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Maria Gatchalian

Sydney

Summary

I’m Maria and I am on a working holiday visa. I have 7 years of experience in luxury retail and in between in the salon sector as a receptionist at a beauty clinic and self employment at a salon. I have worked for Parfums Christian Dior for nearly 6 years in total as an ambassador and more than 2 years as manager. I’ve also worked in most retailers in the UK including Harrods Beauty, House of Fraser, Boots and Debenhams. This helped with delivering strategic consulting services to enhance client business operations. Utilized in-depth industry knowledge and analytical skills to identify and implement effective solutions by using booking systems such as LVMH IPOS and treatwell. Track record of building strong client relationships and driving measurable results. I created personal relationships with my clients, adding them to loyalty programmes, taking personal details and noting what they have been purchasing as well as interests which helps us for future visits and to show we value them. This also allows them to try new products, offering individual consultations and we’re able to let them know of exclusive offers especially if we have to make up for footfall. I invite clients to events, return appointments made straight after their purchase, making phone calls for reminders, to ensure their return and they are satisfied with service. Another valued skill is being able to communicate by speaking clearly and listening carefully towards clients as well as team members to create a nice working environment and atmosphere. I’ve had the same team on and off for years and have worked well together. I ensure this by listening to their needs, creating daily briefs, targets and goals for the week/month, doing reviews to let them know what us individuals and as a team are doing well in and what we can improve on. I've also had the experience of opening and closing stores which is a massive responsibility as you have to make sure everything is secure, tills are cashed up, sending figures and reports to area/regional managers. Lastly, key factors in being in a managerial role include sorting out delivery, stock take, visual merchandising and ordering items for the counter.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveller

OSMP One-step Marketing and Promotions
05.2025 - Current
  • Worked alongside cosmax, prestige and sephora brands in flagship store david jones, myer and sephora Sydney locations.
  • Reported daily and weekly sales metrics to management.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop strategies with selling.
  • Supported colleagues during periods of high workload or staff absences to ensure consistent service levels were maintained across the team.


Account Manager

Dior
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Improved overall team productivity by implementing best practices in organization and time management.
  • Implemented CRM system to track client interactions and feedback, leading to more personalized service.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service through return appointments made straight after purchase, invites for in-store events, discount weeks and offering 20 minute complimentary consultations/makeovers.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.

Lash Technician

Self Employed
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Eyelash services tailored to all clients needs.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively with shared responsibility in reception.
  • Follow up calls and emails for clients to ensure treatments and service are done to a high standard.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Dior Ambassador (Part time)

House of Fraser
10.2018 - 05.2022

Due to restrictions during COVID, I went through closures of stores therefore had to go back as an ambassador with parfums christian dior after being an account manager. In this time I had experience being a receptionist at a beauty clinic and after opened my own business as a lash technician for a few months until was offered management position again.

  • Developed and maintained extensive network of contacts, resulting in increased visibility.
  • Creating a welcoming atmosphere to both staff and clients.
  • Enhanced overall shopping experience for customers with a clean, organized, and visually appealing retail space.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Receptionist (Part time)

05.2021 - 01.2022

Account Manager

Dior
10.2020 - 02.2021

Account Manager short term due to Debenhams store closure all over the UK.

Consultant

Clinique
02.2018 - 10.2018

Consultant

Jack Wills
12.2017 - 01.2018

House of Fraser
07.2015 - 07.2015
  • Company Overview: Worked in all floors: Loading bay, womenswear, menswear, accessories and beauty, furniture and visual merchandising

Education

Btec Level 3 Extended Diploma - Art and Design

City of Bristol College Green
07-2019

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City of Bristol College Green
06.2019

AS Levels - Art, Textiles, Health and Social care

Redcliffe Sixth Form
07.2017

GCSEs - Art, Textiles, Religious Education, English Language, English Literature, History, Maths, Additional Science

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
06.2016

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Team leadership & development
  • CRM software
  • Revenue growth

Languages

English
Filipino

Timeline

Traveller

OSMP One-step Marketing and Promotions
05.2025 - Current

Account Manager

Dior
06.2022 - 06.2024

Lash Technician

Self Employed
01.2022 - 05.2022

Receptionist (Part time)

05.2021 - 01.2022

Account Manager

Dior
10.2020 - 02.2021

Dior Ambassador (Part time)

House of Fraser
10.2018 - 05.2022

Consultant

Clinique
02.2018 - 10.2018

Consultant

Jack Wills
12.2017 - 01.2018

House of Fraser
07.2015 - 07.2015

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City of Bristol College Green

AS Levels - Art, Textiles, Health and Social care

Redcliffe Sixth Form

GCSEs - Art, Textiles, Religious Education, English Language, English Literature, History, Maths, Additional Science

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Btec Level 3 Extended Diploma - Art and Design

City of Bristol College Green
Maria Gatchalian