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VINCENT Brandi

Washington,DC

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated customer service representative with over 30 years of experience in retail sales, design, and management. Proven expertise in driving sales through effective visual merchandising, captivating store displays, and innovative showroom design. Skilled in carpentry, furniture restoration, and window treatments, with a strong background in operations, including front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) processes such as shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Committed to enhancing customer experiences and optimizing operational efficiency in a fast-paced retail environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Vincent Brandi Arts LLC
Washington, DC
01.2023 - Current

Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new clients.

  • Managed financial operations, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking for sustainable growth.
  • Oversaw project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to client specifications and quality standards
  • Cultivated relationships with vendors, and clients to foster business opportunities.

Team Lead Sales and Team Lead Operations

CB2-Georgetown
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Team Lead Sales, Assisted Management to achieve Sales goals of the company, MOD shifts and all aspects of customer service.
  • Training sales staff with weekly or seasonal promotions. Assisted Visual Merchandiser with Floor moves, seasonal turn over, floor sample sales and general show room up keep.
  • Team Lead operations, Back of House, Shipping/receiving, inventory control, loss prevention and return merchandise and all aspects of customer service.

Design Manager

Bassett Furniture Industries
Rockville, Maryland
02.2016 - 09.2018
  • Assisted in the implementation of all design projects in Flag Ship store and other Bassett locations in the Mid Atlantic region.
  • Developed, presented and completed room plans, floor plans, color scheme, furnishings, soft treatments, case goods, and accessories that fit the client's needs and budget.
  • Trained staff on design and window treatments (Hunter Douglas, Carol Fabrics and Casa Fiora).
  • Developed relationships with junior designers and clients.
  • Supported all operations daily within store as well as supporting store and district management in the pursuit of achieving the goals of the company.

Assistant Manager/Junior Design Associate

Home Nature
Southampton, NY
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided interior design consultations and services.
  • Assisted with the sales of high-end home furnishings, custom luxury upholstery.
  • Managed custom upholstery and hard goods orders.

Exterior Visual Merchandising Manager & Design Associate

The Laurel Group
Watermill, NY
03.2014 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for all visual aspects of the property showroom, including plant nursery, pottery and exterior furniture showroom.
  • Planned and displayed new merchandise catering to garden and landscape designers as well as architects, interior designers and the general public.
  • Received and cataloged new inventory.
  • Planned Sales campaigns.

General Manager

Sean Inc. for Emile Lauffrie
Harbor, NY
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Manager and head of sales for men’s French clothing and apparel.
  • Managed seasonal staff, accounting and balancing of sales.
  • Managed inventory catalog, and all aspects of visual display.
  • Supported the owner and sales for satellite Stores located in other parts of the United States and Europe.

Visual Merchandise Manager and Key Accounts Sales

Mecox Gardens
Southampton, NY
01.2001 - 01.2010
  • Provided management services in high end luxury interior and exterior furniture and décor company: visual merchandising and display for the store and gardens in Southampton.
  • Responsible for the visuals of 8 satellite stores.
  • Planned and executed sales strategies, monitor sales within each emporium, and conduct a general overseeing of all staff on a weekly basis.
  • Performed management of key accounts including all aspects of special, custom or design complicated orders for the company’s account clients: including client meetings, house or business calls, measuring and space planning, designing and drawing (by hand) blue prints and or instructions or requests.
  • Produced pricing quotes and computerized mock ups of finished design.
  • Ordered and monitored shipping from vendors in Europe and the United States.

Education

Certificate Programs - Interior Design, Auto Cad, Furniture History and Design, Landscape Architecture and Garden Design

Suffolk Community College
Long Island, NY
01.2010

Certificate - Painting Fine Art

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
01.2001

AA - Applied Arts in Painting, Restoration of Fine Art and Antiquities

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
01.1997

Skills

  • Software: Light Speed (POS) Quick books, Vend (POS), Photo Shop, Auto Cad Design Program, Storis ( POS ) Power Point, studio B and Square
  • Trained Painter (Figurative and Abstract) In Applied Arts See wwwvincentbrandicom
  • Restoration of Fine Arts and Antiques: Finishes and Wood restoration of Furniture (American and European) as well as decorative arts Specialized in Mid Century Modern Furniture

Timeline

Owner

Vincent Brandi Arts LLC
01.2023 - Current

Team Lead Sales and Team Lead Operations

CB2-Georgetown
01.2020 - 02.2022

Design Manager

Bassett Furniture Industries
02.2016 - 09.2018

Assistant Manager/Junior Design Associate

Home Nature
05.2015 - 01.2016

Exterior Visual Merchandising Manager & Design Associate

The Laurel Group
03.2014 - 05.2015

General Manager

Sean Inc. for Emile Lauffrie
01.2010 - 01.2014

Visual Merchandise Manager and Key Accounts Sales

Mecox Gardens
01.2001 - 01.2010

AA - Applied Arts in Painting, Restoration of Fine Art and Antiquities

Fashion Institute of Technology

Certificate Programs - Interior Design, Auto Cad, Furniture History and Design, Landscape Architecture and Garden Design

Suffolk Community College

Certificate - Painting Fine Art

Pratt Institute