Natalie Halfacre
Summary
Experienced Jewellery and Watch professional with outstanding interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a strong ability to cultivate relationships. Particular expertise quickly building rapport with luxury clientele, positioning products and services, and coordinating sales with internal teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Sales Representative
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Sourced, designed and created individual pieces for personal client base ranging in price from $10k to $150k
- Grew sales by word of mouth and specific clienteling strategies in local market
- Attended jewellery tradeshows and worked with branded jewellery companies.
Sales Professional
Traditional Jewelers
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Progressively grew personal sales of over $1 million annually
- Coordinated and co-hosted VIP and elite clients at events in local market
- Evaluated product sales to maintain working stock of best sellers
- Contributed to development of company-wide sales strategies, store promotions and incentive programs
- Contributed to comprehensive training for sales staff on products and techniques, client cultivation and follow up.
Sales Professional
Shreve & Co. Jewelers
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Top salesperson, achieving sales of $750k annually
- Represented company at watch and jewellery events
- Coordinated store participation at community outreach events to VIP and luxury demographics
- Proactively established relationships with repeat clients.
Sales Professional
Traditional Jewelers
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Consistently provided exceptional customer service by using consultative sales approach
- Maintained and arranged store displays to highlight merchandise and enhance sales
- Followed store opening/closing procedures and all payment processing guidelines
- Trained and guided new hires on best practices and selling strategies.
Education
Graduate Gemologist - Gemology
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, California01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Chapman University
Dodge College Of Film And Media Arts05.2008
Minor in Spanish - Language
Chapman University
Orange, California05.2008
Skills
- Sales and product Development
- Client Relationship Management / Etiquette
- Product Specifications Knowledgeable
- Positive and Dedicated Work Ethic
- Outreach / Presentations
- Special Events / Luxury Clients
- Account Coordination / Collaboration
- New Product Launches / Development
Watch Brand Experience & Training
Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Panerai, Chanel, Omega, Breitling, Baume & Mercier
Fine Jewelry Brands Experience & Training
Kwiat, Ippolita, David Yurman, Norman Silverman, Roberto Coin, Mikimoto, Marco Bicego
Timeline
Personal Sales Representative
01.2013 - 01.2016
Sales Professional
Traditional Jewelers
01.2011 - 01.2013
Sales Professional
Shreve & Co. Jewelers
01.2010 - 01.2011
Sales Professional
Traditional Jewelers
01.2008 - 01.2010
Graduate Gemologist - Gemology
Gemological Institute of America
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Chapman University
Minor in Spanish - Language
Chapman University
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