Ana Carballo
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Customer-oriented Design Consultant recognized for communicating well with customers to find furniture and accessories best suited to home and family. Researches materials, shipping costs, distributors and manufacturers to present to clients. Consults with interior designers and home builders to find suitable furniture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Furniture Sales Consultant
Cestla Vintage Consulting
Greater Philadelphia
01.2013 - Current
- Researched furniture materials and suggested pieces to clients based on budget and want.
- Communicated with clients to find and design layout best suited for client needs and location.
- Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.
- Followed up with clients after installation and delivery to gauge customer satisfaction.
- Worked within budgetary constraints to advise quality and design of furniture in houses, apartments and mobile homes.
- Maintained detailed files on past transactions and designs for budget and future reference.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors and distributors to negotiate best available prices.
- Consulted on design of model homes for furniture placement based on layout and lighting.
- Displayed past designs and purchases to new clients to assist with creative process.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Fitness
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2002
Skills
- Furniture Layout
- Team Goals
- Customer Buying Habits
- Interior Design
- Professional Relationships
- Furniture Sales
- Client Needs Assessment
- Room Design Support
- Model Features
- Fabric Recommendation
- Accessory Styling
- Store Layouts
- Service Assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Founder/Furniture Sales Consultant
Cestla Vintage Consulting
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Fitness
Florida State University