LINDA GIARDINA
* ********* *****, **** ********, Ma. 01474
978-***-**** Email: **.********@*****.***
ACCOMPLISHMENT
. Successfully owned and operated Townsend Floors and Interiors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
. Extensive management experience in the retail floor covering and
interiors industry.
. Possesses strong interpersonal communications skills.
. Excellent decision making and leadership ability.
. Self motivated, assertive and able to quickly learn new procedures and
methods.
. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
. Identified and implemented strong customer services activities.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Townsend Floors & Interiors, Owner Townsend, MA 1980-2010
Office Administrative Skills
. Directed and managed all office personnel.
. Responsible for scheduling of all client jobs and installation staff.
. Worked with all office equipment, including PC computer, scanner,
copies, fax machine and multi line phones.
. Familiar with Microsoft applications and accounting with Quickbooks.
. Assisted in processing payroll.
. Ordered and maintained office supplies and equipment.
. Set up and maintained filing system.
. Liaison between company and vendors.
. In charge of customer service, with particular attention to working
with problematic customers.
Managerial Skills
. Self-employed retail manager with extensive supervisory & office
operations background.
. Successfully operated & managed all features of my business for 30
years.
. Conducted interviews, hired and trained new and existing staff.
Developed a team sales
environment leading towards a common goal.
. Motivated staff to meet store goals and comply with policies and
procedures.
. Analyzed sales trends and reacted appropriately.
. Monitored stock levels on all inventory items and maintained vendor
accounts.
Customer Service Skills
. Provided exemplary customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
. Strong aptitude in selling techniques.
. Instrumental in building a strong customer base.
. Generated repeat business though assessment of customers needs and
style.
. Assisted and advised clients on design choices.
EDUCATION: Boston State College, Boston, MA B.S. Elementary
Education