danielle leppo

* Presented and discussed various home furnishings product options based on customer's lifestyle, needs, and goals. * Processed and managed current product orders and was available to clients throughout entire sales process. * Maintained ongoing customer accounts and promoted lasting sales relationships with clients. * Gained trust of clients with product recommendations by using design background, home d cor knowledge, and passion for creating inviting living spaces.

* Collaborated with leadership team of three to come together to lead group of 50 young adults in the overall direction and health of the squad. * Mentored eight team leaders with group training and individual sessions to equip them to lead their teams on a day-to-day basis. * Oversaw logistics of international travel and empowered logistics and finance leaders to take ownership of role given. * Served in India, Nepal, South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique.

* Organized closed files store room by cataloging files and reorganizing reference numbers in filing system. * Entrusted with case sensitive information by assisting lawyers directly with writing client letters, court documents, and daily notes. * Client relations representative in office, and correspondence by email and phone.

* Assisted customers with both residential and commercial lighting designs with focuses on style, function, and budget. * Arranged store displays incorporating both traditional and contemporary lighting choices to appeal to wide range of customers. * Responsible for opening and closing store which included taking store inventories, counting register, and maintaining store displays.

* Assisted head designer in furniture, fabric, and finish selections for medical offices and * facilities. * Created budget spreadsheets and implemented a streamline system for cataloging samples in resource room. * Chose artwork appropriate for office or patient rooms based on sizing, style, and budget.

* Maximized sales floor square footage by continually rearranging flow of furniture, and updating the main point-of-sales displays. * Worked closely with management team to determine new inventory and arrange furniture vignettes in a variety of design styles to maximize sales potential. * Maintained the artwork displays, chose accent pieces and lighting, and daily upkeep of individual vignettes. * Created a "lifestyle" branding for store entrance, which included pairing living, dining, and bedrooms into coordinating styles.

* Design "First Looks" for clients based on current room layout, style, budget, and existing furniture pieces. * Create a 3-D concept board in Photoshop sourcing only from online retailers. * Responsible for entire design process, communicating with client via online platform, adhering to budgets, and assembling a final design look for clients.

Activities and Societies: American Society of Interior Designers