HUNT TACKBARY
Director Of Showroom Art
Chicago,IL
Summary
A passionate supporter of the arts looking to support artists on a large scale through institutional involvement and giving back.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Showroom Art
Holly Hunt Ltd, Enterprises
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - Current
- Developed and Managed department of collectible design, specialty furniture, and fine art for all 12 Holly Hunt showrooms and partner showrooms.
- Built and Cultivated relationships with galleries, art advisors, artists to procure all artwork and product.
- Collaborated with the creative team to execute 12-20 showroom product launches annually with strict deadlines and budgets.
- Monitored department workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Developed sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen vendor relationships.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations, and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Merchandising Manager
Textiles – Holly Hunt Ltd, Enterprises
Chicago, IL
08.2006 - 12.2013
- Optimized showroom displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Established monthly goals and communicated performance expectations to optimize sales.
- Researched new vendors and negotiated new contract pricing with vendors to achieve maximum profitability.
- Built positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
- Serviced accounts using prospecting, product marketing, and merchandising techniques to enhance product awareness.
- Organized meetings for staff members to discuss upcoming promotions, key strategies, and tasks.
Masters Student, Psychology
The New School for Social
New York, NY
09.2003 - 05.2006
- Studied topics using scientific methods to contribute to ongoing research.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
Sales Associate
Holly Hunt Ltd
New York, NY
01.2001 - 08.2003
- Provided positive and friendly first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport, loyalty, and lasting relationships and long term business growth.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of quoting and sales.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead through conversion and closing.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions as well as with the team.
Sales Assistant
Holly Hunt Ltd, Showroom
Chicago, IL
06.1999 - 12.2000
- Assisted in sales and presentation of new products.
- Organized and maintained client libraries.
Education
MA - General Psychology
The New School
New York, NY 09.2003 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - French
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY 09.1995 - 05.1999
No Degree - Theater
Theatre 13
Paris, France 09.1996 - 12.1998
Skills
Business Planning
undefinedAffiliations
Luminarts Cultural Center, Board Member, https://luminarts.org/
Timeline
Director of Showroom Art
Holly Hunt Ltd, Enterprises
01.2013 - Current
Merchandising Manager
Textiles – Holly Hunt Ltd, Enterprises
08.2006 - 12.2013
Masters Student, Psychology
The New School for Social
09.2003 - 05.2006
MA - General Psychology
The New School
09.2003 - 05.2006
Sales Associate
Holly Hunt Ltd
01.2001 - 08.2003
Sales Assistant
Holly Hunt Ltd, Showroom
06.1999 - 12.2000
No Degree - Theater
Theatre 13
09.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - French
Skidmore College
09.1995 - 05.1999
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