Please allow me the opportunity to introduce myself to you.
Please find enclosed my Cover Letter and Resume. I possess a strong background in design
and retail sales with a strong emphasis on upholstery and case goods.
I would be proud to establish myself within a reputable company such as Barrymore.
Please do contact me at your earliest convenience as I am eager to join an organiza tion that
I can learn from and grow with.
Sincere thanks and regards,
Ron Lloyd
Objective
A position as a Sales Associate, Manager or Visual Merchandiser with a high end furniture
retail company
Summary
More than 20 years of successful experience in all aspects of Management, Sales, Visual
Merchandising and Interior Design.
Notable Achievements
GWLRA designed all facets of GWLRA Rental Residential Apartments in Toronto including
upgrading in suites, Corridor and Lobbies. Featured in Toronto Rental Magazine as best
renovation under $15,000.
Employment History
Ron Lloyd Design 2011-PresentRe designed existing Rental Apartment Buildings in
Toronto, including all in suite finishes, corridor and lobby design Created carpet, paint,
fabric, and other building material design boards for clients; coordinated implementation of
design as point person for all contractors including model suites, events and branding. As
well complete start to finish custom homes, for clients in Toronto, Calgary and Montreal.
MNID Interior Design 2009-2011
Designed and decorated the companies Model Suites, Sales centers, Custom designed
furniture for various projects throughout the city. Specialized in Condo and Residential
development. Dealt with all suppliers from retail to wholesale. Liaison between developer
builders and Design Company.
Studio b Home, 2007 -2009
Sales of luxury brand furniture lines- McGuire, Baker, Barbara Barry, Dedon, with personal
sales over $500,000.00 within the first 6 months of employment. Implementation of
showroom changes throughout the seasons, as well as home design consultations.
Cecconi Simone Inc- 1997-2005
Creative Director, Decorator, Buyer, Designer, Designed and decorated the companies
projects and Model Suites for projects in Toronto, Vancouver, Dubai, New York, Las Vegas,Miami, Tampa, Chicago, Liaison between clients, builder and design team .Worked on
branding, buying, merchandising and design of furniture for the retail arm of Cecconi
Simone called Oni One in Toronto.
Dana Jordan 1997-2004
Full Time sales Associate with this High end Retail Home Furnishing Store, Assisted in
Buying, Merchandising, Scheduling, Hiring of staff.
Ikea Canada-1987-1997
Full time Interior designer with Ikea, Trained junior staff on th e design philosophy on the
Ikea design method. Travelled to openings of New Retail Flagship stores to assist in store
design setup. Worked on Concept to Completion of in Store Room settings.
Hershey Weinberg Sales 1982-1987
Merchandising and Sales for this large clothing Sales Agency in Toronto, represented many
clothing lines. Alfred Sung, Edwin Jeans, Manager Jeans, C-17 Jeans, Domenic Bellissimo
Leather.
Education
York University -BFA
Seneca College Fashion Merchandising Degree in Fashion Merchandising 2 year program
Ryerson Polytechnical Interior Design program -3 years