Valerie Felicione
Tampa,FL
Summary
To secure a position in an industry I’m passionate about, where I can utilize my interior design, sales, and extensive sales education and experience to maximize the earning potential of this combination
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Furnishing Consultant
Z Gallerie
Tampa, FL
01.2014 - Current
- I collaborate with team members to strategize best ways to display merchandise with furniture. I create an environment that is visually appealing to the customer in accord with corporate visual merchandising guidelines. I coordinate with team members on merchandising the walls and displaying key items. This position requires me to assist customers in decorating their homes to include furniture, rugs, artwork and other accessories. I strive for a complete look according to the desires of the client. At the same time I am building rapport and trust with the client so that they become repeat customers.
Pet PortraitArtist
Self Employed Web
Tampa, FL
03.1991 - Current
- Created personalized portrait artworks for diverse clientele, enhancing customer satisfaction through artistic expression.
- Managed client consultations to understand preferences, ensuring tailored artistic outcomes.
Decorative Artist
Self-Employed
01.1989 - Current
- Design and paint custom site specific furniture, Tromp L’oeila Faux finish installations in select businesses (Residency at The Tromp L’oeila Gallery, New York)
Home Furnishing Consultant
Ashley Furniture
Tampa, FL
01.2005 - 01.2008
- This position required utilizing my extensive sales abilities and vast knowledge of case goods, upholstery and furnishings to create a desired purchase. My background enabled me to consistently maintain and surpass sales quotas.
Design Consultant
Hudson's Furniture
Tampa, FL
01.2001 - 01.2005
- This position required an unusual spectrum of experience and a thorough knowledge of case goods, upholstery, manufacturing and finishing processes. An exceptional strength of mine is the ability to understand a client’s personality and goals after a few moments of contact. I could then captivate the client’s interest while exposing the client to the vast repertoire of interior design, art and budget tools available, and to successfully conclude a sale of product to fulfill the expectations of this employer.
Home Furnishing Consultant
L-A-Z Boy Furniture Galleries
Tampa, FL
01.1998 - 01.2001
- This was my introduction to Retail Furniture sales. It was an important experience because I realized this industry would allow me to maximize my varied artistic, business and sales experience to enjoy a rewarding and profitable career.
Education
Media Art Degree - undefined
Tampa College of Art
Tampa, FLLiberal Arts - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
Skills
Visual merchandising Sales acumen Register operations
Timeline
Home Furnishing Consultant
Z Gallerie
01.2014 - Current
Home Furnishing Consultant
Ashley Furniture
01.2005 - 01.2008
Design Consultant
Hudson's Furniture
01.2001 - 01.2005
Home Furnishing Consultant
L-A-Z Boy Furniture Galleries
01.1998 - 01.2001
Pet PortraitArtist
Self Employed Web
03.1991 - Current
Decorative Artist
Self-Employed
01.1989 - Current
Media Art Degree - undefined
Tampa College of Art
Liberal Arts - undefined
Hillsborough Community College