Dorothy J. Ehmsen Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Commissioned based National Sales Associate. Identify and develop clients spatial plans to improve sales, support new and existing accounts by recommending products based on customer needs and desires, answer questions regarding product information, installation and logistics in shipping. Consistently demonstrate professional customer service to external and internal showroom clients.

Chandler, Arizona

Commission based Sales Associate for Point of View, Encore, Petites, Indie Studio and Dresses

Scottsdale, Az

Commission based sales associate responsible for reaching and exceeding monthly sales goals. Developed and nurtured relationships with clients and designers by assisting with product selection, space planning, utilizing focal points, coordinating color and texture in the home furnishings environment. Monitored all open orders from placement to delivery. Assisted in all aspects of daily showroom operations and opening and closing procedures.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Supervised a staff of 15. Assisted the store manager in all financial, human resources, asset protection and operational activities. Managed general daily operations of store such as scheduling, cash handling, inventory. price changes and merchandise resets. Trained associates on sales expectations and communicating product knowledge and styling along with visual merchandising techniques.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Arizona Area

Excelled as a server in a high-volume and fast-paced airport bar by solely managing 23 tables at onetime. Raised guest check averages through suggestive selling of additional courses and promotional cocktails. Put guests at ease by anticipating and fulfilling their timely needs and special dietary concerns.Certificate of Title 4 Training for Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control

Phoenix, Arizona Area

In charge of up to 7 employees as Manager on Duty for the Graham and Gunn men’s suit pop up stores at the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley Costco Stores. Wrote daily sales reports, photographed daily before, during and after pictures of event, handled relations with store management, led team to drive sales totaling up to 20k.

Greater New York City Area

Reported directly to the Director of Licensing and Syndication. Managed domestic and foreign rights requests from attorneys, businesses, publishing houses, law schools and students, prepared contracts, negotiated permissions fees.Assisted with the product launch of the Steven Emanuel Bar Preparation Course. Provided support for the marketing and sales efforts that included event promotion, set up and break down. Exposed to all facets of driving a product from conception to launch. Acted as representative at college table days. Served as liaison to internal departments (Marketing, Legal Education and E-Commerce) to insure that all projects were executed correctly and on schedule. Provided technical assistance with website merchandise updates. Prepared and reviewed statistical marketing reports.

Greater New York City Area

Fashion Stylist for The McCall, Butterick and Vogue Pattern companies. Styled the magazines, catalogs, book covers, brochures and displays, sourced and procured accessories, furniture and props. Attended trade shows and market appointments for children, junior and adult divisions, produced trend reports by forecasting color, fabric, silhouette and trend direction. Supervised staff and models for location and in house studio photo shoots, recruited and scheduled models.

Greater New York City Area

Weekend Program Producer for the following shows;“Tell It to the Judge” with the Hon. Howard E. Goldfluss, “In the Doctor’s Office” with Dr. Robert M. Giller, “The Pet Show” with Warren Eckstein. Served as liaison to internal departments(Promotions, Sales and Programming). Contacted advertisers for sales team, wrote pitch letters and weekly press highlights, researched timely topics and booked guests, assisted with the implementation of on-going contests, promotions and publicity events. Invited on “Rambling with Gambling” morning show as Fashion Expert guest.

B.A., Communication

Activities and Societies: Team member of first Women's Lacrosse TeamMinor in Public Relations and Advertising. First women's Lacrosse Team

Marketing And Fine Art