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Gerald Rafiel Render

Gerald Rafiel Render

Atlanta,US

Summary

Ambitious self-starting account executive having strong entrepreneur skills. At 10+ years' of account management expertise, executes a consistent 30% closing rate.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Interior Design Specialist / Project Management

CB2
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a modern interior design for a residential space that improved the home's aesthetics and functionality
  • Manage and service long term projects ensuring the top service as well as maximization of each closed sale that resulted in a long-term customer retention rate of 90%
  • Developed an effective sales presentation using 3D rendering tools such as Floorplanner to sell rooms to high end clients and other designers that increased conversion rates by 45%
  • Trained, mentored, and developed design consultants on effective sales techniques, resulting in an increase in sales closures by 25%

Showroom Manager / Private Account Management

Commonwealth Proper (CMMP)
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Excelled in a fast paced commission based sales environment where I operated independently by executing time management and long term relation building skills resulting in managing the account of the largest client in the companies history
  • Execcuted client development of new business while servicing and managing long-term existing client accounts using CRM systems such as Copper
  • Utilized sales techniques and strategies to develop new customer relationships and close sales by analyzing buying trends, resulting in a 50% increase in sales
  • Led a cross-functional team to develop and execute strategies for customer retention and loyalty, resulting in a 35% increase in customer retention

Creative Director / Sr Technical Designer

deTrois
Atlanta, GA
05.2020 - Current
  • Conceptualized luxury fashion brand identity and developed unique accompanying graphic style and tone for use in communications for marketing to ensure brand recognition for long term sales
  • Developed and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy that increased brand visibility by 110%
  • Designed and sourced luxury ready-to-wear unisex collections using all sustainable cottons, nylons and leather fabrics using Blender, Adobe Illustrator and Fresco, and Photoshop
  • Organize a diverse team of that assist in professional photo shoots for e-commerce content and editorials that generates over 150k views on social media

Sustainability Manager

Lourdex LLC
Atlanta, GA
05.2020 - Current
  • Built a brand that assist fashion based companies implement sustainable solutions to change their business model from linear to circular and provide communication of full life cycle assessment of the supply chain to shareholders, investors, employees and customers
  • Delivered strategic presentations to stakeholders to communicate customer insights and recommendations
  • Proficient with using Artificial Intelligence marketing tools to analyze and organize information for communication
  • Developed a holistic new sourcing strategy that improved supplier diversity and contributed to company energy conservation sustainability goals

Showroom Manager/ Luxury Account Management

De Louice at Phipps Plaza
Atlanta, GA
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Produced persuading marketing materials and influential campaigns that effectively promoted the company's luxury products and services
  • Utilized data-driven insights to prioritize and target high-value private clients who were attending the Academy and Grammy award shows, resulting in a 30% increase in sales
  • Trained, Recruited and develop a team of ambitious sales professionals all focused on reaching sales goals in a self-starting sales culture
  • Created and presented strategic compelling presentations to C-level executives, resulting in increased investments in new fashion initiatives.

Assistant Store Manager

Men's Wearhouse
Lansing, MI
05.2015 - 11.2018
  • Provided exceptional customer service by assisting customers with their needs and ensuring a pleasant shopping experience
  • Assisted the Store Manager in effectively coaching and motivating the sales team to achieve maximized sales growth and targets
  • Provided guidance, client development, and training to sales associates to enhance their product knowledge and sales techniques
  • Managed store staffing, including scheduling, tailoring, made-to-measure processes and alteration services for customers, hiring, and training of new employees

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
07.2013

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Persuasive Verbal and Written Communication
  • Exceeds Sales Goals
  • World-class Customer Service
  • Account Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Customer Presentations
  • Artificial Intelligence

Personal Information

Experienced Account and Project Manager passionate and trained in sustainability management. Blending luxury and sustainability for outstanding client development, innovative solutions, and superior performance.

Certification

  • Fashion and Sustainability Management, European Institute of Innovation For Sustainability - 2023
  • Career Essentials in Generative AI, Microsoft and LinkedIn - 2023
  • Sustainability Transformation for Leaders, Microsoft - 2023

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Store of the Year in 2016 and 2017 for the creating the template of selling custom garments for the company
  • Won first place in the final EIISx Eco Age Challenge

Timeline

Interior Design Specialist / Project Management - CB2
01.2023 - Current
Creative Director / Sr Technical Designer - deTrois
05.2020 - Current
Sustainability Manager - Lourdex LLC
05.2020 - Current
Showroom Manager / Private Account Management - Commonwealth Proper (CMMP)
09.2019 - 10.2022
Showroom Manager/ Luxury Account Management - De Louice at Phipps Plaza
09.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Store Manager - Men's Wearhouse
05.2015 - 11.2018
Lansing Community College - Associate of Business Administration, Business Administration

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