DENISE DAVIS
Fairfax Station,VA
Summary
In pursuit of a position as a Office Services Assistant. Work well in a high pressure setting. Ability to work in fast paced environment. Have strong organizational skills. Maintain professional presence and upbeat demeanor. Obtain more than two years relevant corporate experience, in admin assistance environment. Available to travel as needed. Detail-oriented Gallery Assistant offering fantastic client relationship skills and knowledge of modern collection software. Successful at designing and implementing innovative systems of organization. Enhances gallery experiences to increase patron loyalty. Excellent organizational and communications skills with expertise in supporting diverse gallery operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Design Gallery Assistant
KHovnanian Homes
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Scheduled and confirm appointments for new home buyers, provide them with documents needed before appointment
- Provided consistent ordering of office or retail supplies, answer phones, issue and manage written correspondence
- Demonstrated position to new hires
- Provided input and recommendations on process improvement
- Created, setup and launched auctions for employees
- Built relationships with vendors, and internal constituencies
- Strong communication skills, interact well with all levels of professionals, both in person, telephone and/or by electronic mail to conduct business.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing knowledgeable and friendly assistance during gallery tours and events.
- Increased gallery efficiency by maintaining accurate records of artwork inventory, loans, and acquisitions.
- Acting liaison between Home Design Gallery and outside vendors. (Flooring, Framing, Plumbing)
- Managed office and gallery supplies inventories and placed reorders to maintain predetermined stock levels.
Founder and Owner
Classic Caterers LLC
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Actively managing, planning and execution all aspects of events
- Managed staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and scheduling
- Created and managed budgets for operations and equipment
- Actively involved in cost control, and training
- Built relationships with vendors, event attendees, and internal constituencies
- Maintained smooth and timely operations
- Strong communication skills, interact well with all levels of professionals, both in person and/or by telephone to conduct business
- Acted as single point of contact to event hosts and attendees' day-of for event related needs; accommodates changes and day-of requests during the event
- Coordinated all event logistics and details such as catering, set-up needs, and audio-visual requirements.
- Managed on a average 10-15 new clients per week
Sales Consultant
Arhaus
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Responsible for maximizing sales and delivering exceptional guest experience
- Assist customers with selecting décor for their home or office
- Provided customers with space planning assistance
- Built relationships with vendors, event attendees, and internal constituencies
- Maintained smooth and timely operations
- Promptly solved customers concerns
- Worked in collaboration with all team members
- Met required monthly sales and productivity goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Decorating
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA04.2018
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in successfully scheduling and coordinating logistics for events
- Performed other responsibilities and special projects as required or as assigned by office management team
- Computer operations- Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects and tasks
- Strong communication skills, interact well with all levels of professionals, both in person, telephone and/or by electronic mail to conduct business
- Organizational abilities
Qualification Summary
Excellent organizational skillsExperience in successfully scheduling and coordinating logistics for eventsPerformed other responsibilities and special projects as required or as assigned by office management teamComputer operations- Excel, Power Point, and WordAbility to prioritize, and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects and tasksStrong communication skills, interact well with all levels of professionals, both in person, telephone and/or by electronic mail to conduct business
Additional Information
Work with HomeAid for the for the past 2 years a volunteer. Providing assistance with yearly galla assist event logistics including but not limited to, catering, décor and obtaining donations for auction
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Arhaus
04.2021 - 06.2021
Home Design Gallery Assistant
KHovnanian Homes
01.2021 - 08.2024
Founder and Owner
Classic Caterers LLC
01.2003 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Interior Decorating
Northern Virginia Community College
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