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
New York, NY
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.
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
San Francisco, CA
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