DENISE "DD" DE LA GARZA
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced interior designer and sales specialist with a proven track record in design sales, product knowledge, and customer service. Expertise in space planning, leadership, and a strong ability to meet sales goals, and execute design solutions that align with clients' needs and preferences. Committed to continuous growth and excited to take the next step in a dynamic, sales-focused environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Consultant
Star Furniture
Houston, TX
2025.07 - Current
- Delivering an exceptional guest experience, from the greeting to understanding the client's needs, offering the best service, while maximizing sales.
- Providing excellent customer service and attention to clients in person, via email, by mail, or by phone.
- Keeping consistent with monthly sales goals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service and sales goals.
Interior Designer/Sales Associate
Living Spaces
Houston, TX
2022.02 - 2024.11
- Consistently achieved over $100k in monthly sales by leveraging Floorplanner and delivering a fun, yet efficient customer experience in a competitive environment.
- Upselling home products and services, helping drive store revenue, and contributing to team goals and bonuses.
Design Sales Associate
The Tile Shop
Houston, TX
2019.09 - 2020.06
- Excelled at creating luxurious, functional kitchen and bath designs by providing expert guidance on high-end designer tile selection to homeowners, designers, and home builders.
- I successfully drove sales through exceptional customer service and in-depth product knowledge.
- Able to read construction documents.
- Although furloughed during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interior Designer
Ethan Allen
Houston, TX
2017.08 - 2019.06
- Collaborating closely with clients and understanding their design goals to create luxurious, tailored interiors.
- Specializing in full-service, high-end custom designs with the prestigious Ethan Allen brand.
- Became a Hunter Douglas Certified Consultant, providing window treatment consultations for Hunter Douglas products.
Design Studio Specialist
Pottery Barn
Houston, TX
2011.11 - 2017.08
- Conducted in-home design consultations.
- Consistently exceed annual sales targets, generating over $1 million in revenue per year through the strategic upsell of designed products with design services.
- Achieved the President's Club every year. Received the Catch the Spirit Award and also became the District Winner. At Conference, our store's Instagram account that I managed was showcased to all brands as the "Best Account to Emulate."
- Brand transfer to assist the West Elm Design Studio for four months in 2013.
- Brand transfer to start up the WS Home department at Williams-Sonoma in 2016.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Interior Design
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TXChampions School of Real Estate
Houston, TXSkills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Project management
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Detail Oriented
- Interior design
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Social Media Management
LinkedIn Profile
linkedincom/in/denise-dd-delagarza
Timeline
Design Consultant
Star Furniture
2025.07 - Current
Interior Designer/Sales Associate
Living Spaces
2022.02 - 2024.11
Design Sales Associate
The Tile Shop
2019.09 - 2020.06
Interior Designer
Ethan Allen
2017.08 - 2019.06
Design Studio Specialist
Pottery Barn
2011.11 - 2017.08
Bachelor's degree - Interior Design
The Art Institute of Houston
Champions School of Real Estate