CHARLES BROOKS
Brooklyn, NY ****8
*********@***.*** 646-***-****
PROFILE: An enthusiastic, reliable, and hard working individual. Experienced in introducing,
explaining and demonstrating new scents and concepts. Dedicated self-starter with
excellent communication and persuasive presentation skills
OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging position where my background in sales, client relations and administrative
operations would allow me to make a valuable contribution to a growing
organization.
EXPERIENCE:
9/2009 - Present BLOOMINGDALE’S, MACY’S HERALD SQUARE, New York, NY
Fragrance and Beauty Specialist
• Achieves $1K daily sales of high-end luxury fragrances for L’Oreal, Coty,
Chanel Perfumes, Clarins, P&G, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, LV&H, and
Beaute Prestige through active listening and exceptional customer service
• Successfully launches new fragrances and exceed sale goals for visual
promotions by providing product knowledge and effective sale methods
• Performed hands-on demonstrations and sold over 150 different fragrances
• Exercises a professional enthusiastic image in appearance, words and actions
• Demonstrates ability to develop good relationships with clients
• Works together with colleagues as a team player to help others meet there goals
in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Creatively organizes displays and tailors gift sets and product packages to
customers specification for maximum sale productivity
11/2007 – 9/2009 BASIC RESEARCH-STRIVECTIN SKINCARE CO., New York, NY
BLOOMINDALE’S
Skincare and Beauty Specialist
• Sales Representative who developed and established over 400 client
• Established new accounts while servicing existing accounts, obtained orders
• Adjusted content of sales presentations; focused sales efforts on specific
customers; submitted orders; kept management informed of competitive
activities; monitored competition
• Provided numerous comprehensive skin care consultations, education,
emphasized product benefits and encouraged clients to purchase appropriate
skin care products
• Updated my job knowledge and skills by participating in educational seminars
four times a year
• Exploited selling opportunities at the retail level consistently with company
programs and strategies to positively influence sales
• Oversaw advertising, promotion, stock maintenance, and inventory control
OTHER SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Able to type 60WPM
• Ability to multitask, work independently and diversely within a team
environment
• Extraordinary organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
(Bilingual Spanish/English)
EDUCATION: Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY
2010-Present Associate in Arts (AA)