Farino Proeve
Paramaribo
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at SR+ Real Estate & Consultancy, excelling in relationship building and market research. Adept at leveraging social media marketing and customer service skills to drive revenue growth. Recognized for developing promotional strategies that enhance brand awareness and foster client loyalty. Well-organized in coordinating project tasks and individual assignments for high-performance marketing campaigns. Knowledgeable about marketing approaches and strategies for supporting team efforts and achieving marketing goals. Resourceful and hardworking with strong attention to detail and systematic approach. Talented Marketing Assistant with hands-on experience rendering support to marketing team to help enhance company profits. Well-versed in compiling and distributing data, organizing and hosting presentations and researching marketing conditions. Tech-savvy individual proficient in job-related software paired with deep knowledge of latest trends and marketing techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Agent
SR+ Real Estate & Consultancy
Paramaribo
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Insurance Agent.
- Sold Real Estate.
- Created invoices for customers.
- Heavily involved in all the Social Media pages.
- Fieldwork Sales.
- Created a social media calendar.
- Head of the marketing department.
- Developed relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop promotional materials that highlighted the features of our products.
Sales Agent
Rudan Trading Co.
Paramaribo
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Did logistics for Pool Clients.
- Created an Inventory List.
- Created a Social Media Calendar.
- Fieldwork sales and Cold Calls.
- Cashier.
- Integral part of the marketing team.
- Planned meetings through Odoo.
- Also created a Potential Candidates list and filtered all until the upper management decided on who to hire.
- Developed relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
- Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
Supervisor
TBL Cinemas
Paramaribo
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitored concessions workforce to ensure quality job performance.
- Conducted weekly inventory.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms and pricing.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Restaurant Manager at XO Lounge
South Square Plaza / XO Lounge
Paramaribo
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed operations at XO Lounge.
- Successfully met and exceeded guest satisfaction survey.
- Communicated performance assessments to team members and advised on methods for improving sales and service outcomes.
- Addressed customer complaints and developed solutions based on feedback.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
- Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Event Coordinator
Lustig Events
Paramaribo
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Managed preparations for various events.
- Communicated with the team regarding scheduling and task allocation.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
- Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
- Maintained an organized database of contacts using software applications like MS Excel and Access.
- Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Schellhammer Business School
Estepona, Spain05.2021
B.B.A. - Incomplete
FHR School of Business
Paramaribo, Suriname01.2018
B.B.A. - Incomplete
Johnson & Wales University
Miami, FL, USA06.2010
High School -
Alpha Max Academy
Paramaribo, Suriname05.2008
Skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Motivating others
- Stress-free
- Solution-oriented
- Networking
- MS-Office
- Knowledge of social media
- Excellent communication skills
- Non-verbal communication
- Content creator in Canva
- Eye for detail
- Ability to fill in where needed
- Willingness to learn
- Customer service
- Market research
- Social media marketing
- Relationship building
- Networking skills
- Promotional strategies
- Field sales
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- B2B and B2C sales
- Sales strategy
- Cash handling
- Team member motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Brand awareness
- Sales territory analysis
- Solutions planning
- Customer seating
- Written communication
- Event planning
- Event marketing
- Social media management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/17/89
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Member of the event planning committee for Alpha Max Academy, 2007
- Best Business Graduate Award from Alpha Max Academy, 2008
- Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) via Alpha Max Academy, 2008
- Participant at the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) in 2008
- Accreditation Services for International Colleges (ASIC) certificate via Schellhammer Business School (2020)
- I wrote my final thesis at the university on the commercialization of European football
- Experience in sports writing, sports analysis, and sports reporting
- Volunteered with various event organizations such as Surifesta, Jaarbeurs, BUBU Festival, and, in the USA, volunteered to help with 'Sranang Dey' in Miami
- Volunteered at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami on behalf of the Miami-Dade Community
- Finished a bartending course in Miami, FL, at the Elite Bartending School
- Experience in hosting and organizing various events in Miami, Spain, Orlando, and Suriname
- Part of numerous marketing campaigns for college projects
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Sales Agent
SR+ Real Estate & Consultancy
04.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Agent
Rudan Trading Co.
01.2024 - 03.2024
Supervisor
TBL Cinemas
08.2017 - 12.2017
Restaurant Manager at XO Lounge
South Square Plaza / XO Lounge
05.2016 - 01.2017
Event Coordinator
Lustig Events
02.2007 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Schellhammer Business School
B.B.A. - Incomplete
FHR School of Business
B.B.A. - Incomplete
Johnson & Wales University
High School -
Alpha Max Academy