AUDREY SHOVLIN
Decorator, Event Planner, Retail Sales
Palm Springs
Summary
I was the Owner of a very successful Holiday Decorator/Event Planner for the past many years. My clients included Hotels, Resorts, Private Residences, HOA complexes, Private functions: weddings, etc.
Prior business included Owner of Antiques, Fine China, Furniture, Garden Wares for over 10 years. My store was over 3500 sq ft. I purchase, developed sales plans, merchandise for a very successful business..
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Decorator, Floral Decorator
HolidayEnchantment LLC
08.2007 - 01.2021
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
- Created professional presentations using [Software] to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work and budgets.
Retail Sales Specialist
Gramma Audrey's Antiques & Sales Owner
04.1997 - 01.2005
- Handled in-store purchase payment processing with cash and credit cards.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Opened and closed store independently and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Inglewood High School
Inglewood, CA06.1965
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safe Work Practices
- Decorating Expertise
- Guest Interaction
- Event Promotion
- Order Assessments
- Event Execution
- Decorative Finishes
- Customer Retention
- Interior Decor
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Performance Goals
- Guest Experiences
- Teamwork Skills
- Cash Counting
- Customer Preferences
- Security Standards
Timeline
Event Decorator, Floral Decorator
HolidayEnchantment LLC
08.2007 - 01.2021
Retail Sales Specialist
Gramma Audrey's Antiques & Sales Owner
04.1997 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Inglewood High School