Karina Barrera
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Designer
The Container Store
11.2023 - Current
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
- Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Sales Athlete
Sunrun
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Qualify homes to go solar at no cost
- Speak to homeowners in a professional tone
- Strategic when setting appointments to ensure they are prequalified
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
Photographer
Rosetta Photography
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Take professional photographs of real estate condos, home, and offices
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
- Increased overall productivity by effectively managing schedules appointments, location scouting, equipment maintenance, image processing, archiving photoshoots.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Supervisor-Sales Associate
Orangetheory Fitness
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Exceeding sales goals every month
- Generating new leads by creating relationships with our community
- Assisting the manager with membership cancellations and account holds
- Creating social media announcements and posts for marketing purposes.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
CSU Eastbay
Hayward01.2025
College of San Mateo
01.2020
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Customer Service
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In-Home Designer
The Container Store
11.2023 - Current
Sales Athlete
Sunrun
09.2022 - 10.2023
Photographer
Rosetta Photography
01.2020 - 09.2022
Supervisor-Sales Associate
Orangetheory Fitness
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
CSU Eastbay
College of San Mateo
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