Evelyn Blackburn
Interior Designer
Orangevale,CA
Summary
A designer well-versed in successful sales techniques and approaches, relationship building and long-term customer retention strategies. Demonstrated competency in the field of interior design. Focused on maximizing bottom-line profitability by satisfying customer needs and business targets through skilled promotions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sales Associate
Home Depot
Folsom, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
- Recommended accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
Design Consultant
Linda Blackburn Designs
Orangevale, CA
01.2008 - Current
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Successfully resolved technical design issues.
- Originated and developed creative design concepts.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products.
Sales Consultant
Kitchen Design Center
Sacramento, CA
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.
- Referred customers to various services by evaluating needs and providing recommendations.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate cabinet and counter-top requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08.1972
Associate of Arts - Interior Design And Business
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.1994
Skills
- Upselling
- Product knowledge
- Merchandising expertise
- Point of sale knowledge
- Loss prevention
- Product and service sales
- Flexible schedule
- Social perceptiveness
- Adapt to diverse groups
- Contract preparation
- Multi-tasking strength
- Merchandising understanding
- Excellent people skills
- Cash handling
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Product promotions
- Sale expertise
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- CAD Proficiency
- Furniture Selection
- Concept Visualization
- Client Needs Assessment
- Visual Representations
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Interior Decorating
- Design Concepts Development
- Lighting Selection
- Effective Customer Communication
- Sketch Drawings
- 3D Design
- Reliability and Adaptability
Certification
American River College: Kitchen and Bath Design, Designed 4 Life, Green Building and Sustainable Design for Interiors
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Sales Associate
Home Depot
01.2018 - Current
Design Consultant
Linda Blackburn Designs
01.2008 - Current
Sales Consultant
Kitchen Design Center
06.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Education
University of Arizona
Associate of Arts - Interior Design And Business
American River College
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