A l b a A r e v a l o

Senior level professional skilled in securing contracts by leading new markets, maintaining relationships & managing order full cycle. In order to succeed, one must focus, strategize, adapt & persist.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Successful closer.

Effective consultative approach.

Expert trend forecasting in the Interior design market.

Proficient in maximizing client engagement.

Skilled in implementing strategies top/ exceed sales targets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

05/2017 - 04/2020 Exquisite Surfaces - Miami, FL

Design Consultant

Exquisite Surfaces is an iconic purveyor of new and antique materials: French Oak floors, a global selection of stone floors, as well as several collections of hand painted concrete tiles created in collaboration with Contemporary artists.

I coordinated with Interior Designers, Architects and their clients in successfully specifying flooring materials for their commercial, hospitality and residential projects. Scheduling Lunch-n-learn, Accounts phase management, marketing and outreach were some of my daily duties performed from the Wynwood showroom and throughout the state of Florida, which often involved travel for presentations.

12/2009 - 04/2017 Agencie No. 9 - Miami, FL

Tenacious Self-Starter

Headed my own jewelry design operation. Sourced, designed, commissioned, marketed and sold one of a kind jewelry pieces.

04/2005 - 09/2009 Odegard, Inc. - Miami Design District, FL

Regional Sales Manager / Design Consultant Acquired new business for a philanthropy minded luxury designer of museum quality rugs, hand-crafted furniture & custom finishes application throughout the SE US and the Caribbean.

Structured Sales strategies for designated territory including FL, GA, TN & PR.

Customized micro-marketing campaigns and Powerpoint presentations for prospect/

client territory monthly visits.

Assessed product manufacturing feasibility by partnering with the Art and the Production

Depts. when creating custom rug and furniture

designs.

Exhibited at industry related local trade shows such as HD Boutique (Hospitality Design), Casa

Decor, as well as Dwell Magazine’s “Dwell in

Design” in SF and L.A., CA.

Executed quarterly Art exhibits for evolving showcase of fine artists including Mira Lehr, Robert Miller, Russell Sharon, Sibylle Pasche.

Coordinated the unveiling of new collections, fundraisers for RugMark.org, and event

productions associated with Art Basel Miami

and Design Miami.

SKILLS

Fully bi-lingual: Spanish and English, some Italian

Proficient in PC, Apple, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, CRM and Social media savvy.

Facility to manage multiple projects/tasks

Strong, budgeting, project management and negotiations skills.

EDUCATION

08/1989 - 05/1992 Florida International University Miami, FL

Business Management / Art History- Courses completed:

Art History and Appreciation, Budgeting & Finance, Public Speaking, Organizations and Management, Foundations of Public Policy, Foundations of Public Administration, Intergovernmental Relations, Contract Management & Research Methodology,

SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

Co-Produced several pop-up art exhibits with GUAVA including:

~ 2005-The Deck Show- Purdy Gallery

~ 2006- Permanent Mark Exhibit- Circa 28

~ 2007- Mightier than the Sword - Moshi Moshi.

2009-2013 Event Coordinator- TOTT Global, a SF based gallery, during Art Basel- Miami.

2010- 2013 Facilitator- ArtoConnecto- a non-profit Summer program benefiting talented

inner city children through the mentoring of

Miami's brightest artists.

2011- 2015 On-site Coordinator for L.A. based art collective, Friends With You, for Art Basel-Miami.

Hobbies: travel, photography, nature, culture, yoga.

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