Ariel John Lacuesta

Sales Associate | Prestige Community Entertainment Professional | Dancer

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

Experienced Salesperson with a demonstrated history of working in the luxury goods, jewellery & watch industry. With a deep level of product knowledge, AJ offers a high level of customer service & complete client experience. * * * After attending casual commercial dance classes at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, AJ booked his very first professional job touring with Australian duo Shakaya, as opening support act on Kylie Minogue’s National “Fever” Tour 2002. Technically & Internationally trained, AJ undertook his artistic studies at Broadway Dance Center - Manhattan, New York City USA (International Student Visa Program) Following on from abroad, scouted at an open audition, he was awarded further training at Patrick Studios Australia, under Creative Director: Todd Patrick in the Professional Development Program (Scholarship) With his professional presentation & work ethic, AJ has been privileged to work with various local and international artists, toured nation wide, print & television, as well as being a brand ambassador for a multitude of well known successful companies.

Experience

  • Cartier (10 yrs 3 mos)
    • Prestige Community
      Apr 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

      High-Jewellery Fine Watch Making Precious Stones Diamonds

    • Sales Associate
      May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

      Provide the highest level of client service & high-end sales. Specialising in fine jewellery, time pieces, & accessories at the Melbourne Flagship City Boutique, Collins Street - “The Paris End”

    • Brand Ambassador
      May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

      • “Into The Wild” Panthère de Cartier The Atrium, Federation Square • “Guirlande de Cartier” Bag Launch Collins Street Boutique, Melbourne • “The Exhibition” NGA, Canberra Private Jet & Gala Dinner Chaperone • “Panthère de Cartier” Watch Relaunch Collaboration Harrold’s Luxury Department Store, Collins Street • Flinders Polo - Guest 2018 & 2019 Flinders, Victoria • Bentley Drive - New Fleet 2017 Red Hill, Victoria • Grand Opening Melbourne Flagship Boutique Metropolis Events, Southbank

  • Dancer | Entertainer at Professional Experience
    Jan 2002 - Present · 24 yrs 7 mos

    Artists : Armin Van Buuren • Barbara Tucker • Brian McFadden • Chris Lilly • Guy Sebastian • Gina G • Inaya Day • Kate Alexa • Holly Valance • Jade MacRae • Jessica Mauboy • RedFoo • Kate Cebrano • Katherine Ellis • Luciana • Megan Washington • Natalie Basingthwaite • Natalie Gauci • Nathaniel Willemse • Paulini Curuenavuli • Prinnie Stevens • Rhonda Birchmore • Ricki-Lee Coulter • Selwyn • Shakaya • Zoe Badwi Clients : Adidas • American Crew • AusDance • Belvedere Vodka • Boylesque • Crown Casino • Fashion+Aid • Foxtel • Garnier • The Just Group • KPMG • L’Oreal • Mercedes • MYER • Nike • Norwegian Cruise Line • Opera Australia • Princes Of The Night • PriceWaterhouseCoopers • RNBLive Friday’s • Suzuki • Twenty20 Cricket • Volkswagen Television : ARIA Awards • Australia’s Got Talent • Bollywood Film • Coles TVC • Dancing With The Stars • Good Friday Appeal • X-Factor • It Takes Two • Kath & Kim Movie • Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards • The Footy Show • The Kitchen Musical AXN • TV Week Logie Awards

  • Senior Receptionist at Fitness First Australia
    Nov 2009 - May 2016 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Member Account Management Open/Close Fitness Club Administration Assistant Customer Service First Aid Trained

  • Client Advisor at MARAIS
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 · 6 mos

    High-End International Multi-Brand Luxury stockist featuring Homme & Femme Boutiques. Housing such labels as: Alexander McQueen • Balenciaga • Balmain • Celine Chloe • Emilio Pucci • Givenchy • Guiseppe Zanotti Kenzo • Lanvin • Linda Farrow • Loewe • Rick Owens

  • Senior Sales Professional at Prada Group
    Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Donna & Uomo departments in Chadstone Boutique