Andrea Ford Schulze Email & Phone Number

One La-Z-Boy Dr., Monroe Mi 48162, United States

Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Monroe, Michigan, United States

Utilized architectural base plans and design program standards to develop new stores and remodel projects. Participated in development of new store concepts and displays based on project scope, including conducting research, developing detailed drawings, estimating costs, and identifying potential suppliers related to updating or creating new store design elements, graphics, fixtures, and building materials as required. Performed construction drawing checks for standards adherence, quality, and accuracy. Executed final implementation of showroom drawings. -Analyzed current vendors during setup of national accounts to determine improvement opportunities based on established baseline costs, as well as exploring new vendors for current and future potential design needs. -Effectively executed 22 show room installations – verifying inventory accuracy, completing visual merchandising for new store grand openings.-Completed two High Point Furniture Market, 100,000-square-foot installations.-Implemented a change in graphic production reducing cost/project by approximately 10%, -One of five design team members charged with developing nationwide showroom prototype, established $2,500,000 brand standard.-Developed vendor onboarding process. -Attended trade shows as well as researched materials, trends, suppliers, etc. for area of specialty (graphics, interior finishes, and contract furniture) to identify new items of value to program.-Negotiated national accounts for vendors related to graphics, contract furniture, and interior finishes to reduce overall cost of materials specified for new construction.

Toledo, Ohio, United States

Responsible for designing custom residential window and bedding projects. Consulted with clients and advised on products to best suit needs while creating custom look for home. Oversaw final execution of customer’s purchase in home with install crew. -Averaged over $150,000 in annual sales, on pace to beat first-year budget. -Established territory, gathering up to 50 new clients in a sixty mile radius via cold calling and customer relation management. Customers included real estate agents, contractors, and home construction.-Collaborated with team of installers to complete design projects.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Controlled, tracked, and maintained appropriate stock levels of upholstery merchandise for 75 stores nationwide. • Assisted Head Upholstery Buyer in the decision making process for new merchandise which consisted but is not limited to the selection of fashion forward fabrics and styles to distribute to stores to satisfy consumer trends. • Reviewed, discussed, and negotiated new product purchases with various vendors.• Developed several prototypes for furniture and signage with employees in China and Corporate Marketing.• Instated Special Order program that began generating over 8% of national monthly sales within 4 months.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Responsible for maintaining daily operations for retail stores that generated over $10,000,000 in annual sales.• Supervised and trained a staff of 13 sales associates.

St George, Utah, United States

• Directed new store opening, which included showroom set-up, job fair and coordination of all grand opening events.• Primarily responsible for the facilitation of all sales and operational aspects for furniture store generating over $1,500,000 in annual revenues. • Visual Merchandiser for showroom from 2007-2008.• Conducted sales training meeting and activities encompassing core policies, while emphasizing in-depth product knowledge, as well as highly effective sales and customer service techniques.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

• Oversaw full range of management responsibilities including, but not limited to; preparation of daily sales reports, customer service issues, inventory management and opening and closing of the showroom. • Trained in various aspects of store systems management to prepare for Store Manager position.

Toledo, Ohio, United States

• Provided customers with product knowledge and customer service.• Developed ongoing customer relations which attributed to enhancing personal sales.• Averaged $70,000 in monthly sales.