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Rachel Zaccardi

Greer,CA

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 12 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive sales and marketing background. Multi-tasking manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrate strong customer service communications and implement consistent client retention.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

SmileSpa San Diego Teeth Whitening
01.2020 - Current
  • Spearheaded innovative business plan using creative marketing strategies & technology
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Continue to grow business to 200+ clientele through effective campaign marketing and loyal incentive referral program
  • Possess personable customer service to ensure positive client satisfaction
  • Produce marketing and social media announcements and promotions
  • Increased revenue by 78% profit margin in second year of service by soliciting 10 new business leads daily
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Established foundational processes for business operations
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently and assess needs by proposing optimal solutions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Owner, Decorator & Home Stager

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01.2010 - 12.2023
  • Conduct 20% additional consultations on weekly basis with homeowners and prepare budget considered proposals offering profitable staging suggestions
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Collaborate with realtors, contractors, suppliers and other home professionals adjusting plans as needed to satisfy clients needs
  • Develop furniture concepts, conducted color consultations and material/textile presentations. Arranged floral & landscape options.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
  • Organized special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business

Sales & Marketing Director

Poway High School Football
03.2019 - 11.2023
  • Sustained and cultivated relationships with existing and continued sponsors
  • Annually solicited new community businesses resulting in maximum donations
  • Increased donations by 75% by earning repeat and new sponsorships resulting in $100,000 donations
  • Spearheaded sponsorship communication and appreciation
  • Created, implement and produced social media marketing strategies
  • Developed, ordered and created sponsorship publishing and printing
  • Planned, coordinated and served team catered events
  • Led team merchandising and exceeded sales by 80%

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMMUNICATIONS

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • New Business Development
  • Account Retention
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Securing New Business
  • Excellent Interpersonal Relationship
  • Highly Organized
  • Upselling
  • Relationship Development
  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
  • Customer Communication
  • Sales Reporting
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Budget Administration
  • Regulatory Compliance

Additional Experience

  • Independent Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics - Aurora, IL.
  • National Sales Manager, The Hyland Group - Chicago, IL.
  • Convention & Catering Sales Manager, The Arlington Park Hilton Hotel - Arlington Heights, IL.
  • Account Manager & Convention Services, Arthur Anderson - St. Charles, IL.
  • Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Summerfield Suites Hotel - Schaumburg, IL.

Timeline

Owner

SmileSpa San Diego Teeth Whitening
01.2020 - Current

Sales & Marketing Director

Poway High School Football
03.2019 - 11.2023

Owner, Decorator & Home Stager

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01.2010 - 12.2023

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMMUNICATIONS

Southern Illinois University
Rachel Zaccardi