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Stiljan Pela

Middlebury,CT

Summary

Professional with extensive experience in retail industry for over 9 years, specializing in personalized shopping services. Excel at identifying client needs, building strong relationships, and delivering customized solutions. Proven track record of collaborating effectively within teams and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in client communication, product knowledge, and inventory management, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction and sales targets.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Shopper/Client Advisor

Bloomingdales
South Norwalk Connecticut
08.2023 - Current
  • As a personal shopper for Bloomingdales, I’ve created a smooth shopping experiences for every client needs, be it by outreach, appointments , sourcing, making tailor made recommendations for the client.
  • A personal shopper is someone who is interested in the person first, building the relationship and offer sourcing the product after as well:
  • At Bloomingdales I’ve generated close to $2 million within the three years, I gather different products across all departments including men’s suiting, women’s apparel, fragrances/beauty, fine jewelry and the home department making the shopping experience more seamless for a client to have all touch points

Client Advisor/Assistant Store Manager

Swarovski
07.2021 - 05.2023

-Working in an engaging and enthusiastic setting for Crystal jewelry

-Serving clientele with any jewelry needs via phone, email and staying attentive to their desires

- Building close relationships and rapport with clientele

- Daily Operational tasks such as processing returns, shipment, and store transfers

-Store visual presentation emphasis such as reorganizing displays, storefronts, signage and product placement for a cohesive store experience

-working closely with team to strategize and optimize store targets such as daily sales, monthly and yearly

-Creating the ‘Swarovski Atmosphere’ and being detail oriented with all products. Product knowledge and features/benefits elevate the Swarovski experience

  • Completed daily logs, tracked data and managed clients' book of business.

Sunglass Hut

Luxottica
Westfarms CT
06.2022 - 03.2023

Sold and styled eyewear based on people’s face shapes, taste and preferences

  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences while building clientele
  • Key holder

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and relationship.
  • Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction while handling product returns quickly and professionally.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.

Sales Clerk/Manager

Main Street Deli
05.2012 - 02.2021
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
  • Handled all customer relations issues pleasantly, enabling quick resolution and client .

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

University Of Hartford
12.2017

Skills

    • Sales expertise
    • Product and service sales
    • Goals and performance
    • Relationship building
    • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Personal Shopper/Client Advisor

Bloomingdales
08.2023 - Current

Sunglass Hut

Luxottica
06.2022 - 03.2023

Client Advisor/Assistant Store Manager

Swarovski
07.2021 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
03.2021 - 05.2021

Sales Clerk/Manager

Main Street Deli
05.2012 - 02.2021

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

University Of Hartford