Responsible for managing the retail side of the design studio, including: cataloging and pricing inventory and samples, special orders and delivery set-up, stock replenishment, visual design and organization of studio.  Attended High Point Furniture Market to further build upon product knowledge and order new product and samples for studio

* Responsible for providing design vision with extensive product knowledge of over 75 manufacturers, ranging from moderately priced home furnishings to the very finest craftsmanship available. Worked closely with a diverse customer base to focus on their unique needs in terms of personal preference, budget and deadline. Developed specific design solutions for customers by gathering their specific requirements, addressing any potential issues/problems with requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction by way of complete collaboration and involvement throughout the design process. *  Best of the Best Award for overall performance December 2006 *  Consistently exceeded sales quotas and assigned budget by 21% *  Won multiple sales contests *  Ranked in the top five for annual sales *  Regularly attended High Point Furniture Market to improve and build current product knowledge

* Assistant to five designers. Responsible for cataloging and organizing design studio, pricing fabric and wallpaper samples, delivering products to clients, and electronic bookkeeping. * Manage budget through electronic bookkeeping and samples pricing * Organized design studio by cataloging resources and publications * Regularly attended High Point Furniture Market to learn more about the business of furniture and design * TUTOR, America Reads; Tutored children grades K-3 in math and reading, both one-on-one and formal classroom setting, through a program sponsored by the Winston-Salem YWCA. * Developed lesson plan for math and reading * Tailored tutoring to meet specific needs of each student * Measured student success and understanding * Established rapport and encouraged fun to facilitate the learning process