Benjamin Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

Exceeded first targeted sales goal by 117% and globally ranked #1 in client capture for the boutique category within the first three months of employment. Specialization in custom and bespoke orders in addition to RTW sales.

Miami, Florida, United States

Assisted in opening the Bal Harbour location for Isaia, actively working with corporate teams in New York and Italy to execute a complete store build out. Managed and directed inventory and daily operations for the boutique, in addition to sales responsibilities.

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami, Florida

645 Fifth Avenue, New York, Ny 10022

Tasked with managerial duties when managers are not present in the boutique, including opening and closing procedures. Represented the brand for marketing and public relations events, including the Blancpain/Lamborghini sponsorship with the worldwide Super Trofeo races on location. Traveled domestically to train sales staff, direct logistical support, and launch new boutiques for Blancpain retail locations. Completed extensive data entry to maximize client retention management potential and drive retail sales based on researched client outreach directives.

663 Fifth Avenue New Yok, New York

Traveled internationally to global headquarters to be trained in leather goods manufacturing and sales training techniques, including visits to manufacturing and production facilities in country. Trained sales staff in strategic selling strategies for leathers goods, accessories, and timepiece businesses. Analyzed weekly, monthly, and annual sales reports so as to develop and implement strategy to maximize retail sales at our flagship boutique.Worked with corporate buyers to accurately procure speculated quantities and styles for future seasons. Actualized a 10% increase in projected profits in a six month period for the leather goods business category.Netted a twenty five percent increase in personal sales from the previous year at my end of employment.

1441 Broadway, 24Th Floor, New York, Ny 10018

Freelance consultant for fashion designers, brands, models, and other talent. Provide professional advice and consultation, as well as make introductions among current fashion business professionals and those seeking their respective goods and services.

Sales professional at the luxury boutique in Soho.Assisted in sales and store management for Louis Vuitton at the Takashi Murakami Exhibition in the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The position included limited edition art sales signed by the artist.Serviced clients at special/media related events selling limited edition product, including the Stephen Sprouse reproduction event in Soho.

Negotiated rates and managed career direction for hair stylists, makeup artists, photographers, and stylists. Completed data entry for executives including contact lists and open call information. Trained new employees on phones and interns for other key positions. Managed all mail, and phone calls, coming directly into Ford. Developed business ideas for media projects with the executives of the agency. Assisted in managing almost all Ford public and private events. Managed and organized meetings for executives of Ford Models. Scouted talent for all divisions of the agency. Organized and helped conduct nearly all open calls into the agency.

B.A. International Relations, Concentration On Western Europe

Activities and Societies: Krav Maga, College Writing Tutor, Paintball Club, Rugby Club.Extensively studied foreign languages including.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Discipline Comittee Alternate, Jazz Band, Advanced Vocal Performance, Varsity Wrestling Team, Varsity Track.