Benji Gutsin
Senior Design Consultant and Salesperson
Horsham,PA
Summary
Innovative candidate with a proven track record of success in the design industry. Highly collaborative designer who enjoys working alongside professionals to create the best designs. Additionally, reliable and top-notch sales associate with a deep understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Design Consultant and Salesperson
La-Z-Boy Furnishing Galleries
06.2021 - Current
- Achieved over $1,000,000 in personal sales for the 2024 fiscal year
- Translated customer needs into comprehensive and well-thought-out designs that they could understand and purchase through our services with the confidence of product quality and satisfaction
- Learned La-Z-Boy proprietary software for ordering and customizing client orders
- Utilized and practiced an understanding of the elements of interior design from prior experience to support the staff interior designer
- Summarized and reported daily activities and progress of store goals, inventory, and maintenance to regional superior, co-workers, and managers to ensure consistent communication across all parties
- Coordinated customer service, including scheduling deliveries, and facilitated problem-solving to ensure satisfaction
SEO [Search Engine Optimization] Content Writer and Editor
SOCIETY 19
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Forty-nine articles officially published (https://www.society19.com/author/benji-gutsin/)
- Developed, edited/submitted five articles and twelve ideas a week, along with picture annotation
- Functioned well in a remote hands-off environment
- Responded quickly and succinctly to proposed edits from content managers
- Produced SEO and lifestyle blog writing in a high paced and high expectation internship summer position
Intern
Bancroft Press
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English With A Concentration in Creative Writing, Minor in History
Goucher College
01-2019
Skills
Strategic thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer literate
Customer service
Reliability
Problem-solving abilities
Written communication
Creative thinking
Timeline
Senior Design Consultant and Salesperson
La-Z-Boy Furnishing Galleries
06.2021 - Current
SEO [Search Engine Optimization] Content Writer and Editor
SOCIETY 19
06.2020 - 08.2020
Intern
Bancroft Press
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English With A Concentration in Creative Writing, Minor in History
Goucher College
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