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Patrick Zertuche

Patrick Zertuche

Summary

Recognized Brand Ambassador with Saks Fifth Avenue, recognized for elevating brand visibility and driving sales growth from $280k to $1.4m. Expert in customer engagement and effective communication, I successfully executed promotional events and developed training materials, fostering team unity and enhancing customer service excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.

Brand Ambassador

Saks Fifth Avenue
09.2009 - 02.2023
  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
  • Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products.
  • Grew the brand from $280k to $1.4m over 6 years.
  • Hosted luxury events to promote available high products not typically avai in our store.

Assistant Manager of Merchandising

Restoration Hardware
11.2006 - 09.2009
  • Implemented seasonal promotions, effectively increasing foot traffic during peak shopping periods.
  • Collaborated with store manager to achieve overall store goals, including sales targets and customer service objectives.
  • Created comprehensive training materials tailored specifically towards our retail environment''s unique challenges – empowering employees with the skills necessary for success.
  • Executed total store floor moves 4 times a year.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
  • Interacted with team to build success and unity between back of house and sales floor.
  • Led team on national sales contests that we won 4 times.

Education

Ceramics And Art History

San Antonio Art Institute
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Exceptional communication
  • Sales

Timeline

Photographer

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current

Brand Ambassador

Saks Fifth Avenue
09.2009 - 02.2023

Assistant Manager of Merchandising

Restoration Hardware
11.2006 - 09.2009

Ceramics And Art History

San Antonio Art Institute
Patrick Zertuche