Petros Chimbodza

Key Job Responsibility - Gallery Director (Park West Gallery) - Led gallery operations on luxury cruise ships (CCL Dream, CCL Paradise, Celebrity, HL Westerdam), generating $180k-$250k revenue per 7-day cruise via auctions, private sales, and VIP collector events. - Managed 2-5 Primary point of contact for cruise staff and VIP guests, ensuring exceptional service and building long-term collector relationships (400+ VIPs with $25k+ repeat buyers). - Hosted daily art seminars and live auctions for 200-500 guests, achieving 35% attendance and converting 18% into leads. - Trained and coached 2-5 Art Associates, increasing team sales by 42% in 2024 via structured training and guest engagement strategies. - Collaborated with hotel directors, cruise directors, and future cruise teams to cross-promote programs and enhance guest engagement. - Turned around struggling galleries and deployed fleet-wide to boost numbers on CCL Paradise, CCL Dream, and Celebrity ships. - Consistently Top 10% Gallery Director fleetwide, achieving 110-135% of sales targets and 4.8/5 guest satisfaction ratings.

CORE STRENGTHS
- Guest Likability - 4.9/5 satisfaction
- Public Speaking - 600+ auctions/seminars
- High-Ticket Closing - Picasso, Rembrandt, Dali
- Turnaround Specialist - Deployed fleet-wide
- Systems: Park West POS, Fidelio, Seaware, Salesforce

EXPERIENCE
Gallery Director & Auctioneer | Park West Gallery | 2021-Present
- Promoted from Associate in 12 months (fastest track)
- Carnival Paradise #1 Fleet Turnaround - COO Award
- Auctioneer Fast Track - High Honors
- $200k-$300k/gallery cruise, 115-140% target
- Managed 2-5 Associates, fleet deployments

Directed gallery operations, ensuring polished presentation, smooth events, and consistent client experience.

Curated artwork displays to align exhibitions with sales goals and collector interests.

Managed client relationships, providing tailored guidance on acquisitions and artwork selections.

• Advised buyers and sellers on pricing, market trends, and transaction requirements.
• Negotiated offers and contract terms to support successful property closings.
• Coordinated viewings, inspections, and communication between clients, attorneys, and transfer teams.
• Managed property listings and maintained accurate sales information across online portals.
• Generated qualified leads through cold-calling follow-up, referrals, and targeted prospecting.
• Evaluated property market data to guide listing strategies and client recommendations.
• Resolved transaction issues promptly, maintaining smooth progress from offer to completion.
• Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
• Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.