Chelsey Smith is seeking a new opportunity in Nashville, TN utilizing her skills in sales, management, and design. She has over 7 years of experience in interior design, retail management, and sales. Her background includes managing projects, clients, vendors, staff, inventory, and marketing. She is proficient in MS Office and has a strong track record of growing businesses and engaging communities.

1. Chelsey Smith
Nashville, TN
(515) 494-5929
chelseybhaines@gmail.com
Objective
Relocating to Nashville with a strong background in sales and management and a passion for design.
Looking for an opportunity to strengthen your presence in the community and to use my skillset to
grow your business.
Skills
Negotiating Forecasting Time Management
Training and Development Ability to Meet Deadlines Proficiency in MS Office
Excellent Selling Ability Customer Relations Vendor Relations
Performance Management Project Management Team leadership
Experience
MAY 2015 - PRESENT
MLH Designs Inc., Des Moines, IA​- Interior Designer / Executive Assistant
● Manage multiple residential and commercial projects
● Consult clients to create a proposal customized to their needs
● Select appropriate fixtures, finishes and equipment for each
● Develop and maintain numerous vendors accounts
● Handle all of the administrative tasks such as creating proposals, purchase orders, invoices,
filing and office organization, accounts payable and accounts receivable
● Coordinate shipments and installations in accord with project deadlines
NOVEMBER 2013 - MARCH 2016
Village Boutique, Des Moines, IA​- General Manager / Assistant Buyer
● Promoted from Sales Manager to General Manager to develop store’s vision and presence.
● Tripled customer database by developing and managing brand presence and vision
● Hired and trained staff of 7 sales employees, a visual merchandiser and one assistant manager
● Managed staff schedules based on projected volumes and forecasts
● Forecasted and wrote purchase orders for inventory at Women’s Apparel Market in New
York, Dallas & Las Vegas; selected merchandise in line with the brand’s vision
● Developed strong relationships with and communicated with vendors
● Managed and replenished inventory
● Developed and maintained social media presence
● Managed sales and margins

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● Visual merchandised to create a refreshing presence in the community
● Coordinated social events to promote brand and create a presence in the community
● Attended social events to promote the brand’s presence
○ Involved in Polo on the Green charity event hosted by the Variety Club, Animal
Rescue League, and had a strong presence in Dress for Success Fashion Show
JUNE 2008 - NOVEMBER 2013
Von Maur, West Des Moines, IA​- Department Manager
● Training and coaching staff on selling, store policy and procedure as well as current trends
● Addressed customer inquiries and resolved conflict in a positive, productive manner
● Merchandised inventory to create interest and drive sales
● Motivated staff with contests and incentives
● Created a client base to generate business and increase customer loyalty
Education
AUGUST 2007 - MAY 2011
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny,IA​- Marketing AA, Fashion & Design
AAS, Interior Design Consultant Certificate
● Fashion Chapter President
● New York Study Tour
● Chicago Study Tour
References
Available upon request