Experience

EQ3

• Canada
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Store Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

  Supervised, hired and terminated Sales & Warehouse staff, scheduled employees; coordinated and executed sales events, staff incentive programs, merchandise & window displays and floor moves; handled payroll, petty cash, bank deposits, computer maintenance and updates of both software and hardware; produced sales reports, conceived of and promoted special events; improved client relations and facilitated troubleshooting; managed ordering, inventory and monitoring of stock merchandise and special… Show more Supervised, hired and terminated Sales & Warehouse staff, scheduled employees; coordinated and executed sales events, staff incentive programs, merchandise & window displays and floor moves; handled payroll, petty cash, bank deposits, computer maintenance and updates of both software and hardware; produced sales reports, conceived of and promoted special events; improved client relations and facilitated troubleshooting; managed ordering, inventory and monitoring of stock merchandise and special order product. Increased sales every month (5-10%) resulting in 40% increase over previous year. Show less Supervised, hired and terminated Sales & Warehouse staff, scheduled employees; coordinated and executed sales events, staff incentive programs, merchandise & window displays and floor moves; handled payroll, petty cash, bank deposits, computer maintenance and updates of both software and hardware; produced sales reports, conceived of and promoted special events; improved client relations and facilitated troubleshooting; managed ordering, inventory and monitoring of stock merchandise and special… Show more Supervised, hired and terminated Sales & Warehouse staff, scheduled employees; coordinated and executed sales events, staff incentive programs, merchandise & window displays and floor moves; handled payroll, petty cash, bank deposits, computer maintenance and updates of both software and hardware; produced sales reports, conceived of and promoted special events; improved client relations and facilitated troubleshooting; managed ordering, inventory and monitoring of stock merchandise and special order product. Increased sales every month (5-10%) resulting in 40% increase over previous year. Show less



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Furniture Consultant

  • Oct 2004 - Jul 2010

  Top producer for 6 years in furniture sales, add-on protection services and the opening of credit cards. Built and maintained a large, loyal clientele. Trained new hires in product knowledge and Macy's/Federated computer systems and corporate procedures and sales culture. Managed Special Orders - assisted all other sales associates in ordering & tracking special orders; organized and maintained library of fabrics, swatches & catalogs. Participated in setting up… Show more Top producer for 6 years in furniture sales, add-on protection services and the opening of credit cards. Built and maintained a large, loyal clientele. Trained new hires in product knowledge and Macy's/Federated computer systems and corporate procedures and sales culture. Managed Special Orders - assisted all other sales associates in ordering & tracking special orders; organized and maintained library of fabrics, swatches & catalogs. Participated in setting up furniture/mattress/rug departments in preparation for store Grand Opening Show less Top producer for 6 years in furniture sales, add-on protection services and the opening of credit cards. Built and maintained a large, loyal clientele. Trained new hires in product knowledge and Macy's/Federated computer systems and corporate procedures and sales culture. Managed Special Orders - assisted all other sales associates in ordering & tracking special orders; organized and maintained library of fabrics, swatches & catalogs. Participated in setting up… Show more Top producer for 6 years in furniture sales, add-on protection services and the opening of credit cards. Built and maintained a large, loyal clientele. Trained new hires in product knowledge and Macy's/Federated computer systems and corporate procedures and sales culture. Managed Special Orders - assisted all other sales associates in ordering & tracking special orders; organized and maintained library of fabrics, swatches & catalogs. Participated in setting up furniture/mattress/rug departments in preparation for store Grand Opening Show less



Design Purchasing International/HWD Inc.

• Miami, FL

• Vice President

  • Jun 1993 - Sep 2004

  HWD - A family owned Interior Design firm specializing in high end residential projects and commercial projects throughout the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America. DPI - A family owned Purchasing Agent for the Hospitality Industry and Export Company specializing in design products such as home and hospitality interior furnishings. Coordinated sales and purchasing; Managed office and warehouse; Supervised personnel and Project Management. Computerized business - procured &… Show more HWD - A family owned Interior Design firm specializing in high end residential projects and commercial projects throughout the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America. DPI - A family owned Purchasing Agent for the Hospitality Industry and Export Company specializing in design products such as home and hospitality interior furnishings. Coordinated sales and purchasing; Managed office and warehouse; Supervised personnel and Project Management. Computerized business - procured & customized software, installed & networked hardware Show less HWD - A family owned Interior Design firm specializing in high end residential projects and commercial projects throughout the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America. DPI - A family owned Purchasing Agent for the Hospitality Industry and Export Company specializing in design products such as home and hospitality interior furnishings. Coordinated sales and purchasing; Managed office and warehouse; Supervised personnel and Project Management. Computerized business - procured &… Show more HWD - A family owned Interior Design firm specializing in high end residential projects and commercial projects throughout the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America. DPI - A family owned Purchasing Agent for the Hospitality Industry and Export Company specializing in design products such as home and hospitality interior furnishings. Coordinated sales and purchasing; Managed office and warehouse; Supervised personnel and Project Management. Computerized business - procured & customized software, installed & networked hardware Show less



Todd Miller Realty, Inc/Coldwell Banker

• Licensed Real Estate Salesman

  • May 1985 - May 1993

  Sold Residential Real Estate in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties specializing in high end properties & waterfront properties for 8 years. Top Producing Agent for various months throughout tenure Sold Residential Real Estate in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties specializing in high end properties & waterfront properties for 8 years. Top Producing Agent for various months throughout tenure



Bloomingdales

• Furniture Salesman

  • Jun 1984 - Aug 1985

  Youngest furniture salesman ever hired, at that time, for this big ticket department in any Bloomingdales store nationwide. Participated in setting up store & department in preparation for store Grand Opening Youngest furniture salesman ever hired, at that time, for this big ticket department in any Bloomingdales store nationwide. Participated in setting up store & department in preparation for store Grand Opening