SARA M. KARNAVAS
**** ********* **. ******* *****, IL 60515
708-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Seeking a position in the Sales Industry in which my various skills, experience and education can be implemented to provide comprehensive results in sales. Experienced in driving sales, opening new distribution within a vast territory and customer driven.
EDUCATION
• Governors State University: University Park, Illinois
Bachelor of Health Administration, January 2014 – Present
• Harold Washington College: Chicago, Illinois
Associate of Arts Degree, Overall GPA: 3.5 July 2012
• Illinois Institute of Art: Chicago, Illinois
Overall GPA: 3.3
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Luxottica North America, May 2019- August 2023
Midwest Tiffany & Persol Sales Consultant
Managed 150 accounts across the WI, IL and Upper Peninsula
• Hit Sales targets quarterly
• Strong relationship building within my accounts
Opening new distribution with Optometrist offices for Tiffany & Persol eyewear
Managed account numbers to hit brand commitments
Traveled bi weekly to ensure all buyers were serviced
Cycling & zoning to hit all prospects within a territory
Drive sales by showing consistent communication and new product
Shinola Chicago, October 2018-Present
Midwest Area Brand Coordinator
• Ensure and train for exceptional customer service
• Works closely with store sales teams to provide support on all sales or inquires in regards to Shinola
• Help store teams in visual display within territory
• Scheduling Selling events that align with peak traffic periods
Majorica Luxury Goods & Jewelry, Chicago, April 2013- October 2018
Brand Ambassador & Regional Merchandiser
• Implement Visual directives
• Ensure new deliveries are executed
• Drive sales by performing trunk shows
• Open new business for the brand
• Train staff on product knowledge
Rachel Roy, Illinois April 2017-December 2017
Regional Merchandiser
• Ensure all deliveries are merchandised
• Driving sales
• Performing trunk shows
• Training staff on visual displays
Aldo Shoes, Illinois, July 2012- February 2013
Sales Associate
• Sold seasonal shoes to customers
• Merchandised the store window displays weekly
• Performed sales while marketing shoe cleaner and products for additional purchase
ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Batch Manager, Outlook, Adobe 9 and Patient tracking software, OSS software,