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Zoe Somers

Bicton,WA

Summary

20+ years experience in high end retail with a passion for design and interiors. Natural people person with strong customer service and relationship building skills. Comfortable working to sales targets and KPI's


Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

Self Employed Services
05.2021 - Current

Assisted clients with activities of daily living

Coordinated allied health team

Liaised with family and medical professionals

Sales Support Administrator

The Blinds Gallery
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduling appointments for sales team
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Made redundant due to Covid

Showroom Sales Consultant

Crosby Tiles, Myaree
03.2010 - 03.2015
  • Assisted new build clients with tile and laminate selections
  • Processed sales, orders and selections to builders and designers

Practice Manager

Russell Furnishings
07.2005 - 02.2008
  • Built strong relationships with clients whilst optimising showroom sales.
  • Attended interstate trade shows, selecting new stock
  • Liaised with suppliers and managed all local ordering

Retail Manager

Baileys Furniture
02.2000 - 06.2005
  • Assisted with establishing new store and staffing
  • Assisted in furniture design and stock selection
  • Attended interstate trade fairs
  • Assisted in ordering and scheduling local furniture manufacture

Interior Consultant + Showroom Sales

Empire
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Established Furniture Leasing + Styling Service. Expanded new business through real estate agents, builders + designers
  • Established Interior Consulting service, working with retail clients, home visits and presentation of furniture solutions
  • Managed all local upholstery + fabric suppliers and ordering
  • Attended interstate trade shows

Education

Cert 3 Individual Support

Australian Employment & Training Services
Success, WA
05.2019

Ass Dip Interior Design -

TAFE
Mt Lawley
12.2005

Bach Arts -

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
1993

Skills

  • Extensive retail & styling skills
  • Good attention to detail & admin skills
  • Comfortable working to sales targets

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

Self Employed Services
05.2021 - Current

Sales Support Administrator

The Blinds Gallery
06.2019 - 03.2021

Showroom Sales Consultant

Crosby Tiles, Myaree
03.2010 - 03.2015

Practice Manager

Russell Furnishings
07.2005 - 02.2008

Retail Manager

Baileys Furniture
02.2000 - 06.2005

Interior Consultant + Showroom Sales

Empire
01.1995 - 01.2000

Cert 3 Individual Support

Australian Employment & Training Services

Ass Dip Interior Design -

TAFE

Bach Arts -

Murdoch University
Zoe Somers