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D'Amber Irvin

Alpharetta,GA

Summary

Resourceful Catering Sales Manager with strong catering services background and creative mindset. Managed catering operations for large full food service facility and increased revenues over previous year. High-level organizational and collaborative skills leading to exceptional results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Sales Manager

Elite Level Cuisine
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - Current
  • Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
  • Performed service and menu upgrades and upselling activities to meet predetermined revenue objectives.
  • Communicated with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics.
  • Exceeded both quarterly and annual sales goals.
  • Collaborated with clients to confirm event details such as setup logistics, decorations and food and beverage selections to fulfill client requests.

Retail Sales Manager

Von Maur
Buford, GA
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Assisted in driving sales through targeted product presentation and merchandising.
  • Liaised with management to establish quality standards and develop budget.
  • Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
  • Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.

Personal Stylist

Nordstrom
Pleasanton , CA
11.2014 - 01.2016

Entered Personal Stylist training program early November-

Finished #1 in the company
•Sold $160,000 in volume in less than two months and 40% cross selling percentage
•Sales per hour average: $400 and exceeding sales goals by 124%
•Since January 2016, sold $420,000 and opened fourteen Nordstrom reward credit cards
•Consulted with clients one-on-one to ascertain fashion preferences and make professional recommendations which improved overall satisfaction with new image.
•Managed entire shopping experience for client, putting together outfits and providing personalized style tips.
•Developed long-lasting relationships with clients through one-on-one store interactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
04.2012

Skills

  • Business development and planning
  • Promotions and specials
  • Team Building
  • Training and mentoring
  • Luxury apparel
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Catering Sales Manager

Elite Level Cuisine
01.2017 - Current

Retail Sales Manager

Von Maur
06.2016 - 02.2017

Personal Stylist

Nordstrom
11.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of West Georgia
D'Amber Irvin