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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Supported the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficient store functionality and exceptional customer experiences.Led and motivated a team of Retail Stylists on the selling floor to consistently deliver high-value interactions, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.Acted as a brand ambassador, role modeling company standards, and representing the brand’s image through superior customer service.Managed customer flow to maintain optimal service, leveraging digital assets to enhance client interactions.Resolved complex customer issues, escalating cases when necessary to uphold brand standards.Assisted with store operations, including shipping and receiving, inventory verification, cash handling, and visual merchandising to maintain store appearance.Enforced loss prevention, security policies, and company guidelines to protect store assets and ensure compliance with operational procedures.Accountable for opening and closing procedures, securing premises, and ensuring all safety protocols were followed.Team Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills, contributing to a seamless client experience and successful store operations.

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Supervised sales operations, trained staff, and implemented CRM strategies to elevate customer engagement and store performance.Team Leadership: Led a dynamic team to boost sales, elevate customer experiences, and streamline store operations. CRM Implementation: Implemented CRM strategies that significantly improved customer retention and engagement. A commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and addressing client needs proactively.Staff Training: Led new hire training programs focused on product knowledge and customer service excellence. Ongoing Development: Developed ongoing staff training initiatives, enhancing team proficiency in product offerings and CRM systems. Data Analysis: Analyzed sales data to guide store improvements, increasing operational efficiency and revenue.Visual Merchandising: Familiarity with maintaining and aligning store displays to luxury brand visual standards, ensuring a high-end shopping environment.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Founded and led a skincare startup, overseeing product development, marketing, and cross-functional team leadership.Entrepreneurship: Spearheaded the creation and growth of a skincare brand blending Ayurvedic traditions with modern practices. Product Development: Directed all aspects of product development and strategic marketing positioning, ensuring product innovation and market fit.Supply Chain Management: Oversaw the sourcing and production processes to ensure high-quality ingredients, and on-time deliveries. Business Acumen: Negotiated and secured the sale of the company, demonstrating exceptional business acumen.

Westmount, Quebec, Canada

Delivered exceptional customer service and drove sales performance within a meticulously curated luxury boutique.Product Expertise: Provided in-depth knowledge of luxury brands, including Jil Sander, Junya Watanabe, Acne, and WANT Les Essential handbags, ensuring customers were guided to the best selections based on their needs and preferences. Customer Experience: Delivered personalized service in a pristine, thoughtfully designed environment, contributing to high customer satisfaction and retention. Upselling & Cross-Selling: Skillfully cross-sold complementary items such as Skultuna candle holders, Byredo perfumes, and skincare to enhance the shopping experience and boost sales. Visual Merchandising: Designed window displays and maintained the store’s classic and refined aesthetic, while training staff members on visual merchandising principles to ensure consistent execution across the boutique. Collaborative Sales: Worked closely with team members to ensure a seamless customer experience, contributing to strong performance across multiple locations, including Toronto and Vancouver.

Shanghai, China

Led brand-building initiatives and experiential marketing campaigns targeting both national and international audiences.Marketing Strategy: Developed and executed experiential marketing campaigns, engaging national and international audiences. Brand Development: Led brand-building efforts and public relations strategies, enhancing market visibility and customer engagement. Strategic Presentation: Conducted strategic presentations for industry leaders and decision makers, emphasising the creative journey as a key aspect of the brief. Led brand-building efforts and public relations strategies, enhancing market visibility and customer engagement.Mentored junior staff on branding and marketing techniques, contributing to team growth.

Montreal, Canada Area

Founded and directed a premium candle and incense brand, targeting high-end design markets.Brand Development: Founded and directed a brand specializing in handcrafted candles and incense, targeting high-end design markets. Product Development: Led product development, marketing, and client relationship management, positioning the brand as a leader in minimalist design.

Westmount, Quebec, Canada

Oversaw store operations, staff development, and customer relationship management for a leading luxury brand. Sales Excellence: Consistently ranked as the top 1 sales performer in Quebec and top 5 in North America within the Mark Edward Apparel Group (WANT and James Perse, Canada). Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, contributing to team goals, and driving revenue growth in luxury retail environments. Store Management: Developed and executed strategies to exceed store goals, driving exceptional sales performance. Staff Training: Led comprehensive training sessions focused on product knowledge, cross-selling techniques, and superior customer service. Data-Driven Strategy: Analyzed sales data and revenue reports to create forecasts and guide business strategy.Client Relationship Management: Extensive experience building and maintaining strong client relationships through personalized interactions, follow-up support, and tailored recommendations to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.Product Knowledge: Expertise in luxury product knowledge, allowing for a consultative sales approach that aligns with the high standards of James Perse’s clientele.

Montreal, Canada Area

Design a capsule collection that redefined the menswear category through the lens of genderless fashion. esigned and produced a luxury menswear line, overseeing sourcing, production, and sales.Established brand identity through innovative design and strategic market positioning.

Montreal, Canada Area

Rebranding & SKU Optimization: Directed the company’s rebranding process, successfully reducing SKUs from over 200 to 115, streamlining the product line and increasing profitability by 22%. Research & Development: Conducted extensive research and development efforts to identify new product opportunities and optimize existing offering.Sales Team Leadership: Managed and guided the sales representatives, aligning them with merchandising strategies to improve sales performance. Product Transparency: Implemented UPC codes and nutritional labeling initiatives, enhancing product transparency and consumer trust, contributing to improved customer satisfaction. Supplier Relations: Built and maintained strong supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality product sourcing and timely deliveries, which supported overall sales growth.

Dcs/Dec Diploma Of College Studies, Fashion Marketing

Developed a comprehensive understanding of fashion marketing, with a focus on brand development and consumer behavior.

Masters Certificate, Supply Chain Management

Gained practical techniques essential for excelling in supply chain management and cross-functional leadership Functional Perspectives.

Dcs/Dec Diploma Of College Studies, Arts And Culture

The Art and Culture Program is a profile in the Arts that offers a wide range of courses, including Creative Writing, Photography.