LaDawn Nodzu
Meridian,ID
Summary
To work in a creative environment where I can use the talents and abilities that I already possess, but also one that educates and nurtures the growth of potentially unknown skills. I am seeking a place where my ideas can be voiced and be received with open-mindedness. A place where leadership meets mentor-ship, and where everyone contributes equally. I am passionate about customer service, interior design and visual merchandising, also I enjoy architecture, floral design, event planning, music and culture, among many other things. I also thrive in people oriented situations, where I can answer the hard questions, and solve the unsolvable, all while bringing fresh and creative ideas to the table. Talented Realtor with exceptional marketing skills and property sales background. Enthusiastic professional with drive and determination to succeed in new business development. Excellent communicator skilled at relating with people at all levels and offering flexibility of working well on teams or individually.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
SILVERCREEK REALTY GROUP
Meridian, ID
12.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with other agents to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally throughout entire transaction process.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
Showroom Manager /Interior Designer
Hubble Homes
Meridian, ID
06.2018 - 02.2024
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Generated personal sales to meet or exceed established sales goals.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Collaborated with company leadership on strategic planning initiatives to optimize profitability and long-term success of showroom.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
- Provided prompt, courteous service to every individual entering showroom.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Set goals for showroom employees and provided support and motivation to help each achieve true potential.
- Oversaw daily operations of showroom, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for customers.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Increased showroom sales by implementing effective visual merchandising strategies and product displays.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Managed custom projects by completing initial quotes, design and sample requests.
- Liaised with marketing team to identify and develop sales and promotional events.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Drove employee engagement and guest experience through coaching, training and development.
Showroom Manager / Designer
HOMEFABRICS & RUGS
Boise, ID
09.2006 - 12.2015
- Manage day to day store operations, cash management, hiring, training, special orders, freight, daily-weekly-monthly reports.
- In house Designer, work with client interior design projects and plans, complete room design concepts, to final styling, and refreshing of current spaces design concepts, to final styling, and refreshing of current spaces, order any custom furnishing or rugs for rooms.
- Visual Merchandising designs and make all visual needs for store.
- Increased showroom sales by implementing effective visual merchandising strategies and product displays.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability, resulting in reduced backorders and customer wait times.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms and securing exclusive product lines for showroom.
Education
Real Estate Licensing - Real Estate
The Idaho Real Estate School
Boise2015
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Sheffield School For Design & Arts
New York, NY1999
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
College Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV1989
Skills
- Interior Design
- Showroom Design and Merchandising
- Design Staging
- Property Valuation Expertise
- Buyer Contracts
- New Construction Sales
- Database Management
References
- Michael Warr, Director Hubble Homes, 208.899.9555, Caldwell, ID
- Angel Zeimantz, Designer, Retired 208.283.2798, Caldwell, ID
- Ellen Hoffman, Designer, Stage II Designs, 208.871.2070, Boise, ID
Timeline
Showroom Manager /Interior Designer
Hubble Homes
06.2018 - 02.2024
Realtor
SILVERCREEK REALTY GROUP
12.2015 - Current
Showroom Manager / Designer
HOMEFABRICS & RUGS
09.2006 - 12.2015
Real Estate Licensing - Real Estate
The Idaho Real Estate School
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Sheffield School For Design & Arts
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
College Southern Nevada