Melinda Byrd

Email: abo7v2@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Virginia Beach

State: VA

Zip: 23456

Country: USA

Phone: 757-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Currently a Part time manager and customer service representative with twenty five years of experience in residential and commercial applications.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Monash Secondary College, Virginia Beach VA 1/2001 to 12/1989 (High School)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Part time manager and customer service representative with twenty five years of experience in residential and commercial applications.

Highlights

Issue resolution

Strong verbal communication

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Computer proficient

Extremely organized

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, BBL, Outlook Express

File/records maintenance

Data management

Process implementation

Broad research and consulting background

Client assessment and analysis

Review/draft/negotiate contracts

Coordinate merchandise placement

Assist in developing the skill levels of sales associates

Ensure compliance in all areas of store operations including sales, merchandising, operations, training and development of staff

Accomplishments

Treasurer to FASGOT (Food Allergy Support Group Of Tidewater) 2008

Brides Across America 2011-2012

Experience

April 2011 to Current

Maya Couture Norfolk, VA

Sales Associate and Part Time Bridal Manager

Sales Associate and Part Time Manager to a premier bridal establishment. To date, over a quarter million in sales and an extensive client base. Responsible for day to day running of the showroom, training sales staff, worked in conjunction with owner and other managers to implement new operating procedures, managing prospective clients and parties,assumed ownership over sales team productivity and managed work flow to effectively and continually meet and exceed sales goals, identified individual developmental needs with appropriate training, coordinating merchandise displays,

Also assisting in merchandise buys, assisting in creation of formal charity events and fashion shows, leason between wedding planners/photographers and other wedding industry vendors and their clients, assist in coordinating weddings and other formal events and

January 2000 to April 2004

Undercover Design Center Norfolk, VA

Interior Consultant

Interior Consultant for residential and commercial Interior Design firm. Liaised between clients and workroom to design new products, assisted with creative design with The Hawthorn Hotel (now the Tazwell Hotel), Bakers Crust Restaraunt, Ghent Chiropractic and Blue Coyote Grille.

Sales in excess of $10,000 per month ($106,000 in sales 2001) Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process, provided onsite training to new employees, assisted in hiring new employees, responsible for researching new vendors and materials

March 1994 to November 1998

Interior Solutions Hampton Park, Victoria, Australia

Interior Decorator

(Part owner of business) Interior Decorating for commercial businesses, acting merchandise buyer and chief Interior Decorator for Ultimate Country Living Furniture (located in Hampton Park, Victoria, Australia)

Design and manufacture of floral arrangements, accessory staging for commercial clients, merchandising and stock control, account reconciliation, advertising, understanding of business principles

Education

1989 Monash Secondary College Clayton, Victoria

High School Diploma

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