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Todd Seal

Todd Seal

Monroe Street, New Orleans,LA

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with a proven track record includes a Consignment and antique store and running private estate sales by excelling in customer service and sales performance. Highly knowledgeable with French and English and American antiques and furniture, I foster building strong customer relationships, driving repeat business and enhancing the shopping experience. Skilled in visual merchandising, I create compelling displays that boost sales and engage clients effectively.

Work History

Insurance Agent

Allstate Insurance Agency
1997 - 2011
  • Developed comprehensive insurance plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
  • Conducted thorough policy reviews to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Provided expert guidance on coverage options, enhancing customer understanding and satisfaction.
  • Mentored new agents in effective sales techniques and client relationship management.
  • Streamlined claims processing procedures to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Negotiated with service providers to offer exclusive deals for clients, adding value to their policies.

Sales Associate

Consign Consign
2019 - 2025
  • Managed the unloading, unpacking of containers shipped from France and England and work closely with the moving company on delivery and removal of the container.
  • Cleaned and did miner repair and refinishing of antique American, French and English furniture.
  • Work hands on with customers on product selection and inquiries, enhancing their overall shopping experience.
  • Maintained organized sales floor by ensuring effective product displays throughout the store and warehouse showcasing new merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers shopping experience and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging and moving inventory from intake warehouse.
  • Answered customer questions about antique furniture, art, lighting fixtures, rugs, mirrors and accessories.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers when entering and leaving the store.
  • Rotated merchandise and restocked shelves daily to maintain inventory and moved furniture, mirrors, rugs, and decorative arts to keep a fresh look to the store appearance.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their design needs or adding to their personal collections.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases or inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.1995

Skills

  • Overseeing all aspects of an antique and consignment store
  • Building relationships with customers for repeat business
  • Outstanding sales performance and customer service
  • Highly knowledgeable of French and English antique furniture and decorative arts

Timeline

Insurance Agent

Allstate Insurance Agency
1997 - 2011

Sales Associate

Consign Consign
2019 - 2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Southern Mississippi