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Jessica Clark

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Accomplished luxury retail sales and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in high-end fashion and High Jewelry sales. Adept in both client service sales of jewelry and all ready-to-wear fashion.

Dynamic and motivated with an illustrious career and a proven record of retaining VIP clientele while consistently caputuring new clients.

I am a highly driven and passionate individual with excellent communication skills. I take immense pride in creating a memorable experience both for the client and wider support of the stores brand.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Luxury Sales Consultant

LVMH/Christian Dior
Chevy Chase , MD
11.2006 - 10.2011
  • Extensive Dior brand training in NYC for all brand merchandise, with specific niche to jewelry.
  • Managed high jewelry, ready-to-wear and haute couture pieces for VIP clientele.
  • Managed all client orders and addressed client concerns and needs.
  • Created displays to ensure sales and growth
  • Developed key client relationships to retain brand loyalty
  • Managed merchandise routes and schedules in US and Europe to maximize high volume sales in my boutique.
  • Drove optimal sales by keeping up to date on fashion trends and products and informing clientele.
  • Numerously, met top company sales goals and exceeded store projections. Staying in the top four in sales amongst New York, Beverly Hills, and Miami boutiques.

Fashion Model

The Artist Agency
Washington , DC
07.2001 - 03.2008
  • Attended casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
  • Arrived early for shoots to give extra time for hair, makeup and styling.
  • Cultivated relationships with professional photographers.
  • Increased social media presence to promote specific brands and products.

Restaurant Hostess/Restaurant Manager

Ritz-Carlton
Washington , DC
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Maintained five star Ritz-Carlton standard through top-quality food and beverage training, while leveraging VIP guest relations with front of house and concierge.
  • Enforced compliance with industry standards and led hostesses in commitment to quality service.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Exhibited gastronomic experience knowledge through head chef and general manager food and wine tastings.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Worked closely with GM, chef and cooks, and wait staff to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.

Education

Associate of Arts - English/Communications

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
06.1998

High School Diploma -

Takoma Academy
Takoma Academy
06.1995

Skills

  • Client management
  • Brand Knowledge
  • Individual and team management
  • Team leader
  • Clientele engagement
  • Merchandising/Marketing
  • VIP sales
  • Initiate and drive brand initiatives

Affiliations

-Cookbook author, Ceylove.

-Sponsored by the Sri Lanka High Commission, London England

-Masterchef USA Season 8

-Endemol Shine, 2017

-Pop up expert and private chef

-USA, UK, Asia

Timeline

Luxury Sales Consultant

LVMH/Christian Dior
11.2006 - 10.2011

Restaurant Hostess/Restaurant Manager

Ritz-Carlton
01.2004 - 01.2005

Fashion Model

The Artist Agency
07.2001 - 03.2008

Associate of Arts - English/Communications

Montgomery College

High School Diploma -

Takoma Academy
Jessica Clark