Mercedes Lawson

• Styled Richard Sibbald for Canadian television show “Look A Like”
• Dressed TV host Julian Brass for Miss Teen Canada
• Assisted Alysa Krost representing for More magazine
• Assisted Paul Langill for Niagara Falls Bridal magazine
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

• Projected and exceed sales targets in a competitive work environment by 25%
• Prepared presentations and proposals for clients and negotiated sales contracts
• Completed a variety of status reports including activity, closings, follow-up and after season brand analysis
• Developed strong time management and multitasking skills by managing 5-7 different brands at one time
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring of interns
• Established and maintained relationships with current clients, whilst generating new business leads
• Traveled internationally to attend sales meetings and trade shows, including BREAD &
• BUTTER Barcelona

• Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
• Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
• Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
• 2018 won 'Rookie of the Year' for Royal LePage YRC
• 2019, 2021, 2022 recognized in the top 6% in my market place for sales volume with Royal Lepage YCR

• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
• Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
• Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
• Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.

• Managed and grew existing client base by 10% for New South Wales
• Developed strong working relationships with the existing boutique accounts
• Drove repeat sales and exceeded sales monthly targets by being result driven
• Participated in Global brand strategy meetings
• Assisted in the launch of our in house PR agency, The Rumor Mill

• Represented several lines of fashion apparel throughout Ontario
• Developed strong working relationships with buyers and suppliers
• Traveled various places within Ontario to work with existing and potential accounts
• Executed and worked trade shows including Fresh and the OFE
• Analyzed sales statistics, prepared reports and handled administrative duties

Graduated with honors and received an award for academic achievements and aptitude for the fashion industry.