Benjamin Blake McElveen

Dallas Texas

(214)900-8309

BlakeMcElveen@gmail.com

Objective

Seeking a career with a team oriented company to contribute my customer service skills, as well as my advanced interpersonal communication and design influenced sales abilities.

Work History

Zuri Furniture

Dallas, TX

Design Consultant

• Create client designs by utilizing a broad spectrum of products

• Sales and support through website chat software

• Prospecting new commercial clients to increase sales of office line

The Tile Shop

Dallas, TX

Design Consultant

• Full design services in a retail environment with a focus on sales

• Product knowledge of over 4000 products including, man-made tiles, natural stone as well as setting materials

• Utilized “Design Studio” a web based program to help clients visualize design ideas in their own spaces

Port & Manor

Dallas, TX

Assistant Manager

• Retail home furnishing sales with a main focus on imported case goods, showroom design and window displays

• Responsible for item selections to import along with buying of upholstery and accessories  

• Implemented new policy and procedure as well as a full employee training manual along with curriculum to train new staff

I.O. Metro

Dallas, TX

Design Consultant

• Generate sales with client base to meet monthly personal and store sales goals

• Provide design inspiration to clients in store as well as “In Home” consultations and presentations

• Outreach marketing including local residential communities, commercial clients, and social media

Southwest Airlines

Dallas, TX

Flight Attendant

• Responsible for delivering world class customer service while giving safety instructions, and performing mandatory inspections on a routine basis

• Maintained skills to comply with ever changing policies as mandated by FAA management

• Completed flight attendant training with an A average

Education

West Mesquite High School

Mesquite, TX

Diploma 1998