Dianna Brown
Grant Writer
Clarksville,VA
Summary
Knights 172D Infantry Brigade,
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an
entry-level content-writing position to help launch career
while achieving company goals.
Profit-minded Sales Professional with demonstrated success
driving sustained revenue by working and connecting with
customers. Industrious sales professional with strong history
of surpassing objectives by leveraging selling and advanced
people skills. Talented at generating leads and demonstrating
products to close high-volume sales.
Dedicated Interior Design professional with history of
meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized
practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to
new situations and challenges to best enhance the
organizational brand.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers
professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent
time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Sales Consultant
Ashley Home Furniture
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Communicated with clients to find and design layouts best suited for client needs and location
- Maintained detailed files on past transactions and designs for budget and future reference to homes
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences
Business Owner
Toptreatment By Design LLC
Upper Marlboro, MD
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Note: Discontinued business during the 2020 pandemic
- Supervised the creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch the attention of customers.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Operations Manager
Conns Home Plus Furnishings
Raleigh, NC
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
Home Security System Retail Store Manager
Vivint Smart
Raleigh, NC
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
Home Interiors Field Project Consultant
Sears Home Pro
Greensboro, NC
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Event Coordinator
Kellogg, Brown And Root
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics, and booth functionality need to meet demands
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events
- Planned large-scale events such as sports events, military ceremonies, and high official meetings
- Organized, coordinated, and deployed celebrity star events while focusing on delivering superior customer service
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants, and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony, and reception events
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with writing newsletters to the troops and others.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
Education
Certification - Grant Writing
Wake County Technical College
Raleigh03.2023
Certified Accelerated Program. -
American Writers & Artists Institution
Elyria, NE05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
2016
Certification - Computer Operation
Computer Learning Center
Paramus, NJ06.1985
Skills
- Article Writing, Blogs
- Verbal and Written
- Communication
- Market Tracking and Research
- Copy Changes
- Product-Specific Writing
Affiliations
Professional development completed in developing for
start-up business.
Professional development completed in performing backup
procedures to reduce the risk of data loss. Maintaining
computer equipment and inventory and organizing repairs
as needed.
Professional development completed in machine operators
install, maintain, and operate machinery. Machine
operators may work with mechanical or computer-operated
equipment.
Timeline
Home Sales Consultant
Ashley Home Furniture
08.2020 - 01.2021
Business Owner
Toptreatment By Design LLC
04.2019 - 03.2020
Operations Manager
Conns Home Plus Furnishings
08.2018 - 02.2019
Home Security System Retail Store Manager
Vivint Smart
10.2017 - 04.2018
Home Interiors Field Project Consultant
Sears Home Pro
04.2017 - 08.2017
Event Coordinator
Kellogg, Brown And Root
01.2009 - 06.2010
Certification - Grant Writing
Wake County Technical College
Certified Accelerated Program. -
American Writers & Artists Institution
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Certification - Computer Operation
Computer Learning Center
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