Event Sales Specialist / Event Designer - Crystal Ballroom - Lake Mary, FL
(2024-06)
- Conduct consultations (in-person and virtual) to align client needs with optimal products and services, driving sales success.
- Negotiate prices, set up, and complete proposals to finalize sales agreements, generate invoices, and create payment plans.
- Build strong, professional relationships with effective communication, maintaining customer satisfaction, and loyalty, which increase overall sales and opportunities.
- Assist in developing strategies to increase sales revenue.
- Develop creative concepts and designs for events, including layout, décor, and other visual elements, after understanding clients' vision and requirements to meet their specific needs.
- Manage the inventory of event supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and condition for upcoming events.
- Supervise the setup of decorations at the venue before the event begins.
Business Owner - L | Design Concept - FL
(2023-01)
- Interior design consulting
- Home staging services with the existing furniture
- Event decoration
- Sales and marketing
- Coldwell Banker Real estate agent
Event Director - FABCO, French American Business Council of Orlando - Orlando, FL
(2016-01)
- Event coordinator for monthly networking meetings in the Orlando area and the developing Space Coast.
- Design detailed event plans including timelines, budgets, staffing requirements, and objectives.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers managing relationships throughout the process.
- Develop and implement strategies for successful event planning and management.
- Create promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and banners to advertise events.
Design Center Coordinator / Interior Design Consultant - Ethan Allen Design Center - Viera, FL
(2021-01 - 2022-01)
- Perform administrative duties, inventory, sales and store reports.
- Assist clients in designing high end interiors by creating and selling customized home solutions.
- Design floor plans, 3D perspective views and material boards for presentation to client after in-home calls.
- Promote high customer satisfaction by resolving problems and follow-up with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Design Consultant - Indian River Furniture - Rockledge, FL
(2020-01 - 2021-01)
- In-home consultations for space planning and design, 3-D renderings, and mood boards for presentation.
- Determine clients' needs to assist in the selection of furniture, rugs, light fixtures, and accessories to make sales.
- Place and manage orders, coordinate deliveries and follow-up.
- Client development and customer service.
Lead Home Stylist / Holidays Coordinator - West Elm (Williams Somona) - Orlando, FL
(2017-01 - 2020-01)
Team leader managing 8 designers/sales associates
- Manage day-to-day store operations, including supervision, assignment delegation and daily reports.
- Provide in-home and Zoom consultations to lead sales
- Design floor plans and interior design concepts for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Maintain excellent close ratio
- Build client base with customer service satisfaction and orders follow-up
Co-Owner - LOLOROSE Design - Merritt Island, FL
(2017-01 - 2019-01)
- Creation of repurposed Furniture and Home decor
- Design, management, sales and marketing.
Sales Leader / Sales Associate - Pier 1 Imports - Merritt Island, FL
(2018-01 - 2020-01)
- Assist customers with selecting products by identifying their needs and preferences, increasing UPT.
- Deliver quality customer service while cultivating client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Organize sales floor to keep products and displays presentable and in sellable condition.
- Handle high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.
- Supervise receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
Office Manager / Owner - DR PHILLIPS WELLNESS - Orlando, FL
(2011-01 - 2017-01)
- Marketing and Accounting (Quickbooks)
- Manage daily office operations, including scheduling appointments, oversight of patient scheduling policy.
- Develop company logo and website, created brand identity.
Event Manager Coordinator - Golf Course of Valescure - Saint Raphael
(2006-01 - 2010-01)
- Develop and implement event plans, including budgets, venues, catering, décor, entertainment, and special guests.
- Organize luxury support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation, and service needs.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials for events.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of materials for events.
- Manage on-site logistics during events, such as registration set-up, audio, and visual equipment setup and breakdown.
- Monitor event budgets to ensure accuracy and efficiency in spending.
- Assist in developing strategies to increase attendance at events.
- Oversaw all aspects of event production, from conception through completion.
- Provide support to attendees before, during, and after the event, as needed.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing for services.
- Design and maintain spreadsheets documenting vendor, facility, and guest information.
- Recruit sponsors for the event, and plan the scope of involvement, financial tie-ins, and promotional aspects for mutual benefit.
Sales Representative - Travaux en Cours... - Saint-Raphaël, FRANCE
(2006-01 - 2010-01)
- Boosted company revenue by driving sales.
- Managed event preparation and on-site operations for trade expos.
- MAISON&OBJET is an international, high-end, professional trade show dedicated to lifestyle, decoration, and design. January and September sessions at the Paris Nord Villepinte convention center, France.
Real Estate Sales Associate - Côté Demeure - Saint-Raphaël, FRANCE
(2008-01 - 2010-01)
- Manage sale transactions from initiation to closing.
Business Owner - L&M Remesy Homes Renovation - FRANCE
(2000-01 - 2010-01)
- Flipping properties
- Design, plan, budget and direct projects.
- Maintain communication with contractor to drive forward progress of project.
- Diminish costs, review and qualifie competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
- Sales
Real Estate / property Management Associate - CENTURY 21 Laffont Immobilier - Nimes, FRANCE
(1995-01 - 2002-01)
- Managed real estate transactions (sales and rentals) from initiation to closing.
- Created marketing events for developing business influence
