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Debra Nardi

Debra Nardi

Sales And Visual Merchandising
Clearwater,Florida

Summary

I love working with customers and helping them with great service.

My background in sales, merchandising, cashiering, organizing and visual merchandising as well as my background in wedding planning has formed a complete background for any organization.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Owner

Vows for Love
Clearwater, Florida
01.2011 - Current
  • Wedding Officiant/ Planner/Coordination
  • Esteemed wedding event: coordinator/planner/ and wedding officiant for 35 yrs since 1990.
  • Track record: Performed over 6,000 weddings. Opened new laws and created Destination Weddings. Worked closely in promoting weddings as a tourist location for couples and groups.
  • I have extensive Public Communication and Social Skills
  • My energy is of that of a natural “Connector” and Intuition
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer
  • Authorized to undergo any background check

Cashier and Sales

World Market
Clearwater, Florida
Sep - Current
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Boosted team efficiency, shared best practices in cash handling and customer interaction.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
  • Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
  • Facilitated smoother checkout process, trained new employees on POS systems.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by participating in rewards program enrollment.
  • Increased sales of promotional items by informing customers about current offers.
  • Facilitated positive shopping experience, greeted customers warmly upon entry.
  • Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.
  • Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
  • Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
  • Enhanced shopping experience, provided product information and location assistance.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
  • Fostered positive customer relations by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Contributed to significant decrease in queue times by streamlining checkout process.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of theft at checkout.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
  • Reduced processing errors by meticulously following transaction procedures.
  • Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.
  • Supported marketing initiatives by setting up and maintaining promotional displays.

Spa Therapist

Aveda Institute
Clearwater, Florida
02.2012 - 10.2014
  • Full Specialist Spa Certification 950 hrs.
  • On job training with clients
  • Body wraps, skin care, massage Vedic treatments

Docent

Dali Museum
Clearwater, Florida
07.2011 - 07.2014

Coordinated groups to learn the life of Salvador Dali through his paintings

CEO, President, Owner

Fantasia Weddings
Clearwater, Florida
01.1990 - 01.2011
  • Wedding Planning, Coordination, Marketing Sales, Set Up Destination Beach Weddings- draping, arches, aisles, chairs sashes-receptions-contract all on location vendors.
  • Special Projects:
  • Conceptualized/ Designed several startup companies such as:
  • Energy Rejuvenation Center, Rhode Island
  • Fantasia Weddings-Vows for Love Wedding Planning and Facilitating
  • Visual Merchandising and 7 store openings JL Hudson's in Michigan
  • Designed and created a wedding program for Best Western Resort, USVI
  • Visual Merchandising with Sax Fifth Ave and JL Hudson's in Detroit Mich. Opened 7 major retail stores Specialized in window design and merchandise flow for retail sales, color coordination and strong sales. Working with buyers to merchandise and display new products.
  • Management qualifications, computer knowledge Word, social media, sales, marketing, visual merchandising coordination responsibilities which also include all "Hands On" Event Facilitating on Location.
  • Opening and closing stores as Manager on duty -Cashier- Visual Merchandising-Sales-Marketing on hand and online- inventory- Shipping
  • Daily sales and interacting with customers with a positive attitude as an Ambassador to the workplace.
  • Managing voicemail and attending to all messages. -Stay current in trends develop new classes-fresh approach to marketing via website facilitation of design and content-stylist for visual events highly organized and efficient with a capability to manage time and commitments. Freshen up Weekly Visual Merchandising-Creating Exciting Events. Merchandising and organizing retail space.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Merchandising- Fashion and Buying Degree

Fashion Institute of Technology
NYC
09.1979

Full Specialist Spa Certification -

Aveda Clearwater Institute
Clearwater, FL
10.2013

Skills

Event Specialist/Wedding Planning & Coordination/ Wedding Officiant/ Customer Service/ Sales on the Internet and Phone/ President Owner of Fantasia Weddings and Events- Self Employed 35 years

Weddings 35 yrs performed 6,000 weddings, Marketing, Organizational Skills, Sales, Microsoft Office, Management, Scheduling, Project Management

Relationship building

Customer relations

Business management

Client service

Small business operations

Business marketing

Marketing

Verbal and written communication

Certification

Wedding Officiant License

Additional Information

  • Visual Merchandising degree FIT, NY
  • Wedding Officiant license
  • Wedding Events
  • Aveda Spa Certificate

Timeline

Spa Therapist

Aveda Institute
02.2012 - 10.2014

Docent

Dali Museum
07.2011 - 07.2014

Owner

Vows for Love
01.2011 - Current

CEO, President, Owner

Fantasia Weddings
01.1990 - 01.2011

Cashier and Sales

World Market
Sep - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Merchandising- Fashion and Buying Degree

Fashion Institute of Technology

Full Specialist Spa Certification -

Aveda Clearwater Institute
Debra NardiSales And Visual Merchandising