Yvonne Venuti

Work History

The Shade Store

Woodland Hills, CA

02.2022 - 12.2022

Provided design guidance and inspiration in-person, by phone and video calls. (Facetime, Zoom, Teams)
Confidently presented the features, functions, and benefits of each custom product.
Cultivated successful partnerships with Trade partners.
Delivered accurate project pricing and measurements.
Accurately estimated project expenses and converted design specifications to a specialized design software.
Co-managed the showroom; including preparing maintenance requests, performing daily site inspections and communicating with commercial management.
Completed beautiful projects that exceeded client’s expectations and received many positive reviews.
Employment ended due staff reduction. Received an excellent reference!

Salon Republic

Woodland Hills, CA

07.2017 - 06.2018

Responsible for leasing and overseeing 46 salon studios, while also guiding and mentoring a team of 73 diverse salon professionals.
Continuously achieved targets for studio occupancy.
Conducted competitive market surveys.
Showed available studios and screened rental applications.
Prepared lease contracts coordinated move-in and move-out processes.
Balanced accounts, collected weekly rental payments.
Maintained up-to-date records of collections in database and prepared deposits.
Responded promptly to tenant requests and resolved issues in a timely manner.
Ensured the cleanliness and appeal of the salon.
Managed retail inventory levels, placed supply orders, and set up retail displays.
Arranged maintenance and provided vendor access.

3 Day Blinds

Santa Monica, CA

09.2012 - 11.2015

Helped clients find the perfect window treatments to accentuate their living and work spaces.
Generated business opportunities by building showroom accounts and pursuing new prospects.
Prepared project designs and estimates at job sites.
Created projects using proprietary products, Hunter Douglas, Carole's Fabrics and Norman Shutters.
Managed customer expectations from initial order to installation, working closely with workrooms, manufacturing, and installation teams.
Maintained a consistent prospect conversion rate between 68-72%, resulting in excellent survey scores and numerous referrals.
Consistently achieved installation success rates between 91% and 99%.

J Williams Staffing

Las Vegas, NV

06.2002 - 08.2008

Provided on-site sales for residential builders including Lennar, KB Homes, Distinctive Homes, and Toll Brothers.
Found creative ways to market and sell through standing inventory of homes and rental properties during difficult down markets.
Conducted competitive market surveys.
Increased foot traffic through networking, prospecting and using referral programs.
Ranked in the top 10% of top performing sales consultants.
Planned and hosted events to attract new buyers and show appreciation for existing residents.
Operated the sales office and acted as property manager for a division of 210 homesites prior to HOA being created.

Sidson Management

Los Angeles, CA

03.1995 - 09.2001

Directed a team of 5 resident managers and oversaw a portfolio of 220 units.
Prepared competitive market analysis reports.
Evaluated potential renters using reference verifications and background screenings.
Assisted in the evaluation and selection of contractors.
Supervised leasing for newly refurbished properties.
Provided oversight and support during property renovation projects.
Wrote effective advertising to attract potential renters.
Showed available units and conducted open houses.
Ensured accurate tenant information in Yardi and Excel.
Coordinated maintenance and arranged access.
Collected rent and balanced tenant accounts.
Organized and managed resident events.
Ensured the cleanliness and curb appeal of properties.
Verified ongoing compliance for City, County, and HUD regulations for all properties.