Coral Avgi
Flushing,NY
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wholesale Operations Manager
Brilliant Art LTD
01.2023 - Current
- Manage and maintenance of inventory lab grown diamonds and jewelry
- Interacted with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients
- Designing and handling all jewelry orders.
- Assisting customers with all diamond and jewelry inquires
- Recruited, hired and trained new team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Artist
Macrame Home Decor
05.2020 - Current
- Founder and owner of home based art business overseeing all aspects of operations such as management, marketing, branding, and client relations.
- Proficient in creating and curating engaging content for social media platforms growing brand presence.
- Expertise in developing a cohesive brand identity.
- Knowledgeable in traditional and contemporary macrame techniques
- Used self made computerized patterns to create beaded portraits.
- Assisted customers with custom made design commission work
- Displayed art in real estate offices, open houses, art shows, and restaurants.
Assistant Teacher
Chabad Youth of Rego Park
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children's education.
Server
Doma Land and Sea
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Fashion Designer
Oz Boutique
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with alterations department to ensure timely and accurate tailoring for clients' dresses.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handled delicate fabrics carefully during fittings, preserving garment quality throughout each interaction.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Assisted brides in selecting the perfect wedding gown, resulting in memorable and positive shopping experiences.
- Created patterns for dresses as for the store
Fashion Design Intern
Badgley Mischka
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Gained industry experience through hands-on participation in fashion shows, photoshoots, and showroom preparations.
- Supported the development of seasonal collections through trend research and innovative concept presentations.
- Assisted designers at fashion photo shoots, tracking accessories and dressing models.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining organized and clean design studio spaces.
- Increased design team efficiency by assisting with pattern drafting and garment construction tasks.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Executed timely completion of design projects by prioritizing tasks according to project deadlines.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY12-2013
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Websites
Languages
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Chabad Youth of Rego Park
09.2023 - 05.2024
Wholesale Operations Manager
Brilliant Art LTD
01.2023 - Current
Server
Doma Land and Sea
08.2020 - 01.2023
Artist
Macrame Home Decor
05.2020 - Current
Fashion Designer
Oz Boutique
07.2019 - 06.2020
Fashion Design Intern
Badgley Mischka
01.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Kingsborough Community College