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Darian Hawkins

San Diego ,CA

Summary

Solutions-focused, versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a two and a half-year career in the Navy. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results. Military professional with experience in team management, administrative accountability and supply management. Effectively managed more than $1 million in equipment. Tower Supervisor with more than 2 years in the Navy. Successfully led training programs for thousands of soldiers. Reliable, diligent and flexible professional with superb communication capabilities. Warehouse Worker accomplished in organizing shipments and loading trucks for fast and efficient customer delivery. Sales Lead with extensive knowledge of the fashion and cosmetic industries. Energetic and outgoing with an innate drive to make sales quota.Retail sales professional who excels in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Client-focused with broad knowledge of athletic and casual clothing. Energetic Sales Lead with a strong background in retail sales, fashion merchandising and customer service support.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Neiman Marcus
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - Current

Help clients with putting together a complete outfit. Contact clients informing them of promotions and sale events. Set up one on one appointments with clients for tailoring and alterations. Subject matter expert on all clothing, shoe, and accessories offered in the store. Building relationships with clients to garner repeat business. Sold over $600,000 in merchandise in 2018. Proficient in Made to Measure fittings in suiting for clients.

  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Processed orders through system and coordinated product deliveries.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Drove sales of shoes and Men’s Sportswear products by applying proactive nature, knowledge of customer preferences and active listening skills.
  • Took over as the TOM FORD DSA
  • Sold over a million dollars last year
  • Worked during major remodel of Men’s department

Gift Wrapper

Louis Vuitton San Diego Fashion Valley
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - 01.2018

Assisting sales associates with gift wrapping merchandise. Assisting customers with merchandise and building connections. Making sure all customers have been greeted and have been assisted. 

Warehouse employee

Heart Liquidators
Tucker , GA
11.2016 - 06.2017
Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs. Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping. Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping. Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy. Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles. Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines. Banded, wrapped, packaged and cleaned equipment. Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.

ABF (Aviation Boatswain Mate Fuel), Tower Supervisor

United States Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
12.2013 - 10.2016
Oversaw the expenditure of $50,000 in operational funds for Supplies. Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments. Worked closely with tenant commands, the naval station and ship security officers. Coordinated port visits and fleet operations domestically and abroad. Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature. Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on Primary Flight Operations.

Sales Lead

FootLocker
Lithonia, GA
06.2012 - 12.2013
Greeted store customers promptly and responded to questions with knowledgeable service. Completed documentation for product and service sales. Generated high volume of referrals. Kept showroom professional and neat at all times. Delivered products to customers in timely manner. Established new customer relationships.

Server

Olive Garden Restaurant
Lithonia, GA
05.2011 - 11.2012
Accepted payment from customers and made change as necessary. Apportioned and served food to facility residents, employees, or patrons. Assisted co-workers. Assisted diners with seating as needed Attempted to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking Checked patrons' identification to ensure that they met minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages Cleaned and maintained the beverage area, display cases, equipment, and order transaction area Cleaned bars, work areas, and tables Cleaned up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, and removed empty bottles and trash

Sales associate

Trends Menswear
Decatur, GA
08.2006 - 07.2011

Described use and operation of merchandise to customers. Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases. Exceeded targeted sales goals by 40%. Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations. Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency. Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers. Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Stephenson High School
2008

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Fort Valley State University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College

Skills

  • Skilled computer operator
  • Detail oriented 
  • Quick and eager learner
  • Great organizational skills
  • Excellent networking skills
  • In-depth fashion knowledge
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Positive outlook
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Dependable team player
  • Hard worker
  • Goal oriented
  • Clearly communicates ideas/suggestions
  • Efficiently manages and lead
  • Excellent time management
  • Relationship selling
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Sales Associate

Neiman Marcus
01.2018 - Current

Gift Wrapper

Louis Vuitton San Diego Fashion Valley
11.2017 - 01.2018

Warehouse employee

Heart Liquidators
11.2016 - 06.2017

ABF (Aviation Boatswain Mate Fuel), Tower Supervisor

United States Navy
12.2013 - 10.2016

Sales Lead

FootLocker
06.2012 - 12.2013

Server

Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2011 - 11.2012

Sales associate

Trends Menswear
08.2006 - 07.2011

High School Diploma - undefined

Stephenson High School

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Fort Valley State University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College
Darian Hawkins