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Nais Acevedo

Jewelry business Professional

About me:

As a Lead Merchandiser and Jewelry Stylist at a renowned fine jewelry store, I blend my creativity and dedication to customer service to craft personalized, luxurious experiences. With a strong background in hospitality and business development, I specialize in building lasting relationships with high-profile clients, understanding their unique needs, and guiding them through the process of selecting or designing beautiful, meaningful pieces. My commitment to excellence, combined with expert sales advice, ensures clients make informed decisions while enjoying exceptional service. Driven by a passion for design and customer satisfaction, I thrive in collaborative environments, always aiming to exceed expectations.

Professional Experience

Pampillonia Jewelers l Merchandising Lead and Jewelry Stylist

  • May 2024 - Current
  • Design and curate personalized fine jewelry pieces, collaborating closely with clients to bring their unique visions to life, ensuring each design is beautiful, meaningful, and high-quality.
  • Provide expert sales consultation by guiding clients through the selection or customization of jewelry, offering tailored advice to meet their preferences and needs.
  • Build and maintain lasting relationships with high-profile clientele, delivering exceptional service and creating memorable, luxurious experiences that exceed expectations.
  • Leads the visual presentation of the store by curating product displays, organizing inventory, and ensuring all merchandise is styled and showcased to drive sales and reflect the brand’s standards.
  • Stay current with industry trends and continuously enhance skills through GIA courses and continuing education, ensuring the ability to offer innovative and up-to-date design solutions and advice.

Geological Institute of America l Student

  • October 2024 - Current
  • Applied Jewelry Professional:
  • Diamond Essentials
  • Jewelry Essentials
  • Colored Stone Essentials
  • Diamond and Diamond Grading

Yachting and Property Management l Contractor

  • April 2023- May 2024
  • Scroll down for more information regarding each Projects accomplished throughout the year
  • Contractor Looking for a full-time position
  • Collaborated with the property and yacht employees to arrange maintenance, organize cleaning schedules, address guest requests, facilitate efficient operations, and maintain food/beverage inventory.
  • Financial Management: Budgeting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making to ensure the financial health and success of the contract projects.
  • Identified and evaluated prospective projects through strategic research and analysis, assessing their viability and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Possessed requisite certifications and educational qualifications necessary for the successful execution of each project, thereby ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Wow Wong: Event and Social Media Strategist

  • April 2023-July 2023
  • Research and implementation of Wow Wong Business Development Plans
  • Creative content creation
  • Research potential new routes to market by staying informed with industry news, events, and social forums.
  • Research, plan, and execute industry events.

ProGlobalEvents, ProExhibits, and Beyond Live: Business Development Representative

  • July 2022-April 2023
  • Fremont California - In office
  • Actively prospecting for new business through tactics such as cold calling, emailing, and LinkedIn
  • Proficient in the use of salesforce as well as Outreach Programs
  • Experienced in managing full sales cycle - prospecting for new customers, creating my own proposals, and closing business in a high-pressure sales environment.
  • Working within ProExhibits to create designs, manufacture unique booths and manage all marketing environments for clients participating in trade shows, mobile exhibits, as well as permanent installations.
  • Collaborate with corporate clients to engage audiences with dynamic content and compelling experiences that motivate and inspire them. ProGlobalEvents is a premier experiential events agency based in Silicon Valley.

Sprout Mortgage: Production Associate/ Sales Development Representative

  • February 2022 - July 2022
  • San Jose, California, United States - Remote Work
  • Committed to investing in Sprout's borrowers and brokers to ensure growth and success in Sprout's organization.
  • Worked on a team to provide more mortgage solutions quickly/ easily to more individuals. Removed hurdles and empowered our brokers through state-of-the-art technology with both common and uncommon loan programs.
  • Spanning both Non-QM and traditional products with business in both inside sales and retail channels, I worked on complicated transactions to meet the needs of your property investors and self-employed clients.
  • Worked with homeowners, real estate investors, and mortgage professionals. I expanded my ability to deliver tailored lending solutions that accurately meet your clients’ needs.

