STEPHANIE OAKES

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Ottawa, Ontario

K2A 3J7

613-***-****

CAREER HISTORY:

ACROSS OTTAWA HOME STAGING, LEAD PROPERTY STYLIST - 2013-present

Recruit and maintain new and existing business

Design layouts and implementation for each property (each property with its own design, color choices and all interior redesign and design)

Furniture and accessory selection and coordination with client’s existing furnishings along with all interior finishes and colors etc.

Focus on improving a property’s appeal by transforming it into a welcoming and attractive product that anyone would want

Warehouse manager

Trane and mentor new employees

MCA MERCHANDISING CONSULTANTS – 2013 to 2014

• Sales Merchandising/Event Marketing

• Planogram (Modular) compliance

• Selling Incremental Display Support

• Distribution “voids” and “out of stocks

• Relines

• Building/Marketing Displays

MELMART DISTRIBUTORS INC. (MANNINGTON COMMERCIAL) – 2009 to 2012

Eastern Ontario Commercial Territory Manager

• Establishing consultative relationships with End Users, Interior Designers, Space Planners, Architects, Government Departments, Flooring Contractors and Flooring Dealers,

• Contributing to new construction/retrofit scheduling through tracking of client projects and product delivery logistics,

• In competitive market ensured “service levels” as a critical differentiator,

• Successfully migrated first time clients into recurring regular client base.

STEVENS/OMNI FLOOR COVERINGS – 2007-2009

Eastern Ontario Commercial Territory Manager

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local Interior Designers, Architects, Government Departments, Flooring Contractors and Flooring Dealers

• Introduced Omni and associated new products to regional market,

• Established revenue growth of 150% in year two.

• Daily program used “Salesforce.com”

MINTO DEVELOPMENTS INC. – 2006-2007

Marketing Coordinator

• Responsible for writing weekly Ottawa Citizen Advertisements and Renters News Advertisements,

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers,

• Respond to all inquiries for Rental Agents and Suppliers,

• Process payroll and lease bonus for all Minto District Rental Agents in Ottawa and Toronto,

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• Create annual advertising budgets,

• Advised Designers and IT/Web personnel in Ottawa and Toronto on design of Web communications for upcoming campaigns,

• Coordinated and attended all social events held by Minto,

• Committee member of the Eastern Ontario Landlord Association-organize upcoming events and fundraisers,

CAPITAL OFFICE INTERIORS – 2000 TO 2006

Workplace Consultant

• New business development,

• Responsible for Federal Government, Crown Corporations, Private Sector, Healthcare, Education, Contractors/Builders and High Tech,

• Negotiate contracts with Corporate, Government and Private sector,

• Worked closely with local Designers and Architects,

• Project manage new client installations,

• In depth knowledge of Government Tenders and Standing Offers,

• Provide design layouts for all projects,

• Daily contact with Manufacturers.

NORWALK-THE FURNITURE IDEA – 1993-1998

Design Consultant

• Recruit and retain new business,

• Exceeded monthly sales goals,

• Provide and maintain daily/weekly progress reports,

• Weekly sales meeting along with product knowledge seminars,

• Merchandise showroom, set up displays, create window displays

• Provide In-Home decorating services,

• Provide floor plans/layouts for clients,

SPECIAL SKILLS/INTERESTS

• Third Party Fundraising Event Coordinator for The University of Ottawa Heart Institute,

• Committee member of the Eastern Ontario Landlord Association

• Interests: Sailing, Cooking, Photography

Smart serve certificate

Efficient in Salesforce

PERSONAL REFERENCES: Available upon request

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