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Kristina Sydow

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dynamic Intelligence Specialist and Luxury Sales Leader with a proven track record in the US Navy and Neiman Marcus. Exceptional analytical skills and adept at fostering robust customer relationships, I significantly contributed to turning a low-traffic counter into a million-dollar success. Skilled in analyzing complex datasets and exceeding sales quotas, I bring a unique blend of analytical and interpersonal skills to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Intelligence Specialist

USNR
09.2004 - 09.2020
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
  • Assisted in creating intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Strike Warfare/Collateral Damage analyst, NEC - 3923
  • OPINTEL analyst, NEC - 3924

Luxury Sales Representative Team Leader

Crème De La Mer/ Neiman Marcus
04.2004 - 10.2010


  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Consistently ran one of the highest increases in my region



Luxury Sales Representative

Sisley Paris Cosmetics
01.1997 - 10.2003


  • My team and I turned a very small, low-traffic Sisley door into a million dollar counter by building and maintaining a robust customer base. In addition to building fantastic relationships with customers, a large part of this success was achieved by cultivating strong relationships with sales associates throughout the store. I have a deep understanding of how a sales department operates and how to successfully work with the many different personalities that are present in a dynamic and competitive environment. In my experience developing those healthy relationships is vital to achieve and maintain high numbers.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Skills

  • Strong ability to understand and interpret the emotions, thoughts and intentions of others
  • Intuitive and empathetic
  • Outstanding critical thinking skills
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Ability to deconflict chaotic data and streamline operations with systematic efficiency

Interests

Chess, sudoku, cards, cooking, SCUBA, people watching, paintball, spy novels and anything mid century modern

Timeline

Intelligence Specialist

USNR
09.2004 - 09.2020

Luxury Sales Representative Team Leader

Crème De La Mer/ Neiman Marcus
04.2004 - 10.2010

Luxury Sales Representative

Sisley Paris Cosmetics
01.1997 - 10.2003

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