Andréa Buchheit
ATLANTA,Georgia
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 20+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience, looking to take on new challenges. I'm highly-motivated with a strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Founder
Urbāne Decor, Inc.
Chapel Hill / Atlanta
04.2013 - Current
- Regularly traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with market trends and anticipated consumer needs and purchasing habits.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
- Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
- Works with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Consistently delivers designs to diverse clients on time and within budget.
Visual Merchandiser
Anthropologie
Atlanta, CA
11.2000 - 07.2005
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
- Created presentation of merchandise to engage customers and help stimulate sales activity.
- Implemented corporate visual standards via planogram updates, emails and verbal feedback.
- Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas or signage to reflect changes in inventory.
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Home Depot Expo Design Center
Dunwoody, GA
02.1995 - 10.2000
- Maximized sales and visual impact through optimal arrangement of tables, fixtures and signage.
- Designed and created hand drawn signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Consulted with management and visual merchandising team to plan optimal promotions.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA05.1999
Skills
- Decision Making
- Resource Allocation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Originality and Creativity
Hobbies
- reading, riding my Vespa, traveling, and walks.
Timeline
Owner / Founder
Urbāne Decor, Inc.
04.2013 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Anthropologie
11.2000 - 07.2005
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Home Depot Expo Design Center
02.1995 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Art Institute of Atlanta