Business Development Personal Assistant
Resume:
ANFISA REYTAROVA
*** ********* *** ****** *** MAR CALIFORNIA 92625
**** **** *** #*** ***** BEACH FLORIDA 33139
*************@*****.***
PROFILE
Driven and experienced business development professional with over 10 years of expertise in strategic planning, business growth, and brand promotion. Proven track record of reviving businesses, enhancing brand presence, and implementing innovative marketing strategies. Adept at developing bespoke industry-specific solutions that drive revenue growth. Willing to relocate to Orange County, CA - San Diego, CA - Los Angeles, CA. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
MANOLIS PROJECTS GALLERY – MIAMI, FL
FEBRUARY 2024 – PRESENT
Lead business development initiatives and execute high-end contemporary art sales. Develop and implement innovative marketing strategies to enhance outreach and grow sales.
Expand Manolis Gallery’s brand presence across various ventures, ensuring sustained growth and prominence in the art world.
Visual Display and Art Consultation: Responsible for the visual display of artworks within the 6,700 sq. ft. gallery, ensuring that each piece is presented in a manner that enhances its appeal and aligns with the gallery’s aesthetic. Provide expert art consultation services to clients, offering guidance on selecting artworks that best suit their personal or corporate collections. Establish and nurture relationships with high-end hotels, condominiums, and commercial buildings, promoting the gallery’s curated selection of works in these venues. Coordinate the placement of artwork in external venues, which increases the gallery’s exposure to potential clients and provides opportunities to reach new audiences outside the gallery setting.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JALAN JALAN COLLECTION – MIAMI, FL
APRIL 2019 – JANUARY 2024
Directed business development efforts, driving significant growth in furniture sales through targeted market research and strategy implementation. Successfully revived the retail store business heavily impacted by COVID-19, bringing back clientele accustomed to the “new norm” of online shopping for furniture, including upholstery, a behavior that was unprecedented prior to the pandemic. Ensured Jalan Jalan Collection maintained and expanded its physical presence, with two locations in Miami Design Center (a 3,700 sq. ft. showroom and an 8,000 sq. ft. trade warehouse) and the opening of a new 7,500 sq. ft. showroom in Laguna Niguel Design Center, Orange County, CA, in February 2022.
Implemented a new social media marketing strategy that generated $600,000 in sales in 2022.
Conducted in-depth market research to identify trends ahead of the competition and sourced inventory accordingly, successfully mitigating the impact of global supply chain disruptions.
Buyer/Inventory Collections Merchandiser, Visual Merchandiser, and Window Display Coordinator: Oversaw the selection and presentation of inventory, ensuring that product displays and visual merchandising aligned with brand standards and consumer trend Product Line Development & Sales Success
At Jalan Jalan Collection, I developed and successfully launched the my own Home Bath and Beach Collection, a cohesive product line that featured high-quality items across multiple categories: bedding, bath towels, bathrobes, kimonos, beachwear and accessories. beach towels, beach bags, beach hats, beachwear, kimonos, and accessories. This collection became quite popular, driving significant sales across our Miami Design Center and Orange County locations. Customers frequently purchased items across multiple categories, appreciating the continuity of style and quality—from bathroom linens to loungewear, bedding, and beachwear.
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
INTEGRO CAPITAL INTRODUCTION – MIAMI, FL
JANUARY 2008 – JUNE 2012
Established and led a boutique capital introduction company focused on raising capital for a carefully selected group of hedge funds, each with less than $1B AUM. Raised over $250 million for funds represented, navigating the challenges of the financial crisis and recession.
Built and maintained a robust network of private, institutional, and family office investors globally, with a strong emphasis on South and Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN/THERAPIST
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CCF – MIAMI, FL
JCS OF SOUTH FLORIDA COUNSELING SERVICES —MIAMI, FL AUGUST 2013 — DECEMBER 2016
EDUCATION
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – MIAMI, FL
SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2016
— MASTER’S IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2016
MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY – MOSCOW, RUSSIA
SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2016
— MASTER’S IN POLITICAL JOURNALISM & LINGUISTICS
SKILLS
Business Development
Sales Strategy & Management
Sales Closing
Marketing Strategy and Implementation
Strategic Planning & Execution
Art Curation & Gallery Management
Brand Development
Digital Marketing & Branding
Market Research & Analysis
Client Relationship Management
Social Media Management
Multilingual: English (Fluent), Russian (Fluent), Ukrainian (Fluent), Spanish - Conversational, Italian (Intermediate - in progress), French (Intermediate - in progress)
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