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Valerie Edwards

Danielson,CT

Summary

Knowledgeable Realtor and retail professional with a proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction through exceptional customer service and strategic market insights. Skilled in visual merchandising and retail operations, I excel at building lasting relationships and delivering tailored solutions, ensuring seamless transactions and maximizing sales opportunities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

CR Premier Properties
02.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
  • Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally throughout the entire transaction process.

Visual Merchandiser/Photo Stylist Assistant

Country Curtains
01.2012 - 12.2017
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Worked with store managers and regional managers with new store openings, window displays and product displays.
  • Assisted with window styling and prop placement for catalog photo shoots at the corporate offices.

Retail Store Manager

Country Curtains
03.2002 - 12.2017
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through training staff on exceptional customer service practices and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Managed all aspects of budgeting for the retail location including labor costs, expenses control, revenue tracking.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Retail operations
  • Product knowledge
  • Visual merchandising
  • Creative vision
  • Meticulously detail-oriented
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong multi-tasking

Timeline

Realtor

CR Premier Properties
02.2020 - Current

Visual Merchandiser/Photo Stylist Assistant

Country Curtains
01.2012 - 12.2017

Retail Store Manager

Country Curtains
03.2002 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science -

University of Connecticut