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Jeffery B Early

Orlando,FL

Summary

Self-motivated Sales and Design Consultant with expertise on expanding network connections, revealing customer needs to persuasively introduce products and deliver solutions. A loyal, tactical team builder and strategic planner seeking to leverage background into a sales and design consultant role with a progressive organization.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Extra Mile 247
Orlando, Florida
05.2020 - 02.2025
  • Select furniture and accessories to stage homes and create a vision for potential new residents
  • Design and convince proprietor on selected furnishings necessary for each of the property staging projects
  • Strong creative ability with wide imagination to experiment with out of the box thinking
  • Scheduled deliveries and installations of inventory to ensure white glove customer service
  • Monitored multiple databases with precise organizational skills to track purchasing and control inventory

Design Consultant

Hudson's Furniture
Orlando, Florida
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Greeted clients with a positive attitude and provided product information with effective listening skills.
  • • Explained financing options and protection plans.
  • • Coordinated deliveries between clients and warehouse
  • • Maintain a clean, safe and fun environment for self and team.
  • Entered Client information into the client relationship management system and conduct regular follow up.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
Orlando, Florida
02.2017 - 10.2019
  • Customer service focus on positive customer experiences by setting higher personal standards resulting in a 6%• Increase in new credit card members three consecutive months
  • Implemented and adhered to safety policies and received Bravo Award from Leadership Team
  • Listened to customers and prescribed product options including add on retail sales
  • Mentored new sales employees on effective sales, service and retention to maximize department performance

Independent Professional Photographer

Self-employeed
Miami, Florida
02.2002 - 08.2017
  • Sold images to Walgreens, Target and KMP Furniture including: real estate agents, restaurants and collectors in a highly competitive market

• Published in print: Inflight Magazine, Hot Spots, Haute Decor Magazine and Miami City Guide

• Design and contracted camera ready advertising, brochures and logo material formatted for print and internet

• Researched details for equipment and software to stay up to the minute with industry trends

• Create lampshades on back lit film using specific images resulting in radiant lamp shades with a unique style

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
07-1985

AFAA Aerobic And Fitness Association of America

ACE AFAA Aerobic and Fitness Association of Americ

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Problem solving
  • Customer presentations
  • Revenue generation
  • Strong relationships
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Sales quota achievement
  • Needs assessment

Timeline

Design Consultant

Hudson's Furniture
03.2022 - 04.2023

Account Executive

Extra Mile 247
05.2020 - 02.2025

Sales Associate

Home Depot
02.2017 - 10.2019

Independent Professional Photographer

Self-employeed
02.2002 - 08.2017

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Valencia College

AFAA Aerobic And Fitness Association of America

ACE AFAA Aerobic and Fitness Association of Americ