Margaret Yurachek
Bedminster,New Jersey
Summary
Seasoned Luxury Sales Associate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in client relationship management, luxury brand knowledge, and sales strategy development. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance customer experience and achieve sales targets. Seasoned Luxury Sales Associate with proven track record in high-end retail environment. Possess comprehensive knowledge of luxury goods, providing top-notch customer service to discerning clients. Strengths include relationship building, product knowledge, and effective sales strategies. Previous roles have demonstrated significant impact on store revenue through effective client and vendor engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Photographer
Maggie Yurachek photography
Bedminster, New Jersey
01.2010 - Current
- Photographed weddings, events, and portraits.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency, and cultivated and maintained lasting client relationships through superior customer service.
- Researched and analyzed high-end industry trends to develop competitive strategies, with a focus on both a luxury experience and product.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Train assistants on proper use of photography equipment and techniques used in the industry.
- Attend workshops or seminars related to photography techniques and technology advancements.
Jewelry and Luxury Goods Sales Associate and Buyer
F. Gerald New, Inc.
Morristown, New Jersey
01.2000 - Current
- Maintained extensive product knowledge of both high jewelry and luxury goods.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development and quality standards.
- Promoted new products through social media channels such as Instagram or Facebook Ads.
- Participated in industry trade shows to stay abreast of current trends in product development.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve individual and collective goals.
- Stayed abreast of market trends and anticipated consumer needs and purchasing habits, based on sales analysis, and adjusted product selection accordingly.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Provided training on product knowledge, selling techniques, customer service skills, and store policies and procedures.
- Organized special events such as trunk shows or holiday promotions to attract new customers.
Senior Photographer
Mc Grath Studios
Braintree, MA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Exhibited competency in employing advanced techniques for lighting, posing, and framing to cultivate desired photographic outcomes.
- Maintained studio equipment including cameras, lenses, and lights.
- Maximized client satisfaction by delivering superior customer service and support during the photography session.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
Course Assistant
The Santa Fe Workshops
Santa Fe, NM
01.2006 - 01.2006
- Provided support and assistance to professional photographers during instructional sessions lasting a week
- Responded to student inquiries regarding the subject matter of the course.
- Provided feedback on student performance during class discussions.
- Collaborated with faculty members to plan activities related to the course content.
- Coordinated guest speakers, models, and scouted locations for course-related subject matter.
- Developed instructional materials such as handouts, presentations, videos.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Photography
The Hallmark Institute of Photography
Turners Falls, MA06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Major: English, Minor: Studio Art
The Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2004
Certificate of Completion - English Literature
ASE Semester, University College, Oxford
Bath, England12-2003
Certificate of Completion - Drawing And Creative Writing
American University of Paris
Paris, FranceSkills
- Luxury Retail
- Client and vendor Relations
- Marketing Strategy
- Digital Media
- Business Strategy and Development
- Trend Forecasting, Research and Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Writing
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Photographs published in The New York Times (wedding section)
- Photographs published in When History is Personal, by Mimi Schwartz
- Photographs published in Dear Bobby and The Married Widow: My Journey with Bob Zappa, by Diane Papalia Zappa
Timeline
Owner/Photographer
Maggie Yurachek photography
01.2010 - Current
Senior Photographer
Mc Grath Studios
01.2008 - 01.2009
Course Assistant
The Santa Fe Workshops
01.2006 - 01.2006
Jewelry and Luxury Goods Sales Associate and Buyer
F. Gerald New, Inc.
01.2000 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Photography
The Hallmark Institute of Photography
Bachelor of Arts - Major: English, Minor: Studio Art
The Colorado College
Certificate of Completion - English Literature
ASE Semester, University College, Oxford
Certificate of Completion - Drawing And Creative Writing
American University of Paris
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