Margarita Gomez
Inside Sales Agent · Momentum Textiles
Newport Beach, CA
In My Own Words
I began my fashion career in retail. After receiving my Fashion Merchandising degree from Cal State Long Beach, I transitioned into the wholesale sector. I have worked in the swimwear industry for one of the leading women's swimwear manufacturers in the fields of Marketing, Public Relations, and Merchandising. As a Public Relations Coordinator at RAJ Manufacturing, I excelled at marketing women’s swimwear to renowned print and online media names such as Elle and Women’s Health. I successfully secured editorials for nine women’s swimwear brands; including GUESS, Hurley, Reef, Nautica, and Ella Moss. I coordinated many successful promotional events such as RAJ Miami Swim Week. I was also charge of the social media for RAJ's three in-house brands: LUXE by Lisa Vogel, Athena, and NEXT swimwear. Most recently, I've been utilizing my exceptional sales skills as an Inside Sales Agent at Momentum Group. I have gained an extensive knowledge of contract textiles through this role. As well as knowledge in order coordination, account management, project management, and logistics within the manufacturing industry.
Work Experience
Inside Sales Agent
Momentum Textiles2017 – Present
• Assist outside sales reps, in multimillion-dollar territories, to effectively drive the market, meet, and exceed sales goals by providing exceptional customer service, and maintain a 95% average customer satisfaction survey. • Successfully manage the lifecycle of multi-phase projects by coordinating order logistic plans working with various departments. • Cultivate relationships with new customers and strengthen current accounts, with a consultative approach and customer-focused mentality, via phone and email interactions. • Efficiently process orders, with a 98% order quality average, provide samples, technical information, quotes, lead times, and submit product claims in a timely manner.
Leasing Consultant
Essex Property Trust2014 – 2017
• Maximize traffic and internet leads by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies. • Successfully convert leads to tours, property tours to leases, and maintain a 30% closing ratio. • Managed resident relations, request, and issues in a professional and timely manner. • Secured seventy-five net leases in 2015 and eighty-five in 2016 and received a "Star Leaser" award. • Received exceptional scores on industry shopping reports and average 95% on client shops.
Public Relations Coordinator
RAJ Manufacturing2013 – 2013
• Successful coordinated many large-scale promotional events such as NEXT National SUP Day and RAJ Miami Fashion Week • Oversaw seven social media accounts for the three in-house brands: NEXT, LUXE by Lisa Vogel, and Athena swimwear. • Worked with renowned print and online media names such as Elle and Women’s Health, and successfully secured editorials for nine women swimwear brands; including GUESS, Hurley, Reef, Nautica, and Ella Moss. • Efficiently tracked inventory of samples in the RAJ marketing department by streamlining the database. • Booked and negotiating cost-effective contracts of models, make-up artist, photographers, and photo-shoot sites. • Coordinated photo shoots and assisted styling models.
Marketing Intern
SwimSpot2012 – 2012
• Exponentially increased social media engagement and following by creating attention-grabbing creative content. • Contributed in growing the customer base of SwimSpot retail stores by contributing in the launching of lucrative promotional campaigns. • Successfully prospected and collaborated with fashion bloggers to produce SwimSpot social media content resulting in overall growth in followership. • Wrote copy and product descriptions for new merchandise for the SwimSpot website. • Assisted the stylist in product and lifestyle photoshoots.
Styling Intern
GLOSS Boutique2011 – 2011
• Worked closely with clients coordinating wardrobes according to their personal style. • Styled models for fashion shows. • Created visual merchandise displays throughout the boutique. • Assisted with organizing promotional events. • Managed the social media sites for the boutique.
Sales Representative
Nordstrom2008 – 2010
• Served as an accessory and product specialist. • Consistently excelled at meeting and exceeding sales goals. • Communicated with various vendors concerning product pricing, availability, quality, and special orders. • Created visual displays in my department.
