1. DEBRA L. KULAS
3332 Briar Oak Drive
Duluth, GA 30096
Cell: (678) 758-5127
E-mail: DebraKulas@msn.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly skilled sales professional with exceptional relationship skills and integrity based work ethic; recognized as a
collaborative team leader, innovative problem solver outside the box thinking. An excellent communicator, who attributes
success to paying attention to details, providing superior customer service and exceeding client expectations. Effective at
working independently or through team members; superior mentoring, coaching and training skills; multi-tasker, is self-
motivated, high energy and results driven.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
House Parts Inc., Atlanta, GA May2008 - Present
National Account Manager
• Maintain, manage and build strong relationships with Key Accounts.
• Collaborate daily with Drapery hardware sub- distributors to assure best selling product to ensure customer interest and
sales.
• Analyze Regional and National trends to target sales opportunities for Gifts, Accessories and Drapery Hardware.
• Utilize sales reports and analyze sales projections to achieve goals
• Assist and attend professional Gift Show to meet with active client relationships and also seek new client leads.
• Solid Knowledge of opening New Accounts through successful research, networking and cold calls.
• Take an active part of NEW product design.
• Industry portfolio of over 500 clients having a buying relationship of 2+ years.
M G Smith, London CN July 2007 – May 2008
Independent Contractor
• Specialized in promotion sales with companies that may be facing Bankruptcy, Store Closings, Going Out of Business
or Restructuring. Primarily in the furniture industry.
• Contracted with business owners to run high impact marketing campaigns to generate profit during crucial time
periods.
• Worked with the management at each location to prepare and set up showrooms with pricing, merchandise and staff.
• Created a highly dynamic and unified team of designers to work in specific showrooms.
• Traveled through out the United States and Canada.
• Up to 80% Travel
House of Denmark, Atlanta, GA July 2006 – June 2007
Senior Store Designer
• Worked with clients to reinvent their home adding to existing furniture and/or creating a design from a clean pallet.
• Interviewed clients to gather information about their lifestyle and their vision of what they want their environment to
look like.
• Conducted in-home appointments for space planning, color analysis, style and design.
• Coordinated design presentations for client viewing and selection.
• Worked with vendors to assure production and estimated arrival of merchandise.
• Followed up with clients on order status and delivery status.

2. • Scheduled merchandise delivery and set-up to mirror floor plans presented.
• Worked closely with Store Manager with regard to showroom presentation and merchandising.
Solid Source Realty, Atlanta, GA April 2004 – Jan 2009
Realtor
• Advised sellers on the best way to prepare their homes for sale.
• Listed homes on multiple listing service, developed and implemented a custom marketing plan on each home.
• Assured timely an accurate completion of all paperwork.
• Coordinated with mortgage brokers, inspectors, attorneys, and appraisers.
• Maintained network of contacts for future listings and representative of buyers.
Debra Kulas Design Associates, Atlanta, GA May 2001- Dec 2009
Principle & Designer
• Established new and repeat client business through marketing, networking, and referrals.
• Put together payment structures for specific assignments.
• Conducted in-home consultation appointments for space planning, color analysis, style & design.
• Conducted presentations with rendering of customized window treatments and bedding for clients.
• Followed scheduling of merchandise, installation, product availability time frame, and completion.
• Set up sub-contractors to fulfill the project commitments.
• Lead design classes at local showrooms on a quarterly bases.
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, Atlanta, GA June 2001 – June 2006
Design Consultant/Accessory Buyer
• Provided design and sales consultation to clients in the Gwinnett showroom.
• Trained new and existing staff members on vendor knowledge and the In-Home Design Process.
• Lead Accessory Buyer for seven Atlanta area showrooms, working closely with vendors to set up accounts, place
orders and provide training.
• Attended the Atlanta and High Point Furniture Markets to purchase new upholstery and accessories for Atlanta
showrooms twice per year.
• Traveled between showrooms to re-merchandise and set up floors with corporate representative.
• Was selected to attend several seminars on new sales and design training.
TekResource Inc., Chicago, IL July 2000 – April 2001
Director of National Accounts and Development
• Built revenue from $60K per month to $200K per month in the first three months of employment.
• Implemented marketing promotions, pricing programs, fax blast, and mass mailing to Top 1200 customers in the
computer parts industry.
• Created relationships with vendors for parts purchases in order to receive bulk pricing and special discounts.
• Enhanced shipping and stocking efficiency of our 30,000 square foot distribution center.
• Created a position for an off-site buyer to search for non-stocked and obscure parts; this increased monthly revenue by
20%.
PC Service Source, Dallas, TX July 1996 – June 2000
Midwest Regional Account Developer (February 1999 – June 2000)
• Managed a ten state territory consisting of 1,650 active and 5,000+ total accounts.

3. • Maintained and managed 100 of the top accounts.
• Analyzed regional markets and trends (pre-visit) to target and develop sales opportunities.
• Traveled throughout a 10 state region to visit existing accounts, creating relationship to build sales confidence and visit
new accounts to develop new sales relationships.
• Inter-active problem solving with team and client to resolve issues of inventory or credit.
• Generated a 4% to 6% monthly growth within the top 100 regional accounts.
Customer Marketing Representative (February 1998 – February 1999)
• Inside account manager for Midwest region spanning nine states and 400 of the regional top accounts generating over
$1million in revenue.
• Repeatedly received highest Sales Growth Award for the Midwest region by consistently exceeding revenue and
margin goals.
• Worked with major accounts to ensure the highest level of customer service, meeting all of their business needs.
• Managed and developed five sales representatives.
Dedicated Strategic Account Sales Representative (March 1997 – February 1998)
• Worked closely with the Strategic Account Manager to manage the customer escalations, customer issues, and adjust
accounts to maintain a profitable working relationship.
• Trained and developed new strategic Account Representatives.
End User Sales Representative (July 1996 – February 1997)
• Grew accounts and revenue consistently for seven months generating over $50K in profit.
• Consistently presented with Customer Service and Quality Awards
EDUCATION/INTEREST
Piedmont College, Charlotte, NC – Council of Qualified Residential Interior Designers
Professional Career Development Institute, Norcross, GA – Interior Design Certification
Winona Senior High School, Winona, MN –
Interior Design Society – Training and continuing education in interior design.
First Multiple Listing Service – Licensed Georgia Realtor since 2004
REFERENCES
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