1. Brenda Cornelisse
4271 Sheridan Ave. South, Apt.303
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Cell 952-451-7858
Florealstudio@aol.com
Objective
To obtain a position that utilizes my experience in relationship sales, customer service, and/or interior
design/home decor, while working with a customer minded company in a team environment.
Certifications
Certified Floral Design - Kohler & Dramm
Chicago Real State Licensee & Chicago Broker Licensee
Summary of Qualifications
• Consulted with customers and sold interior furnishings including drapery/bedding, furniture,
kitchenware and home decor to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for customer sales development, store merchandising and satisfying customer
service and support.
• Maintained and developed relationships with new and existing clients to increased sales growth
by 4X.
• Specialized in home staging/property improvements focused on maximizing value and sales
justification to increase bottom line profit to a range of 12- 128%.
• Marketed and sold to existing/new clients as well as leveraging strategic partnerships with
consulting agents, contractors, and architects/engineers.
• Responsible for successful and profitable projects including system design, engineering of
proposals, pricing, sales presentation and project management.
• Negotiated with current vendors for a reduction in costs while adding new product lines for
department sales growth.
Work History
Banana Republic, Sales Associate (2016-present)
Pottery Barn, Floor Sales Associate (2015 - 2016)
Epitome, Sales Associate (2014 - 2016)
Floreal Studio, Senior Account/Project Manager/Floral Designer/Owner (1995- 2013)
Northwest Airlines, Flight Attendant (2000-2005)
Enqland Realtv, Broker/Developer (1985-1990)
Dr. Robert Slocum, Front Desk/Receptionist (1972- 1974)
Education
Tyler College, Woodrow Wilson High School
Associations
Association of Flight Attendant's, AFA
National Association of Real Estate Brokers, NAREB
