Kari Leonard
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Interior Decorator skilled at developing positive client relations and providing designs exceeding client expectations. Consistently worked within clients' budgets to meet design requirements and vision. Excellent taste and design talent across broad array of styles to match client needs, and aspirations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Decorator/Retail Sales
Upper Room Home Furnishings
05.2017 - 09.2024
- Furnished and designed 46 residential properties in 2023 and consulted with clients to determine decorating needs and aspirations.
- Top sales writer yearly, continuously exceeding performance metrics, with 1.43 million written in 2023.
- Exhibited exceptional product knowledge of traditional and recent trends in furnishings and interiors.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Visual Director/Buying Assistant
McElheran’s Fine Furniture
10.2005 - 01.2015
- Established consistent visual standards across multiple locations, creating a cohesive brand identity that resonated with customers.
- Revamped store layouts by implementing innovative visual merchandising techniques and coordinating with website, resulting in increased customer engagement and sales.
- Optimized inventory management processes to minimize stock discrepancies and maintain visually appealing shopping at all times.
Visual Manager/Accessory Buyer
Finesse Home & Interiors
05.1997 - 04.2005
- Maintained a visually engaging environment, ensuring brand consistency across all marketing materials.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions on product placement and display strategies.
- Trained new employees on visual merchandising techniques, encouraging professional growth and development.
- Traveled internationally to procure merchandise to maintain competitive edge.
Education
Diploma - Visual Communication
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB05.1997
Skills
- Client Communication
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization abilities
- Space Planning
- Sales expertise
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Interior Decorator/Retail Sales
Upper Room Home Furnishings
05.2017 - 09.2024
Visual Director/Buying Assistant
McElheran’s Fine Furniture
10.2005 - 01.2015
Visual Manager/Accessory Buyer
Finesse Home & Interiors
05.1997 - 04.2005
Diploma - Visual Communication
Grant MacEwan University
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