Experience

Designer Support Services
• Virtual Project Coordinator

  • May 2021 - Present


Mecox Gardens

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales And Marketing Specialist

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  * Work with interior designers and architects to source home furnishing products * Extensive industry resources from furniture markets to accessories to talented local artists * Visit local showrooms to see new items and learn * Always on a quest for nontraditional home decor * Strong understanding of what drives the interior design industry and how to manage it * Resolve problems with well thought out solutions * Attention to details and deadlines, improved profits * Work Philosophy: Do whatever it takes to get the job done Show less



Room and Board Mid-Century/Modern Home Furnishing

• Design Assocciate

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2018

  * Responsible for sales: provided exceptional service to every customer * Developed relationships with clients with thorough product knowledge and listening to their needs * Created a cohesive presentation based on customer’s lifestyle, suggested additional items that worked within their space * Strong knowledge of all products from furniture to accessories to present their benefits accurately to clients * Strengthened and grew existing relationships while consistently looking to develop new business through outreach * Worked with interior designers and architects to effectively map current and future sales strategies for their clients * Strong knowledge of interior design, space planning, design software. color. texture and scale * Attended weekly meetings to share information with management and staff on customer feedback, top sellers and market trends * Supported all aspects of order management including processing orders, managing orders and client contact when needed * Partnered with outside companies on in-store events * Consistently achieved and exceeded sales goals * Maintained showroom appearance and appointments Show less



Sassybax Inc.

• Sales Executive/Merchandiser

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2014

  ✔ Developed strong relationships with executive management, buyers and planners in key retailers including Saks, Bloomindales and Specialty Stores ✔ Strengthened and grew existing relationships with current account base as well as prospecting new business ✔ Identified and reacted to new opportunities to maximize account and brand profitability ✔ Analyzed brand selling, shipping and inventory reports; communicated feedback and offered suggestions (to management and cross functional partners) in order to maximize sales and minimize markdowns ✔ Evaluated competitive selling information to keep abreast of the retail landscape. Identified fashion trends, selling opportunities and promotional positioning in order to optimize brand profitability ✔ Partnered with retailers to review sales strategies within the account and expand product offering for best selling items ✔ Coordinated efforts with Sales Support Team at stores to familiarize them with any vendor- specific merchandising tools to improve product visibility ✔ Attended trade shows – local and national Show less



Beautifully Big Intimate Apparel LLC

• Founder/Creative Director

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2010

  ✔ Worked on every aspect of research, design, product development, production, merchandising and sales ✔ Developed a firm market presence through media and events while building relationships with retail management ✔ Coordinated design, fit and team meetings to articulate account needs and ensure product was aligned with brand integrity ✔ Reviewed all packages including chromes, samples, pricing and factory information ✔ Traveled to clients for sales meetings both local and national ✔ Managed all showroom and market appointments Show less



Triangle

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • May 2004 - Sep 2007

  ✔ Developed new relationships and maintained existing relationships with specialty stores with an emphasis on growing the business ✔ Presented product collection to customers and negotiated business terms ✔ Supported all aspects of order management including processing orders, managing orders with accounts and ensuring orders were delivered on time to accounts. Worked closely with customer service ✔ Maintained showroom and market appointments ✔ Communicated retailers feedback on collection each market to team ✔ Organized promotional materials and samples for advertising and marketing initiatives ✔ Reviewed competitive selling information ✔ Organized and set up local and national trade shows Show less