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sales or design consultant Resume
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| Desired Industry: Multiple Job Offering |
SpiderID: 2173 |
| Desired Job Location: Los Angeles, California |
Date Posted: 3/25/2005 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: two weeks |
| Desired Wage: 65,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
OBJECTIVE
To further my career in a sales/design consultant position with a nationally recognized company within home furnishings, window fashion or home decor industry, focusing on extreme client satisfaction. Offering excellent earning potential, ongoing training to ensure my advancement and a fun and exciting environment.
Experience:
EMPLOYMENT
Jan. 2004- Present J.C. Licht Co./ Benjamin Moore, Carol Stream, IL.
Design consultant
Provided expert window fashion advice, using a consultative approach. Built rapport and trust with clients, including Interior Designers. Consistently exceeded sales quotas in all aspects of home decor. Achieved highest sales in the company, by maintaining superb client satisfaction with attention to detail and follow-up throughout the sales cycle. Expertly utilized color skills to provide color consultations in home and in the store.
June 2003- Jan 2004 Eddie Z’s Blinds and Draperies, La Grange, IL.
Shop at Home Consultant
Out of 40 sales/design consultants ranked in the top three.
Provided creative in-home decorating advice while building rapport and trust with clients to build relationships, and ensure repeat business. Consistently exceeded sales quotas (Maintained sales status of $60,000+ per month).
Sept. 2001-June -2003 The Perfect Choice, Crystal Lake, IL.
Designer and Painter
Effectively prospected for clients and offered design/decorating assistance. Creatively and expertly painted homes and offices, using specialized painting techniques such as, faux finishing, stenciling and wallpapering. Made recommendations for furniture, accessories and draperies, by creating sales boards and AutoCad drawings to present to clients.
Jan 2001-Sept 2001 Designer Doors Inc., Chicago, IL.
Mid-West Account Manager
Rated number 1 sales office in the company (custom wooden garage door manufacturer) with annual sales revenue of $13 M. Consistently exceeded monthly sales quota of $100,000. Received bonuses for 7 out of 9 months for top sales. Initiated a call strategy for client follow-up and prospecting. Achieved sales through quick response of proposal and drawings.
Used qualifying skills to consistently up sell client while maintaining integrity.
Created proposals, maintained database, managed office administration, and
supported outside sales staff. Participated in direct sales in showroom as well as,
design, setup and operation of trade show exhibits.
Kimberley J. (K.J.) Grandinetti page 2
Relocation due to parent injury, July 2000- December 2000
Sept 1999-July 2000 The Great Indoors, Scottsdale, AZ
Imported Rug Specialist
Top producing sales person within the department. Received Associate of the month for February. Provided showroom and in-home sales and design services for the Imported and designer rug department. Initiated and maintained relationships with Interior Designers to generate repeat business. Responsible for and delegated departmental merchandising, signing, and shipping of rugs.
Jan 1997-August 1999 Circuit City Stores Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Sales: Major Appliances Department
Top sales producer in store. Received many awards and prizes for consistently exceeding sales goals. Established relationships with contractor/builders and general public to provide excellent customer service. Consistent follow through and call backs. Actively involved with store set-up and Grand Opening procedures. Proficiently participated in departmental maintenance, bi-weekly inventory control, promotional materials, and signing.
April 1990- Sept 1996 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Crystal Lake, IL
Department Manager/Support Manager
Department Manager for Seasonal/Lawn and Garden Department. Supervised staff of 13. Responsible for daily merchandising, seasonal changeovers, product ordering , daily evaluation of P&L. Scheduling, delegation and reviews for staff. Also, Support Manager assisting Store Manager in the overall operation of the store including the front end, receiving, and the UPC office.
Education:
EDUCATION
1985-1986 William Rainey Harper: Architectural Technology (certificate)
1998-1999 Scottsdale Community College: Interior Design (certificate)
Affiliations:
EMPLOYMENT
Jan. 2004- Present J.C. Licht Co./ Benjamin Moore, Carol Stream, IL.
Design consultant
Provided expert window fashion advice, using a consultative approach. Built rapport and trust with clients, including Interior Designers. Consistently exceeded sales quotas in all aspects of home decor. Achieved highest sales in the company, by maintaining superb client satisfaction with attention to detail and follow-up throughout the sales cycle. Expertly utilized color skills to provide color consultations in home and in the store.
June 2003- Jan 2004 Eddie Z’s Blinds and Draperies, La Grange, IL.
Shop at Home Consultant
Out of 40 sales/design consultants ranked in the top three.
Provided creative in-home decorating advice while building rapport and trust with clients to build relationships, and ensure repeat business. Consistently exceeded sales quotas (Maintained sales status of $60,000+ per month).
Sept. 2001-June -2003 The Perfect Choice, Crystal Lake, IL.
Designer and Painter
Effectively prospected for clients and offered design/decorating assistance. Creatively and expertly painted homes and offices, using specialized painting techniques such as, faux finishing, stenciling and wallpapering. Made recommendations for furniture, accessories and draperies, by creating sales boards and AutoCad drawings to present to clients.
Jan 2001-Sept 2001 Designer Doors Inc., Chicago, IL.
Mid-West Account Manager
Rated number 1 sales office in the company (custom wooden garage door manufacturer) with annual sales revenue of $13 M. Consistently exceeded monthly sales quota of $100,000. Received bonuses for 7 out of 9 months for top sales. Initiated a call strategy for client follow-up and prospecting. Achieved sales through quick response of proposal and drawings.
Used qualifying skills to consistently up sell client while maintaining integrity.
Created proposals, maintained database, managed office administration, and
supported outside sales staff. Participated in direct sales in showroom as well as,
design, setup and operation of trade show exhibits.
Kimberley J. (K.J.) Grandinetti page 2
Relocation due to parent injury, July 2000- December 2000
Sept 1999-July 2000 The Great Indoors, Scottsdale, AZ
Imported Rug Specialist
Top producing sales person within the department. Received Associate of the month for February. Provided showroom and in-home sales and design services for the Imported and designer rug department. Initiated and maintained relationships with Interior Designers to generate repeat business. Responsible for and delegated departmental merchandising, signing, and shipping of rugs.
Jan 1997-August 1999 Circuit City Stores Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Sales: Major Appliances Department
Top sales producer in store. Received many awards and prizes for consistently exceeding sales goals. Established relationships with contractor/builders and general public to provide excellent customer service. Consistent follow through and call backs. Actively involved with store set-up and Grand Opening procedures. Proficiently participated in departmental maintenance, bi-weekly inventory control, promotional materials, and signing.
April 1990- Sept 1996 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Crystal Lake, IL
Department Manager/Support Manager
Department Manager for Seasonal/Lawn and Garden Department. Supervised staff of 13. Responsible for daily merchandising, seasonal changeovers, product ordering , daily evaluation of P&L. Scheduling, delegation and reviews for staff. Also, Support Manager assisting Store Manager in the overall operation of the store including the front end, receiving, and the UPC office.
Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive sales/design consultant, and retail experience within a targeted market of home decor, window fashions, including custom shutters, high end custom garage doors, bedding, furniture as well as big box experience(Wal-Mart). Award winning sales leader due to commitment to customer satisfaction. Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and tremendous industry knowledge. I am goal and results oriented, and extremely focused.
Reference:
Thea Johnson
911 Darlington
Crystal Lake, IL. 60014
815-540-6554
Linda Saucy
17 E. Oak St.
Lake in The Hills, IL. 60102
874 658-7012
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