Vida Balzano

Skilled at engaging customers and driving sales by developing attractive and creative displays. Able to work quickly and independently to put together the materials and products needed and complete arrangements. Excellent sense of color and coordination with in-depth product knowledge.

• Detail-oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Bilingual
• Maximize business opportunities
• Enthusiasm

Visual Merchandising, Brandy Melville

Jun 2022 - Current

• Worked with retail staff to ensure that the merchandise were displayed in accordance with corporate standard requirements and seasonal trends.
• Tracked product flow and inventory levels to optimize merchandising.
• Crafted appealing, eye-catching visual displays to lead customers through entire store.
• Installed decorations such as banners, flags, festive lights and bunting on or in building, exhibit hall, street, or booth.
• Dressed mannequins for displays.
• Taught sales staff to coordinate colors of clothing racks and counter displays to better engage customers.

Sales Associate, Vintage Kilo

Aug 2021 - Jun 2021

• Successfully handled incoming merchandise weekly and prepared it for purchase. 
• Welcomed customers and offered quick assistance to handle diverse needs.
• Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift.
• Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices and process transactions.
• Boosted sales by 30% over a 6 month period.

Bondi Restaurant, Waitress

May 2021-Jul 2021

• Set up tables with glassware, linens and silverware to prepare tables for service.
• Showed guests to table and handed menu upon entry.
• Communicated with guests regarding special requests, allergy issues and other dietary restrictions.
• Maintained knowledge of current menu items, ingredients and preparation methods.
• Operated POS system to issue bills and collect payments.
• Addressed and resolved customer concerns quickly, working with management to fix complex issues.

Retail Assistant, FIUME

Sep 2019-Jan 2020

• Helped customers to satisfy merchandise needs and resolve service problems.
• Worked on sales floor to assist customers with merchandise requests and store policy questions.
• Demonstrated integrity and honesty in interactions with associates and customers.
• Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
• Helped customers find desired items and sizes by closely supporting each person throughout the buying process.

Colegio Parque de España. Rosario, Argentina

Minor in Humanities.