Betsy Chrisman

Experience

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  Z Gallerie

  Sept 2005 - Oct 2010

  Management / Sales/ Visual Assistance

  - Began position in part time sales, quickly promoted to full time sales, next management role- Completed opening and/or closing store procedures- Created add on sales and assisted clients with interior design needs and wants- Completed cash management procedures including Banking and Deposits- Entered opening and closing data information into system- Maintained visual directives, displays, and visual needs of the store- Maintained office and operation organization and cleanliness- Monitored and observed employee usage of client books, verified correct documentation and timely follow up- Processed and unloaded product shipments, received product check in, ensured all discrepancies were reported to appropriate personal- Facilitated custom furniture order operations- Filed, adjusted and finalized customer orders and paperwork- Maintained new and discontinued fabric swatches- Handled customer service issues, leading team in customer satisfaction and delivery expectations- Entered and submitted store income weekly and monthly numbers to District Management- Participated in district conference calls, collaborate with team and senior management- Maintained product knowledge regarding Furniture and fabric construction- Maintained cleanliness of store and product Show less

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  I.O. Metro

  Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

  Designer
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  Self Independent

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2017

  Independent Representative for Self

  Independent jobs and opportunities anywhere ranging from: Home Stage to Sell Interior Design and Staging, Space Planning, Interior recommendations of FF&E, placing, consulting/ Personal Party and Event Function planning esthetics, floral centerpieces, floral arrangements,and decorative creations./ Seasonal Wreath designs./ Silk floral centerpieces for residential homes./ Fresh floral centerpieces, designs. Estate sale staging and sales.

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  Pike Nurseries

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

  Visual Merchandiser

  - Received Company Visual Merchandiser of the Year award 2012, consistent top performer- Adhered to company merchandising standards - Placed first and second place store ratings for prototype store reset contest, 2010, 2011- Maintained and set end caps, Ensure signage is eligible and clear to consumer- Developed brand awareness strategy and campaigns- Created and maintained visual focal points at end of each main aisle - Maintained visual directives, displays, and visual needs of the store- Maintained operation organization and cleanliness, strong attention to detail and customer needs- Planned spaces using color blocking furniture, fixtures, and merchandise- Personally responsible for my stores seasonal visual merchandising all year all seasons- Maintained marketing signage, prepared visual props Show less

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  Holiday on Earth

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2017

  Christmas Decor and Decorating

  Seasonal Christmas decorating decorand color coordinating design forcommercial and residential spaces.

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  Life on Earth LLC.

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Interior Plantscape Maintenance & Color Specialist Rep.

  Fresh Structures, LLC., 2016 Atlanta, GAFloral Designery- Provided care to indoor plants in Commercial, Residential and Hospitality spaces- Clients include Bank of America, Meryl Lynch, Old Castle, King & Queen Building, Intown Suites, First Data, Pappa’s Restaurants, Ray’s Restaurants - Design and install Christmas and holiday décor independently and with a team- Create and Develop color theme and creations based on provided supplies- Set holiday décor and lighting for neighborhood entrances- Create and floral centerpieces for events and functions as requested Show less

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  Fresh Structures

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  Floral Designer

  - Create floral designs based on set pricing, listen to customer needs and suggest upgrades- Maintain accounts and create new set installs of hotels, - Clients customers include Ritz Carlton downtown, Manadarin Hotel, Omni Hotel, Boy and Girls Club, Moorehouse College, Scana, Triple M Atlanta Financial Center, Four Seasons, Alliance One, Alliance Two Buckhead, Cohan Law, Weisman, AGG, - Deliver Orders as needed, maintain strong customer relationships and upselling- Manage shoppe and warehouse operations, processing and training create process improvement- Assist co-owner with special projects and requests, customized deliverables and budget management- Maintain potted orchids at all properties, create schedule rotations of client services and properties- Prepare containers and oasis for next day projects, audit current sites and update accordingly- Filter requests and cooler clean outs, take in, create and delivery standing weekly customer orders- Clean and organize warehouse and inventory, provide organizational leadership Show less

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  Chelsea Floral Designs and Event Rentals

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Floral Designer

  Floral Design, Event design and Wedding. Contract.

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  Burton + BURTON

  Jun 2017 - now

  Visual Designer

  Showroom design, space planning and set, creation of niches within large spaces, prop display and marketing advertising windows, Tradeshow designs, Creating and adding embellishments on product, floral design work, construction and building for showroom floors.