Overview
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Cosmos Ashkar

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Restoration Hardware Outlet
03.2024 - Current
  • Excelled in all aspects of my job duties averaging $21K in sales on daily basis.
  • Guaranteed 100% clients satisfaction building a rapport for a long lasting relationship.
  • Invented a new method for rapping over sized rugs by a single individual.
  • Saved my team time and effort by accomplishing the process of selling single handedly from selling to wrapping and loading the items from the front door.
  • Organized the showroom making sure all products being presentable to company standards.

Sales Associate

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Earned status "Elite of Elites" ranked number 1 sales associate in president club all over states achieving $3.27 millions in sales in one year.
  • Upsold merchandise, warranties and adds on jewelry to most majority of clients, having motto no client leave empty handed.
  • Mastered my craft and verbiage, developing exquisite selling technique becoming surgical in clienteling.
  • Averaged $8811per transaction on daily basis.
  • Upscale store ranking from number 5 in company to number 2 states wide.
  • Dominated competition internally and externally in very highly manner, showing class act for generation to come.

Fashion Consultant & Personal Stylist

Rodd & Gunn
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Excelled in accomplishing high volume sales AVG $1165 per transaction on daily bases.
  • Transformed brand style of selling into whole sale AVG $23K in individual sales weekly and $33K for store.
  • Ranked number 1 Rodd&Gunn stylist for USA and Canada region earning nickname "GOAT" king of Gunner sales.
  • Analyzed trends developing innovative concepts through online research, magazines, competitive shopping and runway styles.
  • Met with clients to determine style requirements for occasion and budget.
  • Selected clothes that flattered individual body types and capitalized on current trends.
  • Maximized brand sales 72% by leveraging opportunities for upselling additional clothing items, shoes, leather bags and accessories.
  • Stayed on top of current fashion trends and revamped stock according to updates.

Furniture Sales Manager

Darvin Furniture
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
  • Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers.
  • Exceeded sales goals by 32% and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and constant follow up.
  • Increased company sales 53% in my first year by applying new methods in selling techniques and unique way of clienteling.

Furniture Sales Associate

Darvin Furniture
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Upsold warranties and purchase add-ons to customers to drive sales revenues and achieve sales goals.
  • Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction and effectively building rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Reached "Elite" status for selling more than $2.7 million in fine jewelry annually.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Mentored 7 new associates and coached on marketing techniques and engagement strategies, resulting in more than $902000 in sales over course of 3 months

Gallery Manager

Elephant Room Gallery
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Corresponded with gallery clients to inform of available artwork that complied with preset style and price parameters.
  • Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
  • Managed marketing team in creative posting of website and social media content to promote gallery to current and potential clients.
  • Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors.
  • Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.

Education

Master of Arts - Colors And Materials

University of Chicago
2018

Bachelor of Interior Architecture - Interior Design

International University of Science And Technology
2013

Timeline

Sales Associate

Restoration Hardware Outlet
03.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2023 - 02.2024

Fashion Consultant & Personal Stylist

Rodd & Gunn
06.2021 - 12.2023

Furniture Sales Manager

Darvin Furniture
02.2018 - 05.2021

Furniture Sales Associate

Darvin Furniture
01.2016 - 02.2018

Gallery Manager

Elephant Room Gallery
08.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Interior Architecture - Interior Design

International University of Science And Technology

Master of Arts - Colors And Materials

University of Chicago
Cosmos Ashkar