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Greter  Blanche

Greter Blanche

Homestead,FL

Summary

Adept at fostering engaging customer experiences and driving business growth, leveraged social media marketing and interpersonal communication skills at The Blanche Collection to expand clientele. Bilingual proficiency and adeptness in guest relations have consistently enhanced customer satisfaction and engagement across roles, including at Coral Castle Inc.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Tour Guide /Gift Shop Sales Associate

Coral Castle Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and colleagues.

  • Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
  • Collaborated with other tour guides to provide knowledge and enjoyable experience.
  • Guided groups of up to 45 people on scheduled tours.
  • Provided information on various attractions throughout area, explaining what each offer provide interest.
  • Informed visitors of attraction rules to promote safety while on premises.
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Swept floor, wiped windows and fixtures during day to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
  • Organized and cleaned shelves, relocated slow moving items, and added new merchandise as needed.
  • Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits and uses to increase sales and satisfaction.
  • Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.

Owner/Designer/Furniture Refinisher

The Blanche Collection
07.2018 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Kept customers informed during project processes via phone call and/or message.
  • Scheduled multiples projects in advanced to meet flow requirements.
  • Utilized social media in consistent basis to attract clientele and showcase work while connecting with others of similar interest to grow audience.
  • Staged, photographed, and edited images for use in marketing materials.
  • Responded to project inquiries diligently with details, availability, and pricing on such projects.
  • Discussed pricing, service, and project design to make customers and prospects feel confident with moving forward.
  • Evaluated each project piece to determine optimal repair approach based on unique piece requirements.
  • Continually perfect craft by researching and attempting new refinishing techniques.
  • Created antique looks and other unique finishes with paint and stains.
  • Removed old finishes using attention to detail while preserving integrity of piece and completed skilled repairs specific to client requirement.
  • Protected final finishes by applying lacquers and other sealants
  • Used various hand tools to disassemble and assemble pieces during refinishing process.
  • Brushed bleaching agents on wood surfaces to restore natural color.
  • Finished furniture with high-quality finishes through careful application of compounds such as stain, oil, and paint.
  • Developed project prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs.
  • Produced smooth finishes by removing imperfections before and after applying coats.

Business Development Manager/Customer Service Representative

Descartes-Datamyne Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2021
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans that involved quarterly emails of new products and feature.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing effectiveness and credibility of subscription database.
  • Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Maintained statistical database of customers for all customer complaints, resolutions, and satisfaction rating by customer.
  • Created training guides, as well as, in-person and online training courses to improve customer user experience.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Guest Relations
  • Customer Engagement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Social Media
  • Cash Handling
  • Marketing
  • Proficient in English and Spanish
  • Customer Service
  • Business Development
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills

Timeline

Tour Guide /Gift Shop Sales Associate

Coral Castle Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Owner/Designer/Furniture Refinisher

The Blanche Collection
07.2018 - Current

Business Development Manager/Customer Service Representative

Descartes-Datamyne Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2021

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Miami Dade College
Greter Blanche