Experiences

—  Internships and real world job experiences

HAVERTYS FURNITURE

IN-HOME DESIGNER

June 2019 - Present

Winston-Salem, NC

  • Assists Sales Associates in closing transactions by providing design services to Havertys customers

  • Visits clients homes to assure proper furniture placement and color coordination

  • Builds Presentation Board, consisting of the colors and placement of furniture in the home, the visual samples of the actual furniture, the room plan, and any needed accessories

  • Draws floor plans using Havertys' "RoomPlanner" software

  • Maintains consistent level of sales and other key metrics as required by management, including a minimum monthly sales volume

KENDRA SCOTT

SALES ASSOCIATE

November 2018 - July 2019

Greensboro, NC

  • Went above and beyond to create an unforgettable customer service experience

  • Acted as a stylist and personal shopper by using creativity to build entire looks using Kendra Scott jewelry

  • Built the Kendra Scott brand in the community through participation in trunk shows, charity events, and team volunteer outings

  • Understood the details of upcoming events, actively participated in event execution, and networked with customers to share event leads with the Community Relations and Events Manager

  • Had an enthusiastic approach to help cultivate a culture of camaraderie among fellow employees and customers

  • Proactively assisted in store opening/closing duties

BASSETT MIRROR COMPANY

ASSISTANT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

October 2018 - Present

High Point, NC

  • Inside sales associate, approached and assisted customers through the furniture buying process

  • Recommended products based on customer needs and desires, answered questions regarding products

  • Maintained a knowledge of sales, promotions, store policies, and security practices

  • Prepared sales slips and contracts, arranged delivery and facilitated special requests and orders

BEVELLO

SALES LEAD

April 2017 - May 2019

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC

  • Hired in April 2017 as a stylist; promoted to Sales Lead November 2017

  • Hosted 3+ exclusive events for 20+ VIP members, executing set up, entertainment and provided styling tips to attendees

  • Developed a deep understanding of the brand and its merchandise to communicate effectively with customers and market products efficiently

  • Prepared 20+ visual merchandising presentations designated by corporate HQ to encourage customers to purchase new seasonal merchandise

  • Provided one-on-one styling for clients, consistently meeting weekly individual sales goals that maximized profitability

  • Created highly stylized and pleasing compositions at photo shoots and video content captures featuring a variety of products from the furnishings, electronics and consumer goods industries

  • Worked directly with interior design leads of the Havertys, Macy's, Aspen Home and Bassett accounts to create branded marketing campaigns and content for social media, websites, apps and catalogs

  • Collaborated with design team on space, color, and aesthetics while styling rooms/vignettes for daily content captures while keeping client preferences in mind

KREBER

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN

January 2018 - April 2018

High Point, NC

  • Connected with 30+ top-tier designers and sales representatives to ensure company’s designer database was updated on a regular basis

  • Created a detailed Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) training document that outlined changes in company methodology

  • Utilized Customer Relationship Management Software to update designers contact and purchasing information

THE MT COMPANY

SHOWROOM INTERN

October 2016 - April 2018

High Point, NC

  • Identified potential merchandising opportunities and provided creative solutions to the store management team

  • Executed styling of all merchandise in accordance with the visual directives

  • Built window and upper displays, dressed bust forms, and merchandised fixtures

  • Recreated the merchandise presentation as illustrated in Company directed marketing and merchandising floorset documents

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

OVERNIGHT VISUAL MERCHANDISER

May 2017 - March 2018

Greensboro, NC

  • Daily responsibilities included assisting customers with styling needs and working directly with the visual sales lead to assess inventory of merchandise

  • Assisted visual manager with weekly mannequin re-merchandising, designing promotional window displays and seasonally inspired floor sets

  • Executed a fall window display that incorporated creative storytelling elements and highlighted key seasonal merchandise

  • Responsible for training 3+ brand representatives on the brand culture, merchandising skills and how to properly assist customers

ALTAR'D STATE

BRAND REPRESENTATIVE + VISUAL MERCHANDISER

Summer 2017

Greensboro, NC

  • Connected with 30+ top-tier designers and sales representatives to ensure company’s designer database was updated on a regular basis

  • Created a detailed Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) training document that outlined changes in company methodology

  • Utilized Customer Relationship Management Software to update designers contact and purchasing information

THEODORE ALEXANDER

CUSTOMER RELATIONS INTERN

Summer 2017

High Point, NC

  • Assisted Interior Designer with home visits to clients’ houses, interacting efficiently and respectfully

  • Designed and executed 8 window displays to draw clients into retail store and showcase current styles

  • Managed and organized store booth at special events such as the annual Southern Ideal Home Show

  • Listened to designer’s requests and produced both small and large projects based on clients’ needs

  • Attended furniture market with Interior Designer and established a client network

  • Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills while promptly resolving customer complaints

  • Operated and oversaw retail store and documented sales

DESIGNER'S ATTIC

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN

February 2014 - March 2015

Kernersville, NC