Connie Scarfone
Edmondson Park,NSW
Summary
Seasoned Senior Consultant with 20 plus-year background in Bridal and Fashion Industries. Strong structured thinking and problem-solving skills. Unfailingly collaborate closely with internal teams to improve performance and sales targets. Talented in using advanced techniques and methods to maximise sales outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant Bridal Manager
Penrith Bridal Centre
Penrith, NSW
09.2017 - Current
- Directed major client engagements and monitored asset managements
- Designed new projects with timelines, budgets and scope of work plans
- Introduced new systems of organization to streamline company changes
- Increased profits by 90% through effective client engagement.
Senior Consultant Manager
Sposa Group
leichhardt, NSW
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock level and databases updated
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Wedding car operator
own business
glenwood, NSW
02.2015 - 02.2017
Wedding Planner
own business styling by Connie
glenwood, NSW
02.2000 - 02.2017
- Negotiated prices with supplies, inspected venues and selected vendors to meet couple expectations
- Conducted initial consultants with clients to discuss wedding details, venue options and other logistics to understand vision and budget
- Compiled contrasts for vendors and clients prior to starting work to meet legal, health and safety obligations.
Tupperware manager
Sydney, NSW
02.2007 - 02.2012
bridal consultant
Abbey Bridal
Sydney, NSW
02.1997 - 02.2003
Assistant Fashion Designer
Park Avenue Bridal
parramatta, NSW
02.1995 - 02.1997
Education
Certificate II in Business Management (TBA) -
Baulkham Hills Tafe NSW
01.2009
Associate Diploma: Apparel production -
Darlinghurst Tafe NSW
01.1997
Certificate in custom clothing -
Baulkham Hills Tafe NSW
01.1994
Year 10 certificate -
Greystanes High School
Skills
- Qualified Bridal Industry Sales Manager and Fashion designer
- Sales Manager and fully trained skilled dressmaker and hand embellisher
- Provide training to new sales members, including closing the deal strategies
- manage and Organise a day to day Team of members in all aspects of bridal sales, fittings, alterations, providing weekly mentoring coaching and sales techniques
- * Manage and organise a team of specialised alterations machinists
- Quality control and manage each client's experience from start to finish
- * Manage unhappy and dissatisfied clients, defuse and resolve situations
- *Open and close till send through reports of daily earnings and measure against sales targets
- * Select pre season new styles from 15 designers
- * Organised and merchandise trunk shows, strategize and select gowns that are best selling and meet latest sales trends and fashion styles
- * Organise customer payment plans
- Driver’s license and reliable transport
- 5 years professional Event planner, Birthdays, Christenings, Weddings and Engagements
- 6 years Sedan Hire Car Driver
- 3 years in-house presentation of tupperware
- Professional presentation
- Excellent phone manner-Well-spoken
- Great people skills and can do attitude
- Experienced veteran trainer supervisor and manager
Websites
Timeline
Senior Consultant Bridal Manager
Penrith Bridal Centre
09.2017 - Current
Senior Consultant Manager
Sposa Group
02.2015 - 02.2017
Wedding car operator
own business
02.2015 - 02.2017
Tupperware manager
02.2007 - 02.2012
Wedding Planner
own business styling by Connie
02.2000 - 02.2017
bridal consultant
Abbey Bridal
02.1997 - 02.2003
Assistant Fashion Designer
Park Avenue Bridal
02.1995 - 02.1997
Certificate II in Business Management (TBA) -
Baulkham Hills Tafe NSW
Associate Diploma: Apparel production -
Darlinghurst Tafe NSW
Certificate in custom clothing -
Baulkham Hills Tafe NSW
Year 10 certificate -
Greystanes High School
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