Christie Rumsey: Owner and Lead Creative in San Diego, CA

Independent Consulting: Art Curation & Design Consulting, Original Paintings ? Expert Gallery and Showroom Curatorial Services ? Local Art and Fine Art Furniture Placement and Installation ? In-home and Business Design Consulting ? Artist Liaison and Art Sales Business Consulting/Representation ? Events Coordination for Local Business with Philanthropic Connection ? Original mixed media paintings, commissions, murals and giclee reproductions in large quantities Lead Art Curator, In-home/ Business Art & Design Consultant, Art Events Coordinator

Experienced Retail Store Manager who helped existing staff open and run a new retail store and showroom for www.patioproductions.com ? Responsible for interacting with customers, face-to-face in the showrooms and in-home, over the phone and email via an e-commerce website. ? Clients include homeowners, interior and exterior designers, landscape designers, contractors, and businesses. ? Management of crew during installations. Coordination related to such installs. ? Design, service, and follow-up for providing quotes, fielding customer service calls and sales calls, processing orders and updating website. ? Maintaining and designing showroom space through visual planning, inventory analysis, and upkeep. Ordering of showroom furniture and accessories. ? Working directly with owners in the implementation of marketing strategies and community involvement. ? Managing a team of Sales Professionals, Website Content Administrators, Customer Service Providers, and Order Processors and Logistics Coordinator. ? Salesforce ? Magento ? ZenDesk

Opened and operated a "Pop-up" retail location where I prospected, hired, trained and prepared a team for our permanent and prominent location while construction occurred in the same neighborhood. ? Prepared, opened and maintained final location encompassing Retail and Event Studio space. ? Met or exceeded assigned revenue and target objectives assigned for the store each month. Maintained top store in the company in sales and revenue including website sales. ? Dared to elaborate on sales procedures to successfully enhance productivity and revenue while preserving a commitment to the company's values and business code of ethics. These sales procedures were enveloped into the company as a whole. ? Showed consistent initiative and responsible decision-making. Effectively communicated procedures and ensured that they were comprehended and followed while demonstrating the development of a culture of accountability, discipline, and urgency. ? Ensured customer service standards were consistently executed and operational excellence was maintained in the store and on off-site exhibits. ? Built an outstanding team of service-oriented educators who are proud to be part of the company and work as a unit to provide excellent customer service, resulting in a team mentality and driving sales. Very low turn-over. ? Proactively lead the team by example and passion. Built team spirit and morale by actively seeking and sharing innovative ideas to improve sales and by honoring each team members strengths and offerings. ? Maintained constant training of staff on how to build clients and sales to fullest potential through development of product knowledge, customer service standards, and visual presentation. ? Formed strong relationships in the community to drive sales and respectability of the company locally and nationally. Proactively used free, local social handles to provide a constant outreach through media that was engaging and relevant. ? Implemented years of experience in High-end Retail Sales with an emphasis on Ethical Retail. ? Performed at the highest level within the company to exceed sales goals and mentor other Store Management to succeed. ? Excellence in Customer Service skills and recognition of gorgeous, well-maintained Visual Merchandising and property.

Experienced Fine Art Sales Consultant ? Employed high-end sales techniques as well as connection and client building skills. ? Website maintenance through visual inventory preparation and follow-through. Upkeep of Certificate of Authenticity and Sales Documentation. ? Administration including Payroll prep. ? Gallery exhibition design.

? Fine Art Consultant with instinctive sales abilities ? Acted as a liaison between artists, gallery, interior designers and clients ? Knowledge and hands-on experience with museum-quality preservation custom framing practices ? Acted as Assistant Curator for gallery exhibitions including art selection, framing, placement and installation ? Residential and commercial projects including Sharp Healthcare ? Organizing and maintaining physical and documentary art library with archival preparatory practices ? Maintaining gallery website images and content through Open-source technology.