Linda Farling-Mendoza
McArthur,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee seeking a position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Showroom Sales/Product Design Manager
Intermountain Home Decor
Fall River Mills, CA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervised inventory and placed orders to replenish low running products.
- Provided prompt, courteous service to every individual entering showroom.
- Determined key details for showroom appliances and flooring samples.
- Kept showroom expenses appropriate and reasonable to drive operational efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of appliances and flooring and performed competitor analysis.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Cashier/Stock Clerk
Rays Food Place
Fall River Mills, CA
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise through out store.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs..
- Operated cash register for cash, check, credit card and WIC transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Interior Designer (Kitchen and Bath)
Self-Employed
Petaluma , CA
08.2007 - 06.2016
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Researched trends in area of green building and environmental design.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets.
Customer Service Representative
Cross Check
Petaluma , CA
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Provided primary customer support to customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Consulted with others to resolve discrepancies and create expert solutions to save accounts.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Sales Dept. Administrator
Kitchen And Homeworks
Novato , CA
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Educated and assisted faculty, staff and students in navigating applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
- Developed budget proposals, policies and fiscal guidelines supporting department goals and growth.
- Determined, monitored and controlled expenditures required to manage operational, research and personnel expenses of department.
- Led and managed operational and strategic planning, fiscal management and administrative oversight of facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
- Managed team of 24 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CABachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Shipping and Receiving Oversight
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Staff Training and Development
- Customer Order Management
- Inventory Planning and Management
References
Cody McCabe- Mgr. Fall River Do It Best Hardware Store 530-336-5583
Shelley Agee- Mgr. Rays Food Place 530-336-5575
Mary Rehnquist- Director of Hospice Mayers Memorial 530-859-0629
Timeline
Showroom Sales/Product Design Manager
Intermountain Home Decor
03.2019 - 03.2020
Cashier/Stock Clerk
Rays Food Place
07.2018 - 08.2019
Customer Service Representative
Cross Check
05.2012 - 04.2015
Interior Designer (Kitchen and Bath)
Self-Employed
08.2007 - 06.2016
Sales Dept. Administrator
Kitchen And Homeworks
08.2004 - 06.2007
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
The Ohio State University