Suzanna Smith
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Results-oriented Sales Associate that brings exceptional record of accomplishment in exceeding sales, service and performance targets. In-depth understanding of products, services and marke! conditions. High-energy team player committed to leveraging abilities to improve sales numbers and company success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
In The Know Design
3974 Boca Bay Dr
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client vision and budget.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to integrate design elements into overall construction plans.
- Developed comprehensive design proposals, incorporating client feedback and industry trends.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, fostering effective communication among team members.
Sales Associate
ALLAN KNIGHT AND ASSOCIATES
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 10.2023
- Helped clients find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating clients on proper application or usage.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and products.
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by making personal connections.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group sales goals.
Sales Manager
Cory Pope and Associates
Dallas, TX
01.2008 - 05.2017
- Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
- Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.
- Worked on design projects with Cory Pope that ranged from $50,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.
Floral Designer/Owner/Operator
HG Floral Studio
Dallas, TX
05.2001 - 10.2007
- Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets and potted perennial plants according to customer specifications.
- Prepared and processed floral orders to customer specifications via phone or resulting from in-store consultations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Recreational Therapist
Baylor Scott & White
Dallas, TX
08.1997 - 04.2001
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following a careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Cared for patients recovering from brain injury and medical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Ocupational Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05.1997
Skills
- Comfortable with discussing revenue growth methods
- Proficient with custom furniture design
- Extensive design research experience
- Concept development
- Material selection
- Design process
- Vendor sourcing
- Effective verbal communication with clients and vendors
- Interior styling and staging experience
- Furniture selection
- Space planning
Timeline
Interior Designer
In The Know Design
12.2023 - 01.2026
Sales Associate
ALLAN KNIGHT AND ASSOCIATES
08.2017 - 10.2023
Sales Manager
Cory Pope and Associates
01.2008 - 05.2017
Floral Designer/Owner/Operator
HG Floral Studio
05.2001 - 10.2007
Recreational Therapist
Baylor Scott & White
08.1997 - 04.2001
Associate of Science - Ocupational Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center