Sales Assistant

Darlene Marcucci

**** ******* **. #*** ? Palm Harbor, Florida 34685 ? *****@********.**.***

? 727-***-****

Experience

Ashley Furniture Homestore: Clearwater, Fl- June 2011- August 2014

Home D cor Specialist/Sales

. Assisted customers through the sales experience by sketching designs,

taking measurements, and educating them on products, materials and

products available.

. Leveraged interpersonal skills to relate to customers and build rapport

over the course of three years to increase repeat visits and sales

. Thrived in a fast-faced environment while meeting sales goals and

metrics

. Collaborated with team members daily to perform opening/closing duties

and execute holiday sales events/promotions

Amici's Catered Cuisine: Tampa, Fl-2010-2012

Special Events Team Member:

. Served/bartended for weddings, corporate events, cocktail parties and

luncheons

. Organized and prepared pre-event supplies, food, etc. as well as post-

event clean up

. Tastefully decorated and transformed venue based on clients' needs

while interacting with guests/hosts to ensure expectations were exceeded

Sarah Coventry: Oldsmar, Fl-2006-2008

Team Leader / Assistant to Supervisor for National Jewelry Distributor:

. Assisted the Director of Operations with the planning, coordination and

execution of yearly convention and other special projects/events

. Planned and organized annual jewelry sale and exceeded sales goals by

maintaining consultant relations, suggestive selling and exceptional

product knowledge

. Led team of four to ensure daily orders were pulled, packed and prepared

for shipping

. Responsible for maintenance of customer database, quality controlled

inspections, and coordination of inventory

. Prepared and processed shipping and inventory accountability reports

daily, proficient in Microsoft Word and UPS Worldship

Gymboree Corporation: Clearwater, Fl-2004-2006

Assistant Manager for Children's Clothing Store:

. Directed sales team in setting up displays, executing in-store events,

and store/merchandise upkeep

. Implemented promotional techniques and maintained positive customer

relations to meet daily sales goals and increase average transaction

totals

. Participated in training of new hires and supervised daily employee

activities

. Reconciled daily income, prepared bank statements, and executed store

opening/closing duties

. Responsible for scheduling and assigning employees shifts

Farrell Park Condominium Association: Palm Harbor, Fl-1996-1999

President of Home Owners Association:

. Maintained all financials pertaining to 24 unit complex; including

preparing the annual budget exceeding 60k

. Reviewed and approved annual contracts for landscaping, irrigation and

insurance

. Obtained quotes from contractors as needed for all building repairs and

maintenance

. Enforced rules and regulations as well as served on the board for

resident conflicts, issues, and concerns

Genelco Industries: Bohemia, New York-1984-1988

Purchasing Agent for Electronics Distributor:

. Solicited and acquired new vendor contacts to increase account database

and revenue

. Retained and strengthened multiple vendor and client relationships

. Obtained quotes and reviewed bids for best pricing and delivery

. Prepared purchase orders and processed receivables for commercial

airline customer accounts

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