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Raul Garcia

Operations Specialist
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Boutique Operations Specialist - passionate about promoting lasting client satisfaction by delivering unparalleled quality service and support. Proficient in luxury customer service best practices and the ultimate client experience.

Results-focused and dedicated to maximizing satisfaction and retention with proactive attention to individual customer needs. Smoothly handles questions and resolves concerns with great problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Multitasks and manages time well to consistently meet performance targets. Hardworking individual with more than twelve years of expertise working as a luxury makeup and fragrance Specialist. Highly trained in sales strategies and creating collaborative relationships with the sales team to create inclusive and positive client experiences.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Boutique Operations Specialist

Chanel
08.2024 - Current
  • Point person and resource for all things SOP.
  • MMS/Inventory control management.
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Worksmith/Vendor scheduling.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
  • Provide training for new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment conducive to success in their roles.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and make informed decisions, driving continuous improvement in operations.
  • Collaborate with Director and Assistant Manager to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
  • Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Implement necessary changes in response to shifting business needs, maintaining a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
  • Promote a culture of accountability within the boutique by setting clear expectations for performance and holding team members responsible for achieving results.
  • Inventory control and shrinkage prevention.
  • Worksmith experience
  • COBY/ART Management

Fragrance and Beauty Advisor

Chanel
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Engaged customers to enhance satisfaction with purchases and services.
  • Cultivated extensive product knowledge while remaining current with latest trends in beauty to utilize resources and implement best practices.
  • Enhanced brand loyalty through outstanding customer service and responsiveness to individual preferences.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through tailored beauty consultations and product recommendations.
  • Elevated sales revenue through strategic upselling and cross-selling of beauty items aligned with client needs.
  • Coordinated with team members to meet monthly sales targets and facilitate seamless store operations.
  • Achieved sales goals bolstering organizational health through consistent and reliable service.

Business Manager

Chanel Beauté
09.2013 - Current
  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
  • Coordinated team schedules to keep shifts properly staffed during busy periods.
  • Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize sales in a key door to the House.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • 2 BA to CM promotions
  • 4 BA Pacesetter Achievements
  • Pride of CHANEL 2021 nominee
  • Pride of CHANEL 2022 recipient

Business Manager

Sisley Paris
San Diego, California
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.

Fragrance Stylist

Jo Malone London
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Educated clients about products and new launches.

Beauty Stylist

Nordstrom

Successfully assisted clients and had top department sales through an appointment-based business with the ability to share knowledge through an unbiased perspective.

- Fragrance Specialist Certificate

- Makeup Artist Specialist

- Top Volume Beauty Department

Business Manager

Yves Saint Laurent
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Generated brand awareness and created positive product impressions to increase sales.
  • Elevated annual sales

Cast Member

Sephora
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • Givenchy Paris - AOP
  • Yves Saint Laurent - AOP
  • Guerlain Paris - AOP
  • Women/Men Fine Fragrance - Product Specialist

Sephora Values In Action Recipient

Legal Assistant

Thomas L. Fink, Esq.
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School
Nogales, AZ

Skills

Standard Operating Procedures Experience

Operational Management

Luxury Service Experience

Customer Service Oriented

Time Management

Leadership

Adaptability

Exceeding Sales Goals

Elevated Makeup Artistry

Sales expertise

Client Consultation

Relationship building and management

Staff Management

Highly motivated self-starter

Advanced communication skills

Accomplishments

  • 100% VOC all 2025
  • Top Sales and Skin care penetration in West Coast 2025
  • Nordstrom AllStar Award 2017

- Within Nordstrom, the All Star award is the most highly sought after award, based on impeccable customer service and teamwork.

  • Supervised team of 5-8 staff members.
  • Achieved annual business increases by supporting and training BAs with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Nordstrom Pacesetter 2014-2018
  • Nordstrom Gold Pacesetter 2020-2023
  • #1 Ranking Top Volume Beauty 2017-2022
  • Pride of CHANEL Class of 2021 Nominee
  • Pride of CHANEL Class of 2022 Recipient

Software

Apple/Mac iOS

Android OS

Microsoft Suite

Certification

Fragrance Specialist Certificate

Timeline

Boutique Operations Specialist

Chanel
08.2024 - Current

Fragrance and Beauty Advisor

Chanel
10.2023 - 08.2024

Business Manager

Chanel Beauté
09.2013 - Current

Cast Member

Sephora
09.2011 - 09.2013

Legal Assistant

Thomas L. Fink, Esq.
06.2009 - 06.2010

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Business Manager

Sisley Paris

Fragrance Stylist

Jo Malone London

Beauty Stylist

Nordstrom

Business Manager

Yves Saint Laurent

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School
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