REBECCA KULICK
Newville
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
PPG Paints, Inc
07.2023 - Current
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ESS
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Design Coordinator
Taylor Morrison, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
- Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
- Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw staff of 12-16 employees, created schedules, gave direction, handled discipline issues
- Responsible for store's daily operations, high-volume customer service, profit and loss management as well as setting, monitoring, and driving sales goals
- Ensured proper cash controls and loss prevention procedures were in place and followed
- Maintained store's appearance and merchandising with ongoing marketing campaigns
- Effectively delegated and ensured timely completion of Management Division of Responsibility
- Successfully recruited and hired talented Management and Associates based on business needs
- Consistently ensured Payroll expectations were compliant and deadlines were met
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Design/Purchasing Coordinator
Kaye Lifestyle Homes
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Manage the design center, managing customers from beginning to end
- Create change orders; release bids; create purchase orders and VPO’s
- Meet all schedules on time, ordering design and color selections within specified time
- Verify all pricing for current options and stay competitive with competitions pricing
- Specify all finishes including doors, tile, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, pools and roofing supplies
- Research new features and ideas for implementation in designs
Assistant Store Manager
Williams-Sonoma
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Served as role model for sales associates and other managers
- Reinforced customer service principles and goals
- Maintained visual standards with lighting, presentation, signage and general maintenance
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Assistant Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed team of six or more on daily basis
- Received and process manifests and daily truck deliveries
- Maintained organizational procedures including stocking inventory, training employees, opening and closing the store
- Set and staged the floor to highlight weekly deals and entice customer purchases
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Design Coordinator
Korndoerfer Homes
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Prepared loan packages for land purchases and closings
- Worked under top sales consultant designing model homes for showings
- Prepped MLS listings; Monitored model homes and their staging
- Created workflows, blueprints, change orders, customer custom request forms, electrical plans and scheduled walkthroughs
- Delivered buyer start packages to main office.
- Organized and maintained workflow at front desk.
Interior Designer/Sales
Thomasville Furniture
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted customers in their selections of furniture, rugs, window treatments and accessories
- Conducted home visits to address customer’s needs including providing space planning services
- Marketed and maintained client relationships
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Interior Designer/Owner
Wright Design Company, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided residential design services and consultations
- Renovated existing spaces
- Staged homes for resale
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management, Project, Management
Ashford University
Des Moines, IA01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Des Moines, IA02.2013
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Bradley Academy For The Visual Arts
Mechanicsburg, PA12.1989
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Photoshop
- AutoCAD Lite and AutoCAD Flatlands
- Adobe Illustrator
- ArchiCAD 19
- Design Management
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Critical Thinking
- Visual Representations
- Design Support
- Architectural Practices
- Contract Interpretation
Affiliations
NCIDQ Qualified - Certificate #023329
American Society of Interior Design (ASID), Professional Member
Jewels of the Bay Designer Show House, Sarasota FL 2009
Timeline
Store Manager
PPG Paints, Inc
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ESS
03.2023 - 06.2023
Design Coordinator
Taylor Morrison, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2023
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
01.2019 - 01.2020
Design/Purchasing Coordinator
Kaye Lifestyle Homes
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Williams-Sonoma
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
01.2015 - 01.2017
Design Coordinator
Korndoerfer Homes
01.2014 - 01.2015
Interior Designer/Sales
Thomasville Furniture
01.2012 - 01.2013
Interior Designer/Owner
Wright Design Company, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Organizational Management, Project, Management
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Bradley Academy For The Visual Arts
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