Jacque Ast

I was asked to work as a seasonal employee the last two years. I loved being back! I provided assistance to clients and my co-workers, basically went where ever I was needed. I even worked in the cafe which was super fun. It's a great place to work, loved my co-workers and wonderful clients and the benefits like the employee discount is a huge perk!

Welcomed and assisted clients with their shopping needs. We worked with several realtors and Home Builders creating unique and one of a kind gifts. I really enjoy working here. There were just not enough consistent hours.

Greeted and assisted clients by providing excellent customer service and developed strong relationships with clients. Did daily follow up with active and prospective clients . Met my annual sales goals within 6 months.

Greeted customers, delivered exceptional customer service to guests while working in a fast paced environment. Maintained cleanliness of work areas, organized sales floor. Utilized sales strategies to increase the average sale. Assisted in hiring and training new employees. Learned a little about wine from our extraordinary sommelier and was able to help customers choose delicious wines. Assisted clients in putting together lovely gifts for their special occasions. Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

Managed design projects for corporate companies from design services to corporate gifts. Worked within budgets to meet the clients needs without compromising style. Attended several Home & Gift Markets to find the latest products. Established relationships with vendors and sales reps. Managed all buying and purchasing. Designed and produced custom invitations.

We started from the ground up including choosing all the decor and made decisions on the build out of our location. Establish and maintained relationships with home builder sales reps. Assisted in the sale of pools by connecting clients with our experienced sales team. Coordinated marketing campaigns, set up and worked all local Home Shows.

Manage day to day actives within office. Follow up with customers to help ensure a positive experience.

Provided excellent customer service to clients. Merchandising and buying product in preparation for the upcoming season. Establish and maintain positive customer relations and rapport. Received and entered point of sales items.

Develop relationships with brand reps and vendors. Organize front and back of store for a positive work environment.

Assisted in the grand opening of the store, which included but was not limited to: purchasing, organizing, designing and setting up displays, contacting vendors and scheduling deliveries. Receiving merchandise, creating a retail price, inputting merchandise into our POS system. Merchandising and buying product in preparation for the next season by attending wholesale markets, which included Atlanta, Dallas , Las Vegas and New York markets. Meeting with clients to develop and design custom invitations for their specific event. Establish and maintain positive customer relations and rapport. Develop relationships with brand reps and vendors. Assisted with all operations including hiring.