
Owner of Abstract Artist at Classic Art
Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Owner of Abstract Artist at Classic Art
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Terri is a proven self starter with over eleven years of sales experience within the retail, film and commercial print markets. In addition, she has proven marketing and business management experience as the owner of her own Booking Agency. Terri was a professional model for Christian Dior as well as other well known designers. She competed in National Talent & Beauty Competitions for over eight years and won several National Titles. She has experience as a Methodist Lay Speaker. She is active in community volunteer work. Terri has had a music ministry for over 20 years and is currently singing on a Praise & Worship Team. Terri is a team player with strong people skills and strong sales ability. She has a positive attitude, and can solve problems easily. Terri’s strength is that she can handle situations with difficult people and she gets along well with anyone.
• 2005-Present, helped start a community church for the refugees’ from New Orleans and continues with the growth of those left homeless and displaced.
• Worship Leader and Praise Team Leader- St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church “The Gathering Service” Plano, TX.
• National Fundraiser Chairman to provide the Iraqi orphans with toys. Frisco, TX
• 1998-2000 Methodist Lay Pastor
• 1995-2000, Christian Women’s Club of VA Lynchburg, VA
Booking and Events Chairman
(Arts and Crafts industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Paint Abstract Art
(Religious Institutions industry)
January 1991 — August 2009 (18 years 8 months)
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
February 2005 — August 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Praise & Worshop Leader
(Medical Practice industry)
August 2004 — November 2005 (1 year 4 months)
• Increased business 20% through local trade show on site sales
(Entertainment industry)
February 1999 — July 2001 (2 years 6 months)
• Booking Agent representing models, actors & singers in the Western Virginia market. Focus on print brochures, billboards, and local T.V. commercials.
• Provided all lead print and television actors for Print & TV commercial actors for the 1999 Virginia State Fair Campaign.
• Provided print models for premier property Keswick Hall, a luxury hotel in Charlottesville, VA
• Exceeded profit and revenue goals. Closed business dues to relocation.
(Graphic Design industry)
1996 — 1999 (3 years )
Report to President. Responsible for Digital Imaging sales and customer support in the Mid-Atlantic region. Products include trade show booths, brochures, backlit displays, and transparencies.
• Exceeded annual sales goals each year
• Introduced the Lightjet digital product line to the Mid-Atlantic region
(Public Company; Retail industry)
January 1976 — January 1999 (23 years 1 month)
Qualifications:
* More than three years of experience in diverse customer service and retail sales working environments.
* As top sales performer proven record and maintained excellent customer service skills.
* Skilled in several areas such as inventory control, order processing and cashier management.
* Strong reporting and sales analysis skills and excellent problem solving ability.
* Reliable, energetic, hardworking and recognized for handling additional responsibilities.
* Merchandised Men's Suits, Shirts & designer ties.
* Merchandised juniors, and women's wear designer
* Coordinated with seamstresses and tailors for fittings.
* Attended clinics and set up trunk shows for incoming fashion lines.
* Planned and scheduled private appointments with high-end customers.
(Apparel & Fashion industry)
August 1983 — November 1984 (1 year 4 months)
Selected merchandise, negotiated prices, and drove merchandising plans to achieve financial objectives. Responsible for buying all Misses Ready-To-Wear, Mother of The Bride Dresses, Fashion Jewelry, Women’s Accessories, and managing, training and scheduling all personnel in the department. In charge of fashion shows, developed advertising materials and promotional merchandise, managed inventory levels and sales performance.
• Exceeded previous year sales by 60%. Sale Volume: 2 million
Bachelor of Science-Business Administration , Business Administration , 1981 — 1984
Business 1980 — 1981
Fashion Merchandising & Buying , Fashion , 1979 — 1980