Flexible and hardworking luxury hospitality and retail professional with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Optimizes processes and procedures to maximize customer satisfaction and drive results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
EXPERT CLIENT ADVISOR
LOUIS VUITTON
08.2019 - 06.2022
Out-performing sales KPIs over past 3 years
Sales of $2.9 million plus over a 10-month period
Self-motivated, positive, and high performing salesperson
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
Maintained and developed clientele through relationship-building and strategic marketing
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and increase customer satisfaction
Provided leadership and coaching for the sales team through continuous constructive sales-analysis and critiquing
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
Maintained a clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise
Used Xstore system to process sales, returns, out-of-region sales, and giftcard activations
Cross-sold and upsold products to customers based on solid understanding of current and forecasted needs
Performed analysis on team sales results and presented to applicable teams and management
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays to create a presentable condition, often taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products
Responsible for training in women’s ready-to-wear product line
Communicated relevant feedback and reporting to upper management
Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions, and balancing drawer
Supported loss-prevention goals by monitoring behavior
Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales documents into digital database
CLIENT ADVISOR
LOUIS VUITTON
08.2018 - 08.2019
Maintained knowledge of current and upcoming products
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
Ensured that personal goals, cross sales, and category goals were exceeded
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and style outfits
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color
Maintained and grew strong clientele base
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
Built strong sales targets and exceeded sales KPIs
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction
Created and maintained positive and motivating work environment
Used POS system to process sales, returns, and gift card activations
Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
Completed physical inventory counts each month.
SERVICE TEAM LEAD
BURBERRY
07.2017 - 04.2018
Provided leadership and coaching for the sales team through competency and commitment
Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers
Drove team to outperform their sales target
Responsible for ensuring that all brand standards were met by all associates
Navigated multiple computer systems expertly to handle customers' sales and service needs
Offered knowledgeable insight into available products and services, as well as competitor activities to help consumers make informed decisions
Kept senior managers informed about sales activities, current inventory, and other metrics via timely reports
Stocked and merchandised products at route locations, keeping every vendor well-supplied with enough product to meet forecasted sales level
Cross-sold and upsold products to customers based on solid understanding of current and forecasted needs
Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and an expanded client base
SALES ASSOCIATE
BURBERRY
07.2016 - 07.2017
Top sales performer in store, achieved this through relationship with clients to capture repeat business
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers
Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings
SALES ASSOCIATE
PANDORA
07.2015 - 09.2016
Organized counter to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories, and proper care for merchandise
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections
ASSISTANT MANAGER
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
05.2012 - 07.2013
Responsible for implementing procedures that resulted in high guest retention
Led a team with front and back house for 15 people
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Trained new employees at front desk operations and food and beverage operations
Ensured lounge operations complied with corporate standards and delivered outstanding client experience through strong team work and communication
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
DUTY MANAGER
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
06.2011 - 05.2012
Liaison between all departments within the hotel to ensure that operations run smoothly and guests are satisfied
Supervised team of 20 front desk agents and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts
Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates
Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in
Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy
Established internal databases and record management systems to enhance accuracy and integrity of documentation and data
SERVICE LEAD
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
03.2010 - 09.2010
Worked with hotel guest to ensure their stay was as comfortable and flawless as possible
Undertook multiple tasks in the executive lounge, such as front desk, concierge, and food and beverage. Ensured daily operations for clients to check-in, check-out, and meals
Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
RECEPTIONIST
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
10.2008 - 03.2010
Greeted hotel guests, ensured smooth check-in and check-out, and escorted guests to their rooms. 950 hotel-room capacity.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give hotel guests a positive first impression
Confirmed appointments, communicated with hotel guests, and updated guests records
Upsold room types to higher category upon hotel guests check-in and cross-sold other hotel promotions. Maintained top 3 upsold record for two years
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
Education
Hotel Management
Shangri-la Hotel Academy (Zhongshan University)
Zhongshan, Guangdong,China
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Northeast Forest University
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English As A Second Language
Northeast Forest University
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
06.2008
Skills
Competent in MS office, Xstore system, POS systerm, Opera system
Fluent in Mandarin both oral and written
Timeline
EXPERT CLIENT ADVISOR
LOUIS VUITTON
08.2019 - 06.2022
CLIENT ADVISOR
LOUIS VUITTON
08.2018 - 08.2019
SERVICE TEAM LEAD
BURBERRY
07.2017 - 04.2018
SALES ASSOCIATE
BURBERRY
07.2016 - 07.2017
SALES ASSOCIATE
PANDORA
07.2015 - 09.2016
ASSISTANT MANAGER
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
05.2012 - 07.2013
DUTY MANAGER
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
06.2011 - 05.2012
SERVICE LEAD
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
03.2010 - 09.2010
RECEPTIONIST
PUDONG SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
10.2008 - 03.2010
Hotel Management
Shangri-la Hotel Academy (Zhongshan University)
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management