Customer Service Years Experience
Resume:
GEORGE S. COLPITTS
Durham, NC 27707
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years experience in all aspects of the Art/Antiques and Design business, including buying
and sales. Personal understanding of the challenges of business in this field. Special interest in
art, Antiques, and design. Excellent social and communication skills.
Professional Experience
RETAIL HOME FURNISHINGS BUSINESS CO-OWNER 2006 - 2011
Somerley House, Inc., Durham, NC
www.somerleyhouse.com
Operated a retail home furnishings, antiques, and design business.
Instituted company marketing, product acquisition, and customer service systems.
Translated clients' needs into executable design plans, respecting time and budget constraints.
Communicated regularly with clients via face-to-face meetings, email newsletters, social media,
and visual presentations.
Collaborated with designers, vendors, and manufacturers.
Created and staffed showroom at the High Point International Furniture Market.
RETAIL ANTIQUES BUSINESS OWNER 1995 - 2006
Somerville House Antiques, Burlington, VT
Launched a retail store specializing in American Antiques, Chinese Porcelain and Fine Art.
Traveled extensively to evaluate and procure products, and service client base.
Marketed items at prestigious Antiques and Home Décor Shows nationwide.
Built an extensive research library to educate our consumers and improve business performance.
Authored articles for special interest and trade publications.
Developed and taught community educational seminars.
Education
University Of Vermont, B.A., English & Art History
Middlebury College, English Literature
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