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SalesAssociate

Elizabeth Ottenheimer

New Kent,VA

Summary

Highly motivated in sales with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Clay People
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Art Teacher

After School All-Stars
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.

Craft Cocktail Bartender

Boulettes Larder
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Received and entered customer orders including proper coursing and service
  • worked as a hostess including organizing seating arrangements and taking reservations

Sales Associate

A Shine & Co.
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated customers on product and service packages tailoring advice to optimize customer satisfaction and revenue garnering average tips of 25% and regularly tripling sales by upselling customers to more expensive options.

Antiques Sales

Luxe Appraisers
04.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assisted owner in staging homes for estate sales.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Managed jewelry sales including costume and fine jewelry at monthly warehouse sale.

Fine Art Consultant

Clars Auction Gallery
10.2010 - 11.2011
  • Assisted clients in consignment of works of fine art for auction, including setting auction estimates.
  • Received, inventoried, catalogued, curated works of fine art for optimal showcasing and auction results
  • Researched to authenticate works of fine art for auction by contacting artist foundations and checking catalogue raisonnes.
  • Marketed works of fine art to galleries ahead of monthly auctions.
  • Performed winning phone bids on behalf of clients.

Fine Art Consultant

Catharine Hiersoux Gallery
Mar - Apr
  • Personal and studio assistant for ceramic artist, supporting optimal studio operation and assisting in related tasks.
  • Represented artist estate artist's late husband, Arne Hiersoux in sale of 10 of his mid-century paintings totaling $40,000,
  • Protected artist estate from predatory contracts and deals based on prior secondary art market sales experience and knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Product Guidance

Timeline

Sales Associate

Clay People
11.2019 - 05.2020

Art Teacher

After School All-Stars
11.2018 - 05.2019

Craft Cocktail Bartender

Boulettes Larder
03.2018 - 07.2018

Sales Associate

A Shine & Co.
10.2015 - 10.2017

Antiques Sales

Luxe Appraisers
04.2013 - 02.2014

Fine Art Consultant

Clars Auction Gallery
10.2010 - 11.2011

Fine Art Consultant

Catharine Hiersoux Gallery
Mar - Apr

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

University of California - Davis

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