Barbara Soto Kessel

Director of Sales at NOLA Wedding Guide
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Metairie, Louisiana, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sales
      • 2015 - Present

    • Owner/CEO
      • Feb 2009 - Present

      • Creative business focused professional with a five-year career path as an on demand hair and make-up artist to clients ranging from local celebrities, models, and bridal groups.• Teach in small or large group setting creating custom looks that meet individual styles and preferences and exceed expectations.• Passionate and caring talent for accentuating beauty for each client, as well as minimizing physical and emotional flaws. • Creative business focused professional with a five-year career path as an on demand hair and make-up artist to clients ranging from local celebrities, models, and bridal groups.• Teach in small or large group setting creating custom looks that meet individual styles and preferences and exceed expectations.• Passionate and caring talent for accentuating beauty for each client, as well as minimizing physical and emotional flaws.

    • Bobbie Brown-Business Manager
      • Jun 2012 - Dec 2014

      Offer a proven track record as a top sales producer with strong product demonstration and closing skills.• Found ideal product demonstration locations, ensured best opening stock levels, and developed compelling visual presentations.• Coordinated high-impact opening events with buyers.• Conducted monthly sales training and motivational meetings with staff.• Exceeded personal sales goals, 162% to quota. Non-Profit Events: Nola Fashion Week, St Elizabeth’s Guild, Ladies Leukemia League

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Independent Consultant
      • Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

      Responsible for marketing high quality jewelry, to individuals/groups, through homes shows and B2B.• Main objective was growth and profitability; while enriching the lives of other and providing exceptional customer service.• Direct selling.• Participated in monthly training and opportunity presentations. Responsible for marketing high quality jewelry, to individuals/groups, through homes shows and B2B.• Main objective was growth and profitability; while enriching the lives of other and providing exceptional customer service.• Direct selling.• Participated in monthly training and opportunity presentations.

    • Personal Care Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Free Lance Make-Up Artist
      • Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

      • MAC Freelance Team• Advanced makeup application services - responsible for customer service and product knowledge.• Accountable for foundation and color matching and educating the customer on how to recreate their new look.• Proven ability to understand customers’ expectations and communicate effectively to address their needs and concerns. • MAC Freelance Team• Advanced makeup application services - responsible for customer service and product knowledge.• Accountable for foundation and color matching and educating the customer on how to recreate their new look.• Proven ability to understand customers’ expectations and communicate effectively to address their needs and concerns.

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Manager
      • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

      • Responsibilities included account management, growth and profitability, retention, execution of marketing strategy, sales and inventory management.• Exceeded sales expectations for an industry leading nationwide company.• B2B marketing and partnership incentives.• Received promotion from Associate Sales Representative to Assistant Store Manager. • Responsibilities included account management, growth and profitability, retention, execution of marketing strategy, sales and inventory management.• Exceeded sales expectations for an industry leading nationwide company.• B2B marketing and partnership incentives.• Received promotion from Associate Sales Representative to Assistant Store Manager.

    • Sales Representative- Prescriptives Cosmetics/ Kiehls-Counter Manager
      • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

      Managed scheduling, record and verification procedures and set sales and employee goals to maintain department objectives.• Responsible for stocking consistency in my department and maintaining accuracy of current merchandise.• Ensure training of employees and policies and procedure are followed accordingly.• Maintained strong customer relations and satisfaction.• Responsibilities included; Makeup Applications, Consultations of the skin and makeup products. Inventory/Stock Reports, creating and managing events and freelance staff.

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant to Managers, Trainer, Bartender and Server
      • Oct 2005 - Jan 2008

      • Provide excellent customer relations and exceptional service. Received 100% score on secret shopper report after 6 months of employment.• Trained new employees on customer service skills, company policies and beliefs.• Assisted Management with purchase orders for bar stock, employee cash out procedure, closing registers and proper cleaning procedures. • Provide excellent customer relations and exceptional service. Received 100% score on secret shopper report after 6 months of employment.• Trained new employees on customer service skills, company policies and beliefs.• Assisted Management with purchase orders for bar stock, employee cash out procedure, closing registers and proper cleaning procedures.

Education

  • Aveda Institute-New Orleans
    Cosmetologist
    2008 - 2009
  • Delgado Community College
    General Studies, Biology, General
    2003 - 2007
  • Immaculata High School
    General Studies
    1999 - 2003

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