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Laura Gilbride

Moorefield Station,VA

Summary

Seasoned sales professional with thorough experience as a kitchen and bath designer and professional area sales rep in the kitchen and bath arenas.

Previous administrative experience and other sales experience in the hospitality industry, rental car industry and retail management experience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Industry Sales Rep

Binnick Group
11.2016 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and created positive experiences.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
  • Cold called potential new clients and then trained them on cabinet lines.
  • Addressed order, shipping and quality concerns with clients promptly and found solutions that were satisfactory for the client and the end user.

President

Gilbride Designs, LLC
01.2013 - 06.2017

Independent kitchen and bath designer in the DMV

Met with potential clients, contractors designing kitchens, baths, bars, studies, mudrooms.


Purchased cabinetry for clients and oversaw projects delivery through installation.

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Tart Lumber
07.2005 - 12.2012
  • Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors, ensuring high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized kitchen and bath design solutions.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing a streamlined process for managing client consultations, material selection meetings, and follow-up communications.

Administrative Assistant

Wells Fargo Securities
05.2003 - 05.2005


  • Performed daily administrative duties for 3 professional stock brokers.
  • Opened new accounts, processed payments, and maintained records of all accounts.

Department Sales Manager

Steinmart Department Store
11.2001 - 05.2003
  • Achieved consistent department growth by setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and adjusting tactics as needed to meet targets.
  • Enhanced department sales by implementing sales strategies and building a strong team of sales associates.
  • Oversaw 3 departments which included, home accessories, shoes and linens.
  • Directed sales team on visual displays and interaction with customers.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Timeline

Industry Sales Rep

Binnick Group
11.2016 - 01.2024

President

Gilbride Designs, LLC
01.2013 - 06.2017

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Tart Lumber
07.2005 - 12.2012

Administrative Assistant

Wells Fargo Securities
05.2003 - 05.2005

Department Sales Manager

Steinmart Department Store
11.2001 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Laura Gilbride