Overview
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XIMENA MCTAVISH

Miami,FL

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Custom Closet Designer

The Container Store
Miami, Florida
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Designed innovative storage solutions for diverse customer needs.
  • Assisted customers in selecting products for effective space organization.
  • Utilized design software to create layouts and renderings.
  • Implemented best practices for maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.

Visual Merchandiser

Crate and Barrel
White Plains, NY
04.2012 - 02.2021
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drove sales according to corporate strategy
  • Put together displays and layouts throughout store to promote trends and current sales items
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items

Manager Trainee

Crate and Barrel
Palo Alto, CA
08.2009 - 12.2011
  • Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve issues
  • Supervised, coached and mentored 6 -member staff
  • Learned all aspects of business from ground-up
  • Taught and understand all operational facets that contributed to long term business success

Department Manager

Crate and Barrel
Dallas, TX
09.2007 - 06.2009
  • Worked closely with sales associates to complete daily tasks
  • Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team and handled cash management
  • Cultivated talented team of employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills

Sales Associate

Crate and Barrel
San Jose, CA
09.2005 - 07.2007
  • Had highest sales revenue amongst all associates in the store
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
  • Answered product questions with knowledge of sales and promotions

Education

- Interior Design

Institute Toulouse Lautrec
Lima, Peru
06.2004

- Business Administration

Institute Villa Alianza
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela

Bilingual Secretary

Katherine Gibbs School
McLean, VA

Skills

  • Merchandising Knowledge
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Selling

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Custom Closet Designer

The Container Store
08.2022 - 07.2024

Visual Merchandiser

Crate and Barrel
04.2012 - 02.2021

Manager Trainee

Crate and Barrel
08.2009 - 12.2011

Department Manager

Crate and Barrel
09.2007 - 06.2009

Sales Associate

Crate and Barrel
09.2005 - 07.2007

- Interior Design

Institute Toulouse Lautrec

- Business Administration

Institute Villa Alianza

Bilingual Secretary

Katherine Gibbs School
XIMENA MCTAVISH