John T. Bowers
Portland,OR
Summary
Original Design Consultant with talents in creating new designs in a team environment or independently. Skilled in completing special orders, scheduling, invoicing and various office tasks. Specialties include meeting high sales goals, presenting various design options and keeping customer service at its highest.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Consultant
Lazy Boy Furniture
Portland, OR
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial sales increases in in-home design services and commodity sales.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers. I was consistently ranked in the top ten out of 50 Design Consultants.
- Used blueprints to best design furniture layouts for homes and apartments, presenting these layouts to clients for review and approval.
- Researched furniture materials and suggested pieces to clients based on budget and want.
Store Manager
Hollywood Vintage 2757 NE Sandy Blvd.
Pacific, Portland, OR
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided multi-faceted administrative support for the District Manager and sales team
- Purchased and priced merchandise from vendors and the public
- Managed store financials, payroll, budgets, complaint resolution and customer service
- Worked with owner to choose product lines and store direction
- Utilized knowledge of vintage fashion to promote store brand as well as working with customers which included a wide array of film and television clients
- Oversaw staff education / training, hiring, firing, staff development, discipline, and retention
- Supervised an average of 7 employees at one time.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
Sales Representative
Home Depot 1728
Portland, OR
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted retail and contract customers in selecting home improvement products including paint and decking materials
- Educating customers on hundreds of products and services
- Fielding customer inquiries and performing cost estimates
- Maintained relationships with vendors to stay current on product features and developments.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits
- Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations
Lead Technician
Moreland Veterinary Hospital
Milwaukie, Portland, OR
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets
- Reviewed estimates with clients
- Managed and trained staff of 8 technicians
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain their optimal weight
- Treated animals in both routine and emergency situations.
Laboratory Technician
Idexx Veterinary Laboratory Services 7525 NE Ambassador Pl
Portland, OR
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Processed laboratory samples as received, entered patient information and test results into database, performed various laboratory tests following strict safety and handling guidelines, quality control and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Technician
Pet Samaritan Animal Hospital
Burnside, Portland, OR
10.2007 - 11.2010
- In-take and discharge of patients
- Reviewed cost estimates and treatment protocols with pet owners
- Maintenance and quality control of medical and laboratory equipment
- Laboratory and pharmacy duties as needed.
Technician
VCA Miller Robertson Animal Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
05.2001 - 07.2007
- Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain their optimal weight
- Ordered supplies and conducted routine inventories of supplies and equipment
- Conducted ultrasonography and diagnostic imaging.
Account Manager
New Times LA
Angelas, CA
03.2000 - 04.2001
- Boosted conversion rates by 20% through innovative customer relationship building and landing page optimization
- Created effective messaging using language, graphics and marketing collateral
- Developed partnerships with local businesses to secure third party promotions
- Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions-oriented campaign themes
- Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials.
Assistant Marketing Manager
Conservative Energy
Worthington, OH
01.1997 - 11.1999
- Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services
- Coordinated and participated in promotional activities and trade shows
- Directed the hiring, training and performance evaluations for marketing and sales staff and supervised their daily activities
- Communicated marketing teams plans and accomplishments to verify alignment with senior management objectives
- Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly
- Created scripts and marketing strategies for a staff of over 30 marketers.
Education
BA - Business/Marketing
Ohio State University
1997
Skills
- Accomplished manager
- Sales training
- Working knowledge of vintage and modern furniture
- Digital marketing
- Persuasive
- Strategic thinker
- Experience with design software
- Project presentations
- Creative design layouts
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 45% closing rate average by completing home design projects with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Design Consultant
Lazy Boy Furniture
07.2019 - 04.2022
Store Manager
Hollywood Vintage 2757 NE Sandy Blvd.
09.2016 - 12.2019
Sales Representative
Home Depot 1728
02.2016 - 09.2016
Lead Technician
Moreland Veterinary Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2016
Laboratory Technician
Idexx Veterinary Laboratory Services 7525 NE Ambassador Pl
12.2010 - 11.2012
Technician
Pet Samaritan Animal Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2010
Technician
VCA Miller Robertson Animal Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2007
Account Manager
New Times LA
03.2000 - 04.2001
Assistant Marketing Manager
Conservative Energy
01.1997 - 11.1999
BA - Business/Marketing
Ohio State University
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