Ashley McELwee
Summary
Client-focused professional with experience in interior design services, business development, home furnishings merchandising, and premium hospitality. Skilled in client acquisition, consultative selling, and design consultations, with a proven ability to drive sales and build lasting client relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Experience Manager
Sixth Sense Studio
Tampa, FL
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Independently managed the client acquisition process, from lead generation and initial inquiries through discovery consultations, proposals, follow up and conversion.
- Conducted discovery calls to qualify prospective clients, assess projects needs and budgets, and present design services and pricing.
- Developed customized proposals, addressed objections, and nurtured prospective clients through strategic follow up.
- Served as the primary contact for prospective and active clients, coordinating communications, design decisions and projecting timelines using HouzzPro and Asana.
- Represented the studio at weekly BNI meetings and local networking events, building referral relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
Visual Merchandiser
Ashley Furniture
Brandon, FL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Led visual merchandising and showroom presentation, cohesive furniture displays aligned with brand standards and sales objectives.
- Interpreted floor plans and blueprints to execute accurate furniture placement, spatial layouts and styled room settings.
- Directed installation during extensive showroom remodeling, coordinating furniture movement and display construction.
- Collaborated with store leadership to implement product transitions, promotional displays and showroom improvements.
Home Organizer
Self Employed
Land O Lakes, Florida
12.2023 - Current
- Consult with residential clients to assess functional needs, organizational challenges and aesthetic preferences.
- Developed personalized space plans, source organizational products and execute functional, visually cohesive installations.
Realtor Assistant
Homes By Amina
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated client meetings, property tours, and open houses while supporting prospective buyer engagement.
- Developed digital marketing content and email campaigns to promote listings and maintain client relationships.
Waitress
Nordstrom
Tampa, FL
10.2017 - Current
- Led visual merchandising and showroom presentation, cohesive furniture displays aligned with brand standards and sales objectives.
- Interpreted floor plans and blueprints to execute accurate furniture placement, spatial layouts and styled room settings.
- Directed installation during extensive showroom remodeling, coordinating furniture movement and display construction.
- Collaborated with store leadership to implement product transitions, promotional displays and showroom improvements.
Education
Certification - Interior Decorating
QC Design School
Online10.2026
Certification - Professional Organizing
QC Design School
OnlineSkills
- Relationship Management
- Home furnishings
- Visual merchandising
- Client conversion
- Sales performance
Timeline
Client Experience Manager
Sixth Sense Studio
02.2025 - 06.2025
Home Organizer
Self Employed
12.2023 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Ashley Furniture
06.2023 - 12.2023
Realtor Assistant
Homes By Amina
07.2021 - 11.2022
Waitress
Nordstrom
10.2017 - Current
Certification - Interior Decorating
QC Design School
Certification - Professional Organizing
QC Design School