Claude Francesca Aubourg
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Virgin Voyages, New York, NY January 2021 – February 2025 Voyage Planner
Promoted sales to direct sailors by initiating calls, acting on leads and/or prospects in order to identify travel needs, presenting/explaining Virgin Voyages products, and making travel recommendations; promoted upselling cross-selling
Established and maintained quality sailor relationships by delivering exceptional RockStar Service, building rapport, identifying and meeting sailor's needs and expectations to include sailor retention goals, and following up as necessary, in order to close sales to meet/exceed goals
Built and maintained effective relationships with new and existing sailors
Sought opportunities to promote/sell Virgin Voyages based on sailor's travel history
Louis Vuitton, Boca Raton, FL January 2020 – December 2021
Client Advisor
Initiated the process on building a genuine relationship with the client by determining the client’s needs and offering direction to appropriate departments
Acted as client’s first point of contact within the store and set the tone for the client’s experience
Manifested the Louis Vuitton Promise to build a genuine relationship and cherish the client’s time spent at the Maison while ensuring that each client is greeted with the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism, partnering with the Client Experience team
Collaborated with the store team at large to create a seamless client experience; maintained daily calendar of client appointments and on-going events in-store
Acted as ambassador of the brand, ensuring that every client is treated according to the Louis Vuitton promise
Maintained a strategic sales mindset, willingness to learn, and a passion for connecting with our clients
Norwegian Cruise Line, Various Locations September 2018 – March 2020
Personal Cruise Consultant
Promoted sales to direct consumers by initiating calls, acting on leads and/or prospects to identify travel needs
Presented and explained Norwegian Cruise Line products and made travel recommendations
Promoted sales to direct consumers by initiating calls, acting on leads and/or prospects to identify travel needs
Established and maintained quality customer relationships by delivering exceptional customer service, establishing rapport, identifying, and meeting customer needs and expectations; followed up with consumers to close sale
Researched and resolved general and specific reservation inquiries including general questions, latitude information, related amenities, and more for group and individual bookings and maintain effective relationships with new and existing consumers
One Sotheby’s International Realty, Fort Lauderdale, FL May 2021 – January 2025 Real Estate Agent
Reviewed trade journals and attended staff and association meetings to keep informed on marketing conditions, property values, and legislation which would affect real estate industry
Designed all flyers and brochures for open houses and events; rented and sold properties for clients on commission basis
Supervised the closing process to provide clients with an efficient and smooth transaction experience
Held buyer and seller consultations to find out needs and wants in a home, then found a home to meet those needs
Used CRM to nurture acquired and assigned leads to convert to clients and closings
Guided clients through buying/selling process, following multi-point plan to achieve excellence in working with each client
Represented the Sotheby's brand in your community
Brodsky NYC, New York, NY April 2017 – December 2020
Leasing Agent
Represented the property owner in new leasing transactions for luxury high-rise complex in Manhattan
Managed and coordinated rent-stabilized lease closing
Maximized landlord revenues by determining price and negotiating new lease terms while consistently closing new business
Created internal and external marketing materials including promotional website content, building brochures, training materials, and daily web advertising
Obtained pictures and measurements of apartments for inclusion in newspaper advertisement and real estate booklets listing a description of the property
EDUCATION:
Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration; Concentration in Marketing
SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Lotus Notes, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, WordPress, basic HTML programming, CRM, Onsite, Yardi