Partner in new business venture, offering clients all aspects of interior design and home remodel needs.Launched new opportunity in a challenging retail environment and continue to drive new business through networking and client referrals.Design interiors for residential and commercial clients; provide space plan, assist in selection of color, fabrics, and interior product, hire and manage sub-contractors.Assist in selection of vendors and local marketing coordination.Cultivate… Show more Partner in new business venture, offering clients all aspects of interior design and home remodel needs.Launched new opportunity in a challenging retail environment and continue to drive new business through networking and client referrals.Design interiors for residential and commercial clients; provide space plan, assist in selection of color, fabrics, and interior product, hire and manage sub-contractors.Assist in selection of vendors and local marketing coordination.Cultivate client relationships to best understand their design needs and budget to provide the best personalized client service.Develop relationships by networking with other professionals and social networks to expand contacts and cultivate new clients. Show less

Utilizing sales and management experience and color and design knowledge, quickly learned the interior design and furniture industry to drive sales, increasing same store volume exponentially.Worked with interior design staff to understand their business goals and how critical success factors are measured, achieved and reported to establish short term and long term goals.Provided consistent individual development strategies that contributed to the national recognition of one designer… Show more Utilizing sales and management experience and color and design knowledge, quickly learned the interior design and furniture industry to drive sales, increasing same store volume exponentially.Worked with interior design staff to understand their business goals and how critical success factors are measured, achieved and reported to establish short term and long term goals.Provided consistent individual development strategies that contributed to the national recognition of one designer for $1 million dollars in annual sales.Directed the visual merchandising of a newly opened location resulting in higher level of customer interest. Consistently made "follow the delivery" accent calls with the design staff to increase accessory sales and contribute to better margins.Hired, developed and trained talented individuals, assisting them in their growth as interior designers. Show less

Responsible for multi-department purchasing, supporting a growing national chain of 25 stores selling storage/organization products and furniture for the home and office.Developed business strategies and assortment plans in multiple categories that supported company sales, gross margin and turnover objectives.Categories contributed annual sales of $12 million representing 20% of company's sales.Defined the Seasonal (Christmas) category, incorporated European product new to our… Show more Responsible for multi-department purchasing, supporting a growing national chain of 25 stores selling storage/organization products and furniture for the home and office.Developed business strategies and assortment plans in multiple categories that supported company sales, gross margin and turnover objectives.Categories contributed annual sales of $12 million representing 20% of company's sales.Defined the Seasonal (Christmas) category, incorporated European product new to our market, added proprietary sub-categories, resulting in increased sales and profit margins.Worked with US and Overseas vendors to develop and source innovative new products resulting in better profit margins and a competitive edge.Established and maintained a professional rapport with vendors, effectively persuaded suppliers to extend payment terms that pushed payables from Net30 to upward of Net90 that resulted in better cash flow.Worked with manufacturers to identify go-to market strategies and promotions.Prepared purchase orders, expedited flow of product in multi-store distribution.Provided stores with merchandising direction using planograms and hands-on demonstration.Assisted in the development of marketing plans to position products for successful sales and inventory turnover.Provided product training. Show less