Narrayana Salamanca
Summary
Relationship-driven professional with 14+ years of experience engaging customers, building trust, and creating exceptional experiences in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to connect with diverse personalities, maintain professionalism under pressure, and consistently drive revenue through customer engagement and product recommendations. Currently pursuing a career in sales through formal training and hands-on practice, bringing a strong work ethic, coachability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Work History
Bartender
6 Years 10 Months• Build rapport with hundreds of guests in a high-volume environment, creating exceptional customer experiences and strong repeat business.
• Navigate diverse personalities, resolve concerns, and maintain professionalism in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while collaborating with team members to ensure operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Consistently ranked among top-performing team members in sales through effective product recommendations, upselling strategies, and strong guest relationship management.
Brand Representative (Contract)
6 Months• Engaged trade show attendees and initiated conversations to generate interest in EDP products.
• Developed product knowledge to effectively communicate benefits, answer questions, and uncover customer needs.
• Identified qualified buyers and connected prospects with sales representatives, contributing to booth traffic and lead generation efforts.
Bartender
2 Years 6 Months• Built strong customer relationships and delivered personalized service in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Recommended products based on guest needs and preferences, contributing to sales growth and customer satisfaction.
Casino Dealer
2 Years 7 Months• Delivered exceptional guest experiences while managing high-value transactions in a fast-paced gaming environment.
• Built rapport with diverse clientele, maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and trust in situations involving significant financial stakes.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while remaining composed under pressure and ensuring compliance with gaming procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
- Awarded Summa Cum Laude
- Completed a 1,200+ hour supervised clinical internship at University of Miami Hospital.
No Degree - Sales
• Comprehensive sales training focused on consultative selling, discovery, objection handling, qualification, and high-ticket sales processes.
• Participated in mock sales calls, role-playing exercises, and live sales simulations to develop communication and closing skills.