Krista Rene Michel
Rancho Santa Margarita
Summary
Established ability to build and maintain long term relationships through customer profiling to better understand their needs. Strong self-direction with attention to detail and time management abilities. Highly creative in product presentation with exceptional organizational skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tasting Room Manager and Event Coordinator
Giracci Family Wines
11.2024 - Current
- Ensuring positive experience with customers, resulting in repeat visits and positive word-of-mouth referral
- Provide personalized wine tastings and education on wine profiles and pairings
- Manage inventory levels and retail presentations
- Developing brand identity
- Coordinate special events such as private parties, markets, festivals and weddings
Account Manager
Beauty Solutions
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed existing territory accounts while prospecting new business
- Negotiated contract terms with clients and assisted customers with developing a business plan
- Educated accounts on product knowledge
- Coordinated Events
- Accountable for meeting projected sales goals
- Doubled territory sales and achieved highest number of new accounts within the first year of employment
- Maintained CRM database daily
Server & Shift Manager
Tannins Restaurant and Wine Bar
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Part-time Job
- Customer Relations
- Catering Events
- Train and development new servers
Executive Manager & Sales
OC Generators
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Responded to generated leads; promoted and sold equipment and services
- Project management: obtained permits through city building and safety divisions, interfaced with customers, site inspections and oversaw projects to completion.
- Account management: financial reconciliation, maintained CRM database, customer satisfaction and follow up.
- Managed maintenance agreements and service.
Server & Shift Lead
Reunion Kitchen & Drink
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Customer relations
- Train and develop new servers
- Catering events
Territory Sales Manager
Sales Producers Inc
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Analyzed market trends and customer needs to inform product positioning
- Established strong relationships with customers while driving repeat business.
- Conducted regular territory evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion initiatives.
- Achieved "the Rookie of the year" and Highest Sales in a specialize category.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications
The Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising (FIDM)
Los Angeles, CA12-2003
Cosmetology License -
Marinello School of Beauty
Simi Valley, CA01.2012
Skills
- Ability to identify market trends
- Prospecting new business opportunities
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Goal Oriented
Timeline
Tasting Room Manager and Event Coordinator
Giracci Family Wines
11.2024 - Current
Account Manager
Beauty Solutions
07.2022 - 05.2024
Server & Shift Manager
Tannins Restaurant and Wine Bar
10.2021 - 07.2022
Executive Manager & Sales
OC Generators
10.2019 - 08.2021
Server & Shift Lead
Reunion Kitchen & Drink
10.2016 - 10.2020
Territory Sales Manager
Sales Producers Inc
09.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications
The Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising (FIDM)
Cosmetology License -
Marinello School of Beauty
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