Christopher J. Flanagan

New York, NY

T: 917-***-**** E: ad2v4v@r.postjobfree.com

Expertise

Merchandising & Product Development – Conceptualizing and presenting future collections for in-store merchandising guides. Managing “real” store interpretation of store-set guides. Training and educating store personnel on product knowledge, seasonal programs and on-floor visual strategies. Developing effective promotional plans based on assessments of the company’s needs, supporting showroom team to help drive sales and spot local market trends.

Administrative – Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Multitask oriented and self-motivated. Cultivating, nurturing and growing customer relationships by providing customer service ensuring a gracious client experience. Proficient on working with multi-lines phone systems. Travel calendar scheduling. Coordinating and maintaining office set-up for employees, ordering of office supplies and bookkeeping accounts.

Sales – Consult with designers and end users with proper selection of fabrics/ leathers based on specific parameters. Draft quotes and submit sales orders for reps. and Dealer network members. Monthly inventory check of stock and determine the needs of the department. Follow through on all fabric sales and data entry of orders. Resolve any and all client issues, going above and beyond.

Experience

F. Schumacher & Co. 2022 - Present

Inside Sales for the Connecticut Region

Baker Furniture- New York, NY 2017- 2022

Fabric & Textile Showroom Manager

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN- New York, NY 2017

Executive Assistant/ Receptionist, Showroom Manager

FORAGERS MARKET– New York, NY 2013-2016

District Manager, Human Resources, Payroll, Product Buyer

WILLIAMS SONOMA – New York, NY 2010-2011

Visual Merchandiser and Sales Analyst

ANN TAYLOR – New York, NY 2008-2009

Corporate District Manager of Visual Merchandising

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Merchandising Management, Minor in Art History