Experience

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  Urban Barn

  • South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

  • Assistant Manager

    • Feb 2023 - Present
    • South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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  C21 Ace Realty

  • Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

  • Licensed Realtor

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

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  The Frame Workshop of Appleton, Inc.

  • Owner/Executive Designer/Boutique Manager

    • 1996 - Present

    Key decision maker for nation’s most award-winning framing business. Executive designer and principal developer of gallery of home decor products and gift shop portion of the Frame Workshop business.• A key decision maker whose judgment results in business developing a consistent pattern and contemporary edge. Through design, presentation, and diversity of products, business has captured 100+ framing awards, more than any other gallery in North America• Develops corporate business through coordinating logistics for framing of historical pieces; works with largest museums in the area, athletic teams, and other community agencies in the preservation of historical pieces • Re-designed physical Frame Shop and managed the construction for home décor and gift gallery resulting in significant increase in customer base through more consumer exposure; increased revenue for business by $150K/year during an economic downturn period (2008-2010)• Designs and manages all aspects of home decor and gift gallery; has consistently been featured in the Picture Framing Magazine (PFM) and the Gift Magazine as one of the top 100 galleries in the industry earning the reputation of a “destination shop” instead of a “walk-up”• Serves as the principal buyer for all lines of home décor, gifts, art, fine jewelry and collectibles resulting in gallery housing a diversity of quality products for consumers • Provides a highly-educated approach to the company’s products which garners a critical level of trust and enthusiasm from customers, and a significant level of repeat business and new referrals • Provides consultation and personal shopper services wherein customers specify budget and themes in products to consider in the design • Manages client base, advising clients on new products, services, and trends (POS system),

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  Accent Art Distributors Ltd

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Sales Manager

    • 1989 - 1996
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

    Managed activities associated with marketing, advertising, PR, selling, installing or constructing collections and customer follow up with the sales department.• Worked on team with a hands-on, empowering attitude, resulting in meeting established sales goals and projected margins• Provided inside and outside sales for the lower mainland territory and Vancouver Island; ensured that all sales customers receive superior service• Designed and set up trade show booths as well as provided customer service by working the booths• Provided excellence in customer service; was the face of the organization recognizing and welcoming a strong diversity of client cultures • Fixed framing equipment as needed; monitored mechanical and repair records• Scheduled all projects, installations, deliveries, and pick-ups