Jackson Family Wines: Sales Executive

  • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
  • San Jose, California, United States - Territory B2B Sales
  • Manage the San Jose On-Premise Territory of Chain Accounts with 62 Accounts
  • Sell current mass floor displays, construct displays, and put up P.O.S decorations to keep customers engaged
  • Establish and Maintain relationships with district chain, store, liquor, and department managers.
  • Complete daily preplans, recaps, and distribution reports

College Internships and Jobs

  • Boston Beanery: Waitress: June 2019- May 2021
  • Amina's Hair Salon: Social Media and Website Manager: October 2020- March 2021
  • The Wine Bar: Google Ads Manager: March 2021- May 2021
  • Course Hero: Campus Representative: February 2020- May 2020
  • N26: Campus Ambassador: October 2019- December 2019
  • Allstate: Certified Insurance Agent: December 2017- August 2018

Yachting and Property Management Projects

Nova Leadership l Property Manager

  • November 27, 2024 - April 9, 2024 / 7 Estate Properties/ Private
  • Inventory Management: Oversaw the procurement and inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and amenities, ensuring that sufficient stock is maintained.
  • Financial Management: Oversaw that financial aspects of the property are met, including budgeting, maintaining financial records, and providing financial reports to owners ensuring that budgetary constraints are met.
  • Property Maintenance: Ensured that the property is well-maintained by arranging for repairs, inspections, and maintenance services. This includes both regular upkeep and addressing any emergencies that may arise
  • Vendor and Contractor Management: Property managers coordinate with contractors, vendors, and service providers for various tasks such as repairs, landscaping, and cleaning.

Turquoise l Stewardess

  • October 10 - November 13, 2023 / 50m / Charter
  • Safety Awareness: Maintain awareness of safety procedures and assist with safety drills and emergency response protocols.
  • Interior Maintenance: Keep the yacht clean and organized, including cabins, bathrooms, and common areas. Stowed away any valuable items
  • Inventory Management: Manage inventory and provisioning to ensure the yacht is stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Crew Support: Work closely with the rest of the crew to ensure smooth operations onboard the yacht. Assisting with tasks outside of usual duties including navigational assistance during night watch to support the overall function of the vessel.

Sabbatical | Service Stewardess

  • October 1 – 6, 2023 / 36 m / Charter
  • Consistently delivered outstanding customer service during a dynamic week, catering to lunches, meetings, and evening events, with a guest attendance exceeding 50.
  • Prepared a wide range of coffee specialties, including lattes, espresso, macchiatos, and cappuccinos, meeting high quality standards
  • Cleaned and Sanitized the dayhead area, ensuring a pristine environment for new guest
  • Provided a high level of care by professionally steaming guests’ clothing, ensuring a polished and wrinkle-free appearance
  • Ensured that guest cabins are impeccably cleaned

Carinthia VII: Stewardess

  • September 18 – 22, 2023 / 97.2 m / Private
  • Execute Comprehensive cleaning routines, paying meticulous attention to detail in high-touch and high-visibility areas.
  • Expertly handled laundry duties, including washing, drying, ironing, pressing, folding linens, crew uniforms, and guest clothing.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and order of guest communal spaces, such as lounges, and dining areas to create a welcoming environment.
  • Cleaned the crew deck, restocked the fridge, and reorganized cleaning and eating lockers.

