Susanne Taussig
St Louis,MO
Summary
Ambitious in Marketing & Sales. I have the ability to bring a clients vision to fruition. Devoted in researching and assessing clients needs. Creativity is what drives my life. Always striving for higher success and never being complacent.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Assistant
Saint Louis Club
St. Louis , United States
2021.08 - Current
- Created member surveys through Survey Monkey
- Participated in member listening sessions with over 100 members to gain insight on their needs.
- Analyzed members' feedback and used this to find best reciprocal clubs both national and international.
- Researched top city clubs in world for possible reciprocity.
- Assisted with guidance for monthly news letters.
- Worked directly with General Managers from clubs around world.
- Cold-called General Managers regarding reciprocity.
- Emailed General Managers and Directors regarding reciprocity.
- Assisted with Marketing events at club.
Showroom Director
IDFW
Fort Lauderdale , FL
2021.07 - 2022.03
- Assisted with developing a virtual fashion showroom.
- Visual Merchandising
- Hired interns to support with obtaining buyers' information
- Researched and analyzed potential clients' websites and company's vision.
- Attended events to promote showroom.
- Created sales strategies for designers.
- Selected strongest images for showroom.
- Brainstormed ideas for style edit.
- Worked directly with buyers at Nordstrom.
- Held bi-weekly zoom meetings.
- Assisted in writing showroom's press release.
- Walked into boutiques in different cities to promote designers and showroom.
Merchandising & Customer Service
Buchroeders Diamonds
Columbia , MO
2020.11 - 2021.01
- Merchandised luxury resale handbags
- Presented how to present and sell luxury handbags to sales team.
- Involved in pricing inventory.
- Resulted in selling through handbag inventory.
Sales Professional
Banana Republic
St. Louis , MO
2016.06 - 2019.08
- Hired to be in-store stylist by appointment.
- Cultivated client relationships
- Motivated team
Sales Specialist
HERMES
Palo Alto , CA
2018.04 - 2019.04
- Opened new concept store.
- Visual Merchandising for 3 Metiers-Womens RTW, Mens RTW and Equestrian
- Presented new technology and marketing to Corporate.
- Generated over one million dollars in sales.
- Selected as Metier for 3 lines including the following: Women's Ready-To-Wear, Men's Ready-To-Wear & Equestrian
- Presented product knowledge & ways to sell products.
- Reached out daily to clients regarding new inventory.
- Sent personal thank you letters to clients.
- Worked closely with stores in the U.S to transfer quality product for clients.
- Merchandised sales floor for all Ready-To-Wear.
- Chosen as store Charity Ambassador.
Sales Associate
PRADA
San Jose , CA
2015.09 - 2018.03
- Achieved more than $500,000 in annual sales.
- Consistently delivered outstanding customer experience.
- Developed and implemented new sales initiatives.
- Organized merchandise and assisted in visual presentation.
- Merchandised small leather goods.
- Maintained store front window displays.
- Responsible for daily audits of store operations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Ability to problem-solve quickly.
Sales Professional
Loro Piana
Costa Mesa , CA
2013.03 - 2014.02
- Worked with world's most luxurious fabric house.
- Assisted highly demanding clientele.
- Merchandised the store daily. Women's RTW, Men's RTW, Handbags, Silks, & Footwear.
- Received continuous training on new fabrics and styles.
- Led new product presentations.
- Participated in marketing strategy meetings.
- Implemented initiatives resulting in sales growth.
Sales Professional
Ralph Lauren
Costa Mesa , CA
2012.09 - 2013.03
- Built rapport with each customer resulting in loyal clients
- Coordinated looks to suit clients' lifestyle and needs
- Generated appointments to present new collections
- Focused on product knowledge for every collection.
- Worked with Visual Team weekly at Flag Ship store in Beverly Hills.
- Merchandised mannequin's, window displays and visual stories in 5 lifestyle rooms.
Co-Owner
STYLE STREET P.R
Los Angeles , CA
2011.05 - 2012.09
- Partnered with affordable fashion public relations company.
- Wholesale rep for luxury jewelry line.
- Created presentations for potential clients.
- Signed new clients.
- Collaborated with designers, stylists, photographers, magazines,and websites to expand firm's outreach.
- Managed weekly blogs.
Sales Professional
RALPH LAUREN
Beverly Hills , CA
2008.05 - 2010.05
- Selected by Ralph Lauren to work in Flagship East Hampton Store.
- Ambassador for Ralph Lauren at polo matches.
- Implemented new sunglass system.
- Participated in philanthropy.
- Succeeded in store contests.
- Assisted managers in team building.
- Presented new collections at all store meetings.
MICHAEL KORS
, CA
2006.02 - 2008.02
- Recrutied to work as sales associate at Rodeo Drive store.
- Achieved $1,000,000 in sales.
- Successful in consignment business.
- Generated pre–sales through trunk shows.
- Attended networking events to generate new clientele.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing And Management
Stephens College
Columbia, MO05.2021
Associate of Arts - Visual Communication
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA05.2001
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
Timeline
Marketing Assistant
Saint Louis Club
2021.08 - Current
Showroom Director
IDFW
2021.07 - 2022.03
Merchandising & Customer Service
Buchroeders Diamonds
2020.11 - 2021.01
Sales Specialist
HERMES
2018.04 - 2019.04
Sales Professional
Banana Republic
2016.06 - 2019.08
Sales Associate
PRADA
2015.09 - 2018.03
Sales Professional
Loro Piana
2013.03 - 2014.02
Sales Professional
Ralph Lauren
2012.09 - 2013.03
Co-Owner
STYLE STREET P.R
2011.05 - 2012.09
Sales Professional
RALPH LAUREN
2008.05 - 2010.05
MICHAEL KORS
2006.02 - 2008.02
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing And Management
Stephens College
Associate of Arts - Visual Communication
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
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