Creative Design & Interior Merchandising Professional
Resume:
Ikey Flowers
Orlando, FL *****
**********.***@*****.***
Professional Summary
Creative design professional with over 13 years of diverse experience in customer service, merchandising, and management, supported by formal education in fashion design and contemporary architecture. Skilled in interior design, visual merchandising, and client relations. Seeking to leverage design expertise and strong communication skills in a dynamic interior design role. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Brand Rep
Abercrombie & Fitch-King of Prussia, PA
November 2025 to January 2026
Sales Associate
Conn's Home Plus
September 2023 to June 2024
* Assisted customers with selecting home furnishings and decor to match their style and needs
* Provided interior design suggestions to enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales
* Managed merchandising and store displays to create visually appealing environments
* Utilized knowledge of current design trends to recommend products and solutions
* Supported sales management by tracking inventory and maintaining organized product displays Kitchen Manager
Pizzeria Locale
February 2022 to July 2023
* Oversaw layout and organization of kitchen spaces for optimal workflow
* Collaborated with staff to design efficient and safe work environments
* Maintained records of inventory and supplier performance to inform purchasing and design decisions Store Manager
Journeys Kidz
October 2013 to August 2016
* Managed store layout and interior design to maximize product visibility and customer flow
* Oversaw merchandising and implemented creative visual displays to attract customers
* Led store/interior design projects to enhance the shopping experience
* Trained staff on maintaining store appearance and merchandising standards Education
Recording Arts (Bachelor's degree)
Full Sail University
August 2025 to Present
Contemporary Architecture (Trade school)
NJPTEL
August 2022 to August 2023
Fashion Design (Associate's degree (Some Education)) The Art Institute of Philadelphia
August 2013 to August 2014
Upper secondary education
Skills
• Customer communication
• Sales lead qualification
• POS systems
• Payroll processing
• Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
• Maintaining an organized workspace
• Cash handling
• Closing sales
• Fashion retail
• Inside sales
• Processing cash transactions
• Telemarketing
• Fashion styling
• Adaptability
• Customer service
• Marketing
• Guest services
• Sales management
• Sales transaction processing
• Lead generation
• Customer inquiry handling
• Interpersonal skills
• Achieving sales targets
• Client relationship development
• Objection handling (sales technique)
• Inventory management
• Customer relationship building
• Sales
• Attention to detail
• Sales strategy
• Leadership
• Sales negotiation
Awards
Diploma in Contemporary Architecture
August 2023
• Contemporary Architectural Design/Planning
• Contemporary Interior/Design/Planning
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
ServSafe
CPR Certification
July 2025 to July 2027
Certified by American Heart Association
• AED Certified
• Child CPR Certified
• Infant CPR Certified
AED Certification
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