9 Meter Private Boat: Deckhand

  • August 23-26, 2023
  • Tender Delivery from Antibes to Monaco
  • Dock up Boat
  • Washdown and Fuel up for Daily charters

Lady Amanda: Housekeeping and Laundry Stewardess

  • August 21, 2023 / 30 m/ Private& Chartered
  • Cleaned and Sanitized cabins, lounges, and communal areas, using high-quality products to create a welcoming and sanitized pristine environment for guest and crew
  • Maintained the interior space of the yacht, ensuring impeccable cleanliness and order
  • Washed, ironed, and folded items to perfection, ensuring that everyone enjoyed freshly laundered items.
  • Systematically counted and recorded the quantities of food and cleaning supplies in designated areas to maintain accurate records of available resources

Glasax: Deckhand

  • August 20, 2023 / 27.1 m/ Private
  • Skillfully cleansed every inch of the vessel’s surfaces, from teakwood accents to windows, using soft brushes, microfiber towels, and high-pressure hoses to unveil its pristine beauty
  • Meticulously detailed the yacht with a combination of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, and synchronized teamwork.
  • Polished stainless steel accents, using gentle yet effective techniques that restore the vessel’s original splendor

Villa Alang Alang: Housekeeper

  • August 31, 2023 – September 7, 2023
  • Performed Through Cleaning and maintenance of all assigned areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, and common spaces to ensure a clean, orderly, and hygienic environment
  • Removed used linens, replacing them with fresh sheets and blankets, and meticulously arranged pillows, and cushions to create a comfortable and visually appealing sleeping environment for guest

Private Villa: Au Pair

  • August 27, 2023 – August 30, 2023
  • Provided attentive care for a 5 year old, ensuring their safety, well-being, and creating a secure and nurturing environment
  • Managed daily schedule, including meal preparation and physical activity while maintaining light housekeeping tasks, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Cheesecake Factory: Waitress

  • April 2023-July 2023
  • Greeted and Served Customers in High volumes while maintain my yachting education and certificates
  • Served multiple tables per night with 80+ guest
  • Stocked Napkins, Silverware, Tea Bags, Dressings, and other supplies
  • Followed guidelines for allergy and diet concerns and obeyed food handling regulations to ensure safety.

Yachting STCW CERTIFICATES

  • STCW Basic Safety (Split, US Exp 2028)
  • STCW ISPS Security Awareness (MCA-Virsec 2023)
  • ENG1 (Exp April 2025)
  • Stewardess YCA Yacht Training
  • Deckhand YCA Yacht Training
  • Food & Hygiene Level 2

Yacht Education

Stewardess YCA Certificates

  • Level 1: Housekeeping Superyachts
  • Level 2: Laundry Stewardess
  • Level 3: Silver Service
  • Level 4: Cocktails and Beverages
  • Level 5: Flower Arrangement
  • Level 6: Caviar
  • Level 7: Cigar
  • Level 8: Safety Operations – Life rafts and Rescue Boat

College Education

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Honors Graduation Date: May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration GPA: 3.58

Marketing Major: Emphasis in Digital Marketing & Professional Sales

Dean’s List: Spring 18', Fall 18', Spring 19', Fall 19', Spring 20', Spring 21'

Presidents List: Fall 2020

Academy of the Vine: Sales and Wine Student June 2021- Feburary 2022

Yautie Education

Scholarships and Awards

Promise, Scholarship of Distinction, B&E Scholar August 2017-May 2021

#1 Bestselling Author, Co-Author of Girls Lead: August 2017

B&E Departmental Scholarship: August 2017-May 2018

Activities

YautieCareers and Property Management

Career Readiness Program, Participant, August 2020 -May 2021

BB&T Emerging Leaders Program, Participant, Oct. 26 & 27 2020

Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity,

  • Member, January 2018-December 2020
  • Vice President of Professional Sales, December 2020-May 2021

Professional Sales Club, Member, Jan. 2018 - Feb.2021

Professional Certifications and Skills

SalesForce

Outreach

Inbound Marketing

Hootsuite Platform

Google Ads

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, OneNote, Word, and Excel

Adobe Photoshop and Spark

Website and Social Media

Design

Volunteer and Fundraising Projects

Meals on Wheels, December 2021, 2022, and 2023

Community Clean Up, November 2017, 2018

Ronald McDonald House March, 2019

Relay for Life April 2019

Soldiers Angels December 2017, 2018