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Eric Brodziak

West Babylon,NY

Summary

High-achieving individual. Successful at driving personal growth. Results-oriented, reliable, and driven. Skilled at building productive working relationships with both clients and fellow team members, alike. Organized, motivated, and eager to apply time management and organizational skills to varying environments. Customer-driven Flight Attendant with dynamic safety and service skills. Highly effective in diffusing volatile passenger situations. Known for best-in-class customer service and top-notch friendliness. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Flight Attendant

Endeavor Airlines
01.2023 - Current
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
  • Performed pre-flight safety checks to verify oxygen masks, life jackets and other emergency equipment in good working order.
  • Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.

Real Estate Salesperson

Independent Contractor
05.2021 - Current
  • Generated lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources
  • Cultivated relationships with bankers, appraisers and lenders establishing long-term relationships
  • Consulted with escrow companies and lenders to validate completion of terms and conditions of purchase agreement by closing date
  • Maximized customer savings by negotiating buyer and seller contracts
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing
  • Ranked #1 Team within Keller Williams across New York City and Long Island offices.

Stylist

Intermix
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Generated between $2-3M in annual sales
  • Produced over $500K in sales throughout COVID-19 shutdown (March 2020 - June 2020) through outreach, virtual appointments, online platforms, and consignments
  • Ranked #1 companywide in total sales (fiscal 2018, 2020); #2 in 2019
  • Achieved corporate recognition and was awarded "Best Newcomer" in 2018.

Account Executive

Mackage
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • Maintained updated knowledge of changing industry, standards and trends related to accounts
  • Utilized CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information
  • Used consultative sales strategies to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity
  • Collaborated with key decision makers to identify opportunities and develop ideas to deliver sales results
  • Managed all specialty and e-commerce for North America generating ~$5 million annually
  • Increased sales by 20% YoY by acquiring new accounts using "Best of Market" approach
  • Organized NY and LA Markets - including by-account projections, sample shipments, JOOR line sheet preparation, showroom setup, appointments, and market follow-up.

Women's Department Manager

Tods
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Supervised, aided in, and supported the success and productivity of a $7M department that included a domestically exclusive ready-to-wear collection (sold exclusively in the Madison Avenue boutique)
  • Responsible for all department trainings with an emphasis in product knowledge by familiarizing and updating sales team on materials, construction, inspiration, and proper verbiage for each collection; this resulted in an elevated level of service; increasing associates' sales revenues and client retention
  • Implemented First Solve, Then Sell, an effective training tool designed to increase a sales team's selling skills year after year, based upon a series of proven techniques and skills
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance, priorities and provide feedback
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions
  • Successfully increased total department sales revenues YoY (quarterly & annually).

Assistant Store/Sales Training Manager

Alice + Olivia
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • Trained and developed sales teams within both the Soho and Bryant Park locations; associate development included product training, styling seminars, and skills in creating an elevated selling ceremony
  • Assisted associates in generating a more efficient clienteling system; this acted as a tool for the sales team to create a more intimate and personal experience for their clients
  • Responsible for all operational duties including RTVs, shipment and product damages, quartering inventories, and reporting discrepancies
  • All inventories resulted in shrinkage below 1%
  • Controlled store expenses and budgets, including employee payroll while monitoring cash control procedures were properly followed.

Sales Supervisor

Michael Kors
08.2011 - 12.2015
  • Opened the company's first global flagship store, generating over $35M in revenue annually
  • Ranked #1 in global sales for the Michael Kors' retail division; selling more than $10M in earnings for the brand
  • Developed a significant reputation by exceeding selling goals, maintaining a positive attitude, forming supportive relationships with the team and willingness to lead by example
  • Personally responsible for training and developing multiple top-ranking sales professionals within the US, each with sales exceeding $750K; this was achieved by actively supporting the sales team with in-the-moment coaching, helping employees maximize their sales, while teaching associates how to continue their client's experience after leaving the store.

Educator

Long Beach Reach
Long Beach, NY
09.2008 - 05.2011

• Taught general studies curriculum to students within the Harriet Eisman Community School – a progressive co-educational alternative high school in which students could obtain their NYS diplomas.
• Taught math and science for the “Sharing and Caring” – a program exclusively geared towards pregnant and parenting adolescents.
• Ensured safety and security of all students and children.
• Connected students to counseling services and social service programs.
• Organized NYS approved course outlines, lesson plans, and curriculum.
• Prepared students for NYS RCT and Regent exams – students succeeded with a one hundred percent passing rate.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

New York University
03.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Adelphi University
05.2010

Timeline

Flight Attendant

Endeavor Airlines
01.2023 - Current

Real Estate Salesperson

Independent Contractor
05.2021 - Current

Account Executive

Mackage
11.2018 - 02.2020

Stylist

Intermix
03.2018 - 05.2021

Women's Department Manager

Tods
09.2016 - 03.2018

Assistant Store/Sales Training Manager

Alice + Olivia
12.2015 - 08.2016

Sales Supervisor

Michael Kors
08.2011 - 12.2015

Educator

Long Beach Reach
09.2008 - 05.2011

Master of Arts - Social Work

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Adelphi University
Eric Brodziak