Keep in touch with meI'm using Intch to connect with new people. Use this link to open chat with me via Intch app
Work Background
Stoneside Blinds & ShadesDesign Consultant
Oct. 2023Washington, DCDesigning and providing custom-made window treatments that address clients’ specific needs, and bring beauty into their homes
Ferguson EnterprisesShowroom Consultant
Aug. 2022 - Oct. 2023United States▪ Revenue Growth/Relationship Building: Developed new client accounts; achieved sales individually of $300k in first year of employment.
▪ Design Expert/Decision-making: Applied design knowledge, detailed and pinpointed client needs; guided clients in conclusive design decisions based on interest, space, and construction options. ▪ Logistics/Order Deliveries: Coordinated logistics for product deliveries through targeted communication and effective planning; achieved timely deliveries for client orders.
▪ Customer Experience: Galvanized client experience through innovation and persistence; yielded return customers.
Haute Interiors LLCOwner
Sep. 2019Bethesda, Maryland, United States▪ Business Expansion/Sales Closer: Developed new interior design business; expanded income from 0-$100k in sales in 6 months through targeted market research, eye-catching advertising, and one-on-one client interviews.
▪ Wide-net Sourcing/Design Projects: Researched and created new sourcing, addressing exact client needs for design projects.
▪ Deadline-drive/Organization: Delivered design projects for all clients on time, or before deadline through meticulous organization; built appreciative clients.
▪ Renovation/Negotiation: Managed renovation projects; negotiated costs and completed aesthetically pleasing results for projects by applying knowledge of construction.
▪ Color Schemes/Design Framework: Created color schemes and design frameworks through extensive décor knowledge, sourcing, and communication; consistently accomplished projects.
Long and Foster, REALTORSRealtor
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2020Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States▪ Real Estate Sales; Prepared client homes for sale, based on market knowledge and customer needs/wants; sold all listings, aggregated to $8 million in sales.
▪ Market Research/Home Sales: Researched and sold homes to buyer clients; placed new buyers in first homes by applying sound judgment and persistence.
▪ Residential Sales/Research: Researched residential sales in DC, Maryland, and Virginia region; gained thorough knowledge of options, pros/cons, and tips imparted to clients; anticipated and met seller and client needs.
International School of GenevaBoard Member, Office Manager PTA
Sep. 2008 - Jun. 2011International School of Geneva▪ Member of the Executive Committee; managed the PTA Office and staff,; put in place systems to increase efficiency, managed internal and external school communications, organized annual school fair.
Dream Horse SARLImport Manager
Mar. 2003 - Jun. 2005Montélimar, Rhône-Alpes, France▪ Suppliers/Relationship Building: Managed supplier relations for equestrian equipment importers.
▪ Logistics/Shipping: Coordinated logistics for shipments.
▪ Product/Supply Sourcing: Organized European souring.
La Bergerie Des SourcesOwner/Manager
Mar. 2002 - Jul. 2008Drome, France▪ Renovation/Project Management: Renovated old farm property, envisioning and creating Bed and Breakfast Inn; established new hospitality space in rural community. ▪ Design Aesthetics/Marketing: Applied design aesthetics and persistence; marketed property to new clients, building reservations to 100% occupancy within 3 months.
▪ Staffing/Training: Hired entire team to upkeep and manage property; achieved well-maintained and smoothly functioning establishment; met client needs and invested in personal interactions. ▪ Food Sourcing/Culinary: Sourced local food suppliers for culinary needs; prepared home-cooked meals for 20+ guests on regular cadence with attention to food presentation.
▪ Automated Reservation System: Established room reservation system yielding complete bookings for 6 months; aligned organization, calendaring, and advertising.
Exceptional Wines CoExport Manager
Oct. 1999 - Nov. 2002Drome, France▪ Travel/Research: Researched, sourced, and visited 25 wine producers; created wine portfolio for California importer with bi-lingual English/French language skills.
▪ Wine Connoisseur/Wine Tasting: Accomplished Wine Certification from WSET in London, UK; expanded skill and ability to determine quality wines; made decisive choices for portfolio with understanding of wine production.
▪ Travel Arrangement/Supplier Portfolio: Organized wine tasting visits for California clients by creating portfolio of suppliers.
Hill+Knowlton StrategiesExecutive Assistant
Nov. 1991 - Jul. 1993Washington DC▪ Executive assistant to VP for foreign government accounts.
▪ Executed general external and internal communications. ▪ Participated in public relations projects for clients.
▪ Managed filing systems, principal's appointments.
▪ Researched media outlets in Europe for US corporations; managed phone calls, calendar; intra -office communications and meetings.
National Us Arab Chamber-CmmrcSpecial Project Manager
Sep. 1991 - Apr. 1995Washington D.C. Metro Area▪ Organized business conferences, managed and accompanied trips for foreign Chamber of Commerce officials, including logistics and translations; managed corporate events, membership, organized speaking engagements.
Intch is a Professional Networking App for the Future of WorkSee more people like Sarah on Intch
300k+ people
130+ countries
AI matching
Get Intch if you'd like to
746800 people
15
Project Manager, Consultant
39
CEO @ Papillon
15
Business Development Manager @ Lewis Stevenson Office Solutions
218808 people
15
Business Development Manager @ Lewis Stevenson Office Solutions
25
Mortgage Loan Officer @ Triple T Investment INC
22
Business Development Manager @ America’s Most Wanted 4x4