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MICHAEL ANTHONY

Columbus,OH

Summary

Luxury style + design professional possessing high-level expertise within the Interior Design and Customer Service industries. Keen eye for current design trends with the ability to provide innovative concepts and ideas. Notable sales track record supported by top sales achievements, continued client relationships, and consistent growth/development trajectory within roles. Experienced in effectively motivating and leading results driven teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Service Representative

Ferguson
08.2024 - Current

Concierge and primary communication guide to both clients and sales team for all aspects of order management, returns/warranty claim operations, and vendor partnerships. Confidently addressed service issues promptly to appropriately provide a resolution or joined forces with management to handle escalations.

Showroom Sales Associate

Holly Hunt
10.2021 - 10.2023

Direct sales resource responsible for providing project management support to over 250 interior design firms. Collaboratively strategized with showroom teams and business units to optimize client capture/satisfaction/brand growth. Executed thoughtful and intentional client outreach resulting in achieving top textile showroom sales end of 2022.

Showroom Sales Associate

Kravet Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2021

To-the-trade liaison accountable for expertly selling multiple product categories among various brands through a high-volume omni-channel business model while in charge of the showrooms overall client experience. Closely partnered with colleagues on report analysis to prioritize sales targets and business opportunities.

Showroom Sales Assistant

Pindlercorp
11.2019 - 10.2020

Second hand to Showroom Manager tasked with providing dependable support for seamless business operations. Conducted daily administrative duties alongside visual reworks and inventory management while prioritizing client experience. Contributed to achieving sales targets through promptly executing order placement, client outreach, and follow up.

Department Lead/Assistant Key Holder

Crate & Barrel Furniture
11.2016 - 08.2018

Designated MOD under the Assistant Store Manager monitoring traffic flow and sales activity. Constructively coached teammates on product knowledge and encouraged productivity through positively delegating task. Provided detailed insight on KPI metrics to respective store manager to identify opportunities/solutions.

Furniture Sales Associate

Crate & Barrel Furniture
06.2016 - 11.2016

Product specialist focused on expertly guiding clients through their selection/purchasing process. Utilized available resources and technology to effectively conduct in-store consultations, product specifications, and order placements. Thoughtfully promoted other store departments in order to increase sale volumes.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

VERITAS
06.2007

Skills

  • High Level Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Design/Product Selection
  • Order/Project Management
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • CRM software ie; Salesforce, BC
  • Vendor Partnership
  • Intermediate Spanish

Timeline

Client Service Representative

Ferguson
08.2024 - Current

Showroom Sales Associate

Holly Hunt
10.2021 - 10.2023

Showroom Sales Assistant

Pindlercorp
11.2019 - 10.2020

Showroom Sales Associate

Kravet Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2021

Department Lead/Assistant Key Holder

Crate & Barrel Furniture
11.2016 - 08.2018

Furniture Sales Associate

Crate & Barrel Furniture
06.2016 - 11.2016

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

VERITAS

Activities

  • Fall Market/West Week - Holly Hunt
  • Gift Registry Event Ambassador - Crate and Barrel
  • Local Store Events Coordinator - West Elm - 2016
  • 1st Million Dollar Sales Associate - West Elm - 2015