JohnPaul Torres
Design Sales Consultant
Apt # 533
Houston, TX 77027
*****.******@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
High Fashion Home, Houston, Tx -Interior Decor Sales Consultant SEPT 2023 - PRESENT
Assisted clients with design advice, furniture placement and fabric/paint/carpeting selections in the showroom.
Worked as part of a 10-12 person team to continually service customers in 60,000 square foot showroom, including telephone, web inquiries/email. Provided accurately and up to date product knowledge on 25+ different companies and their associated products to clients as needed.
Communicated between buyers and clients regarding the status of product and product delivery.
Assisted clients with space planning, furniture and fabric selections. Maintained in store responsibilities of product display, merchandising, and . Handled all facets of customer service from the inception of a sale, design, order entry, and after delivery follow-up.
Houston Community College, Houston,TX — A.A.S. in Fashion Design AUG 2019 - MAY 2022
After being laid off during the pandemic, I concentrated on completing my education. I earned my associates degree in fashion design with a 4.0 GPA. Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, Houston, TX — Residential Real Estate Assistant
SEPT 2018 - APR 2020
Residential real estate assistant to a top producer. Consult with sellers and buyers in the process of real estate purchases. Prepare contracts and coordinate the purchase/selling process which includes inspections, repairs, appraisals, financing and closings. Maintain active communication with clientele to troubleshoot and negotiate through successful closings. Utilize sales networks, social media and marketing / advertising to generate sellers and buyers.
Bernstein Realty, Houston, TX — Residential Real Estate Agent JUNE 2008 - FEB 2016
Residential real estate agent working successfully with both sellers and buyers in several areas in Houston. Specialized in relocation clients either selling in Houston and transferring abroad or assisting buyers relocating to Houston from different states or countries. *Top Listing agent, September 2010 *Top Buyers agent, April 2012, May 2013, May 2014 *Sold over $4 million annually since 2009
SKILLS
Strong verbal/written
communication
Effective time
management/organization
Customer service
Multi-Tasker
Personable and friendly
Detail oriented
Efficient independent/team
player
Client recruitment, relations,
retention
Real Estate market trends
monitoring
AWARDS
MFAH Fashion Fusion
Reimagined and Sustainable 1st
Place
EDUCATION
Fashion Design A.A.S.orem
Houston Community College,
Houston, TX
Aug 2020 - May 2022 GPA 4.0