KATAYOON HORRAJI
TORONTO,CANADA
Summary
Dynamic and customer-focused professional with a proven track record in interior design, furniture showroom, fashion store, and successful entrepreneurship in women's fashion accessories. Leveraging a blend of creativity, sales acumen, and trend awareness, I excel in delivering exceptional service and driving sales across diverse retail environments. From curating stylish spaces to launching and managing a fashion accessories brand, I bring a wealth of experience in understanding client needs and exceeding expectations. With a passion for fashion and a keen eye for design, I am eager to contribute my expertise to enhance the shopping experience and drive success in fashion retail establishments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate (Short-term)
The Very Back Row
Toronto, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Foster teamwork and maintain a positive work environment through effective collaboration
- Inform clients on our designers' backgrounds and creative vision, showcasing their unique style
- Assist with inventory management tasks, including restocking shelves and receiving shipments
- Provide exceptional customer service, from engaging warmly to processing transactions accurately, ensuring a seamless shopping experience
- Maintain visual merchandising standards by arranging displays and ensuring the presentation of products is appealing.
Showroom Sales Associate and Interior Designer
Bennetti Casa
Tehran, Iran
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers in selecting furniture to meet their needs, style, and budget
- Provided expert product knowledge and advice on furniture features and materials
- Translated visions into actionable plans with AutoCAD drawings and digital mood boards and managed renderings for accurate design visualizations
- Utilized knowledge of color theory, spatial arrangement, and product placement to create aesthetically pleasing and engaging displays.
Startup Founder
Gatita Accessories
Tehran, Iran
12.2017 - 12.2023
- Founded and led "Gatita Accessories," a thriving women's statement accessories brand
- Designed company logo and translated sketches to AutoCAD for laser cutting
- Oversaw inventory, orders, and deliveries for timely fulfillment
- Communicated with clients to ensure satisfaction and provide updates
- Collaborated with artists, created compelling social media content, and participated in industry events to boost brand visibility and sales.
Showroom Sales Assistant and Interior Designer (Intern)
ARCHIT Group
Tehran, Iran
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Assisted customers in selecting furniture to meet their needs, style, and budget
- Provided expert product knowledge and advice on furniture features and materials
- Translated visions into actionable plans with AutoCAD drawings and digital mood boards
- Managed renderings for accurate design visualizations and utilized color theory for engaging displays and photography corners.
Interior Designer
Barcode Studio
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Developed tailored design concepts within client preferences and budgets
- Efficiently executed projects, coordinating detailed plans for seamless implementation
- Curated furniture, fixtures, and materials to realize client visions effectively
- Stayed updated on design trends for innovative solutions and directed flawless installations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
American University in Dubai
04.2012
Skills
- Product Knowledge
- Creativity
- Visual Merchandising
- Relationship Building and Management
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork And Collaboration
- Multi-Tasking
- Technical Proficiency
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Trend Analysis
- On-Site Product Demonstrations
- Sales And Market Development
- Styling
Certification
- Certified Training for Real Estate Brokers
- Alcohol Beverage Sales and Serving Training Program
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Farsi, Native
- Spanish, Beginner
Timeline
Sales Associate (Short-term)
The Very Back Row
01.2024 - Current
Showroom Sales Associate and Interior Designer
Bennetti Casa
04.2020 - 08.2023
Startup Founder
Gatita Accessories
12.2017 - 12.2023
Showroom Sales Assistant and Interior Designer (Intern)
ARCHIT Group
11.2016 - 11.2017
Interior Designer
Barcode Studio
07.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
American University in Dubai
- Certified Training for Real Estate Brokers
- Alcohol Beverage Sales and Serving Training Program
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