Jacob Leyba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bringing vintage modern furniture, art, and important 20th-century design to your home. I developed my own business in dealing vintage modern luxury goods after being laid off due to the pandemic. After starting in my apartment's spare room, I have grown into a showroom space here in Chicago, while maintaining my brand through social media and exclusive e-commerce platforms such as 1stDibs and Chairish. I take great pride in the brand identity I have developed for Solarium Mod, and have built a vast client base and network with others in the industry, such as local and national dealers, auction houses, interior designers, set designers, and more. Sales, client management, client service, marketing, and social media are the cornerstones of my business, and my expertise within these realms continues to sharpen exponentially.- Build, nurture, and maintain client relationships - customers, sellers, interior designers, auction houses, local and national vintage dealers, set designers, and more- Assist with and anticipate client needs, including upholstery options, shipping logistics, individual sourcing, and styling guidance while providing exemplary customer service- Establish trust with clients through proficient communication, organizational ability, and consistency- Close sales, upsell, and obtain new inventory through tactful yet assertive negotiation skills- Monitoring of market and product trends, including research and development for target market- Social media management and content creation- Constant and quick adaptation to a fast-paced, highly competitive, and volatile market- Highly-tuned project management ability, managing multiple projects and regular daily tasks- Copywriting for product listings, ads, and promotions- Management of an online marketplace, including 1stDibs and Chairish, as well as an in-person showroom - In-depth study on product, modern design, and interior styling

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Providing an elevated libation experience through top-tier service, education, and craft cocktails with a culinary approach, while specializing in eclectic, rare, and vintage spirits. At Billy Sunday, I am able to explore my passion for spirits, learn about the spirits industry, and educate guests and coworkers on spirits themselves and their history while earning supplemental income alongside running my business.- Craft cocktail bartending- Artisanal and vintage spirit focus, amaro specialty- Push sales for top shelf and vintage pours- Foster and maintain regular guests- Create new cocktails, syrups, liqueurs, and techniques through a culinary approach - Contribute to seasonal menus and holiday specials- Closing managerial duties- Thorough education on spirits, including history and distilling practices

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Beginning as a barback at Split-Rail's downstairs bar, Dorothy, I transitioned to bartending at Split-Rail after a hiatus due to the pandemic. I was able to learn the fundamentals of bartending, fine dining service, and hospitality, while exploring cocktailing and furthering my education on wine and spirits. During my time with Split-Rail, I discovered a love for educating others on spirits and distilling practices, and assisted in training our team on our catalog of spirits.- Provided fine-dining service and craft cocktails- Nurtured and developed relationships with regulars- Trained new bartenders and barbacks- In-depth wine education

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Assisted in leading the Store Support team at one of the largest Whole Foods Markets in the world. During my time with Whole Foods, I developed strong leadership, interpersonal, general communication, and team building skills, while contributing to hiring processes and team development. I had the opportunity to lead our Holiday Table Program, and manage the cash office for store deposits and corporate reporting. I ended up leaving Whole Foods Market after 2.5 years to explore my passion for spirits and the spirits industry.- Maintained and ran sales floor- Managed team of 90+ employees- Built team community and upheld team needs and morale through a strong focus on leadership and personal development- Point Lead for the Holiday Table program - Customer Service offshoot designated for holiday meal reservation and pick up. Required communication across all store departments, full team member training, swift problem-solving, and meeting strict deadlines at one of the highest performing Holiday Table programs in the country. Authored a detailed report on program performance at the end of the holiday season for both team and store leadership- Cash office management - handled cash deposits and corporate reporting- Assisted in interviewing and hiring process- Developed strong leadership and proficient interpersonal skills with consistent performance review and training from store leadership- Provided and trained team members on extraordinary customer service