Vicki Budinski
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Knowledgeable Decorator and Designer with proven background in creating inviting and aesthetically pleasing home environments. Successfully transformed numerous properties to facilitate faster sales and higher offers through strategic organization, and staging. Excellent eye for detail, thrive in a think on the spot creatively environment and take great pride in making everything around me beautiful.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Professional
Ashley Homestore
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized effective communication techniques to present company product. Asking the right questions to find out what is most important to the client in terms of comfort, style and specific needs. Directing clients to products that fit their requirements based on feedback.
- Built and maintained relationships with key customers to ensure repeat business.
- Maintained an in-depth knowledge of industry trends and competitor offerings.
- Conducted face-to-face meetings with prospective clients to discuss product features and benefits. On busy weekends handling multiple clients during peak traffic times.
- Managed client accounts by providing prompt service and responding promptly to inquiries.
- Attended product training and sales conferences, seminars, and webinars as a representative of the company.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking events, email campaigns.
- Adapted to and remained flexible in changing, fast-paced work environment.
- Worked with management teams to develop monthly and yearly sales plans, goals, and targets. Monthly sales target of $75,000 + consistently achieved, along with goals for selling Extra Product Protection, Matresses and Financing Plans.
- Advanced from Sales Associate to Sales Professional by achieving $500,000 in furniture sales, $65,000 in Mattress/Bedding sales and $25,000 in product protection sales in 9 months of employment. With advancement of sales role received an increase in commission percentage.
- Handled client deposits and transactions and updated billing information in company databases.
- Advised clients regarding accounts, pricing schedules, and financing options.
- Assisted daily with maintenance of store merchandising and visual presentation.
Interior Design Consultant
Crate & Barrel Furniture/Sales Professional
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with team to develop spatial layouts for residential and commercial projects.
- Participated in client meetings, providing insights on design trends and materials.
- Home staging. Consulted and implemented a fresh open concept decorated with current trends to assist in selling home.
- Coordinated project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines and deliverable schedules.
- Sales Professional. Assisted customers in selecting the right furniture, Art, lighting, kitchen and decor accessories for their home.
- Merchandising. Setting up product display based on Companies vision board and current promotions.
Property Caretaker/AirB&B, VBRO Booking Agent
Tofino Property Management AirB&B
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed relationships with airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and other travel suppliers to secure the best rates for customers.
- Maintained accurate records of all reservations and payments utilizing a computerized booking system. AirB&B, VBRO, and the Tofino Property management personal booking software.
- Utilized customer service skills to respond to inquiries from potential customers in a timely manner. Implemented strategies to ensure customer satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service throughout the entire booking process.
- Caretaker of 3 Cabin Resort in Pacific Rim National Park, Vancouver Island. General daily cabin and ground maintenance, hot tub maintenance, cabin cleaning and guest arrival preparation, minor repairs and property upgrades.
- Meeting guests upon arrival with welcome basket. Assisted guest with local navigation, tourist destinations, the best places to eat, best activities in the area and wildlife to be aware of in the area.
- Ensured guests safety and comfort. Notified guests of any wildlife in the area to be aware of, proper disposal of garbage as to deter wildlife. Tended to guests troubleshooting questions and assisted with any problems arising in their cabins. Wifi issues, appliance use and minor repairs.
Owner/Operator
Marlow & Richard's Floral Studio
04.2005 - 12.2011
- Managed all aspects of the daily operations including personnel, inventory control, budgeting, pricing.
- Provided leadership by setting clear goals and expectations for team members. Delegated tasks to employees based on skill level and opportunities for growth.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to remain competitive in the marketplace.
- Performed financial analysis to identify areas for cost savings and increased profitability.
- Coordinated staff training programs and hands on floral design training, to ensure employees had appropriate skillsets for their roles.
- Established and maintained good rapport with co-workers, supervisors and others.
- Implemented quality assurance procedures to ensure high standards of customer service were met.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements.
- Developed marketing campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and customer loyalty through community involvement, trade shows and in-store design workshops. Designed and maintained company website and scheduled e-mail marketing campaigns.
- Ran daily operations of a busy 2000 sq/ft high end floral studio. Assisting daily walk-in clientele with choosing the perfect bouquet of fresh domestic and exotic flowers. Coordinated special event and wedding floral and decor with complete set-up, working alongside reputable special event venders.
- Interior design. Created both residential and commercial home decor displays. Provided home decor, accent furniture, live indoor and outdoor plants, Artwork and both fresh and silk/dry flower arrangements for residential and commercial homes. Full set up provided.
- Outdoor Containers and Decorating. Provided Seasonal fresh and silk planter arrangements for both residential homes and commercial businesses.
- Official Florist for Derks Formals and Bridal Fantasy 2006-2007. Model and Runway bouquets. Floral booth at Briday Fantasy.
- Official Florist for The Alberta Ballet and Edmonton Opera for 2006-2007 Season. Presentation Bouquets and Themed Lobby Arrangements based on production running.
- Featured in the Edmonton Journal, a 2 page spread for decorating a historical home for the “Homes For the Holidays” Edmonton Glenora Holiday Tour 2008.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Alberta College
EdmontonSkills
- Customer relationship building
- Landscape Design/Maintenance
- Interior Design
- Property Maintenance
- Event Design/Co-Ordinator
- Artist
- Light Carpentry
- Interior and Exterior Painting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interior Design Consultant
Crate & Barrel Furniture/Sales Professional
11.2023 - 07.2025
Sales Professional
Ashley Homestore
06.2023 - Current
Property Caretaker/AirB&B, VBRO Booking Agent
Tofino Property Management AirB&B
05.2021 - 09.2021
Owner/Operator
Marlow & Richard's Floral Studio
04.2005 - 12.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Alberta College