Patrick W. Egan

**** ****** ******, #*, ************, PA 19144-2927 . 215-***-**** .

abn67x@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To assist designers using my strong skills in the areas of

color, style and design as well as my extensive knowledge of

furniture, fabrics and related products.

Professiona Background in fine arts and current work as professional

lProfile artist, helping to guide buyers in color, design and style.

Effective rapport with designers, end-users and others in

the industry.

Long and successful experience with customer service and

problem-solving.

Provided extensive knowledge of the product to better assist

design professionals.

Strong skills in visual merchandising and in showroom floor

planning.

Innovative leadership and the self- reliance necessary to

successfully manage this business for the past 18 years.

Experience Showroom Manager

1993 to Present

Grange USA, Philadelphia, PA

Achieved top sales among fourteen showroom locations in

North America for three consecutive years.

Established and maintained successful client relationships,

provide a high quality of customer service and execute sales

with high-end interior designers and architects.

Manage as well as maintained all sales and operational

aspects for the showroom.

Provided extensive knowledge of the product line to better

assist design professionals.

Process and track all orders to insure accuracy as well

prompt delivery and set up.

Address all claims and customer service issues as they arise

in a timely manner.

Collaborate with CEO and management on showroom product

selection and marketing materials.

Act as a liaison with local publications to provide product

information as well as coordinate transfer of product for

photo shoots

Plan and execute showroom events.

Sales and Display Associate

1991 to 1993

Stroheim & Romann, Inc.

Managed sales of fabric, wallcoverings and furniture.

Assisted design professionals with product, color & pattern

selection.

Followed up with customer services and problem solving on

contract accounts.

Supervised and executed visual display of merchandise.

Outside Sales Representative & Showroom Manager

1990 to 1991

Richard Russell Associates, Philadelphia, PA

Marketed furniture, wall coverings & fabrics to designers &

architects in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Trained and supervised employees.

Education BFA 1982

Philadelphia College of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement

Pratt Institute, New York, NY 1977-78

Interests Fine art painting, fiction, dogs, fitness, movies, music,

politics

References References available on request

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