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Mark O'Day
Milford,DE
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced furniture design and sales with over 10 years of experience with LaZBoy. Creating rooms based on a customer's vision of what they want their home to be. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction by recommending options when customers don't know what direction to go with their design.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Consultant
Johnny Janosik
Dover, DE
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to identify design preferences and functional requirements.
- Assisted in selecting materials, finishes, and furnishings that align with client visions.
Design Associate and Visual Merchandiser
LaZBoy Of Monmouth Junction
Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Worked with design customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Created 3D plans so customers could see how their new furniture would be configured in their home
- Maintained vignettes at our store for maximum impact, including designing whole vignettes for new items being introduced to our sales floor.
Sales Manager
LaZBoy Of Marlton New Jersey
Marlton , New Jersey
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Held weekly meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
Part Time Sales Associate
Lazboy Of Cristiana
Christiana, Delaware
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for furniture for their home.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
Education
Associates Degree - Business
Delaware Tech Community College
Georgetown Delaware 06-1990
High School Diploma -
Seaford Senior High School
Seaford, DE06-1987
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Sales expertise
- Product Knowledge
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- 3D rendering software
- Interior design
- Design process
- Client Needs Assessment
- Creative Design
- Visual design
Accomplishments
Peak performance, top ten in sales on the east coast, 3 out of the 5 years I was at Monmouth Junction LaZBoy. Promoted to visual merchandiser within the first 2 years.
Timeline
Design Consultant
Johnny Janosik
05.2022 - Current
Design Associate and Visual Merchandiser
LaZBoy Of Monmouth Junction
08.2017 - 04.2022
Sales Manager
LaZBoy Of Marlton New Jersey
04.2014 - 08.2017
Part Time Sales Associate
Lazboy Of Cristiana
08.2012 - 04.2014
Associates Degree - Business
Delaware Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Seaford Senior High School