Gina Dela Cruz
Interior Designer
Pasig City
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner
5GC Interiors
Pasig City
11.2018 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Closing of projects supervise from inception to completion
- Increase business revenue
Sales Manager
V Roque Corporation
Makati
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
- Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
Education
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Miriam College
Quezon City 06.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Financial Management
Timeline
Business Owner
5GC Interiors
11.2018 - Current
Sales Manager
V Roque Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2017
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Miriam College
06.2005 - 05.2009