with clients through attentive listening, clear communication, and tailored recommendations. Managed a 6MIL book.
- Was personally requested for and relocated to NYC by Vera Wang.
Bridal Manager
Sarah Seven
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed bridal appointments, ensuring personalized service and attention to client needs.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff on bridal trends and customer engagement strategies.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing accuracy of stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
District Manager
Equinox
2014 - 2016
- Directed multiple retail clubs to achieve operational excellence and exceed performance targets.
- Analyzed financial reports to optimize budget allocation and drive profitability.
- Developed strategic marketing initiatives to increase retail membership retention and engagement.
Store Director
Jeremy's Department Store
2013 - 2014
- Managed daily store operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance team performance.
- Fostered a positive shopping environment through effective staff leadership and customer engagement initiatives.
Education
Associate of Arts -
College of Marin
California Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Revenue growth
- Sales training and leadership
- Territory management
- Sales pipeline management
- Revenue forecasting
Timeline
Bridal Manager
Sarah Seven
01.2016 - 12.2017
Director of Sales
Kleinfeld Bridal
2022 - 2022
USA Director and Head of Alterations
Berta Inc.
2021 - 2022
Director of Bridal Sales
Pronovias
2020 - 2021
Regional Manager
Grace Loves Lace
2019 - 2020
Senior Bridal Specialist
Vera Wang
2017 - 2019
District Manager
Equinox
2014 - 2016
Store Director
Jeremy's Department Store
2013 - 2014
Associate of Arts -
College of Marin
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -
University of Phoenix