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*Update: The Robert Allen Duralee Group declared bankruptcy in Feb. 2019, sold to new owner who closed all wholesale showrooms to the trade.Increased Proprietary Furniture Sales by 37% and Thibaut Furniture Sales by 165%Converted 31% of Active Fabric only accounts to include Furniture SalesSignificantly increased New Account registrations resulting in new sales dollars. Developed Prototype Sales Training Model for Sales Associates.Influenced Electronic Invoicing Procedures to expedite Cash Flow and reduce redundant billing methods. Contributor to Idea Tank - update and unify operational Showroom Sales procedures nationwide. Responsible for implementing Showroom Merchandising Model and worked with HQ team on regional design goals to increase sales volume. Created and published all Social Media content to promote Atlanta Showroom. Responsible for all Furniture Sales Maintenance and CS from Quoting to Final Delivery.

P I R C H is a revolutionary retail concept specializing in premium lifestyle products for the home.Pirch offers a distinctly unique full-immersion experience for clients seeking the finest in kitchen and laundry appliances, bath fixtures, decorative plumbing and outdoor entertainment products. Manifesto Element #1 - " Live your life, now!"

Develop new and service established business relationships with interior designers, architects, contract design firms, specifiers and builders throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Drive sales through personalized customer service and onsite visits. What a "Brilliant" idea!

We are the "Smart Home" automation resource for interior designers, architects and builders primarily in the SE. Inspired by ideas that provide more comfort and convenience while not distracting from the design and beauty of the home. We are revolutionizing complete home control with a touch of the iPad or Smart phone, whether you are home, at the office or out of town.

Achieved ‘Top 20 Sales Ranking’ status or greater every year of employment, out of 130 sales associates nationally.Created and implemented marketing initiatives primarily targeting, but not limited to, the southeastern United States.Built and developed sustainable client relationships. Initiated space planning and design assistance which contributed significantly to increased sales volume and close ratio. Created and implemented OutReach/InReach Programs to educate client base about products and services.Won sales competitions consistently with respective incentive bonuses valued over $20K.Assisted designers with charitable design projects including D.I.F.F.A., A.S.I.D., and Atlanta’s Symphony Show House.

Managed In-House Operations Staff, which required recruiting, interviewing, scheduling and conducting performance reviews.Negotiated and maintained all vendor contracts for institution’s purchases and services.Developed purchasing department inventory system requirements and implemented efficient computer inventory control system.Ensured contractors adhered to architectural and design specifications on branch and subsidiary office construction projects throughout the state of Florida.Designed interior space plans, utilizing systems furniture for present and future growth.Specified executive office designs, including all common area artwork.

Assisted Corporate Services Director with managing the department.Initiated bids for all service contracts.Consulted on interior design of branch offices.Assisted in construction supervision of branch offices.Served as liaison between institution and contractors, architects and interior designers.