NICOLE SCHIED

Summary

Tenacious manager and sales associate with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. Motivated and trend forward interior and exterior designer with a passion for modern patio design and helping clients materialize their vision and goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Showroom Director, Design Consultant/Buyer & Merchandiser

Skylars Home And Patio

01.2017 - Current

Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple employees to foster increased productivity.
Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Developed and deployed store-level product training materials to mentor staff on new products and sales techniques.
Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.

Design Consultant

Hold It Contemporary Home

07.2015 - 10.2016

Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent
Lead many in home consultations
Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.

Assistant General Manager

Kildares Pubs

08.2010 - 06.2015

Client relations issues
Vendor communication and maintenance
Social Media maintenance
Writing website content
Uploading product images
Calculating cost and profit margins
Special events planning
Coordinating charitable donations
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.

Supervisor, Lead Bartender

Of up to 70 employees both front of house and back ofhouse
Marketing- planned, booked and coordinated numerous specialevents including wedding rehearsals, fundraising events andcorporate networking events
Cultivated performance-based culture based on individualaccountability, goal attainment and team achievement
Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximizeperformance
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training,schedules and contract negotiations.

Education

Pennsylvania State University

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Moore College of Art And Design

2013

Skills

Analyzing and curating profitable purchasing decisions
Material and product selection
Forecasting industry styles
Original design concepts

Motivated and trend forward interior and exterior designer with a passion for exterior design
Multifaceted creative skilled in taking into account client needs, budget, spatial and climatic factors to create unique, inspiring and functional spaces
Attention to Detail

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