Donald Dilliplane

About Donald Dilliplane

HOME ACCENT AND FURNITURE BUYER AND PRODUCT SOURCING D••••••••@gmail.com Retail, Brick and Mortar, E-commerce and Catalog. Thrice, have come aboard as a member of management in established retail furniture companies, and have re-created the home décor accessory department in such a way, that category of buying became a profit producing side of the business, whereas before it was a necessary evil. Raised the level of style and sophistication at every opportunity, continuing to buy products at price approachable levels. Elevated the reputation of both business from simple furniture store chains to complete high trend home décor centers. Integrated a lifestyle department that generated the most dollars per square foot in the history of the company at Art Van Furniture, totally designing and developing products based on trend forecasting. Sourced products domestically and globally from Asia, India, and Vietnam to coordinate with furniture collections including lamps, decorative accessories, wall décor, rugs, and accent furniture. Designed Private Label collections such as Magnolia Home, Nigel Barker, Cindy Crawford, and more. Contact me at

Experience

1. Director of Merchandising

   Turner\'s Furniture

   Mar 2022 — Present · Valdosta, GA, US

   Oversee Merchandising, Buying and Visual for Turner Fine Furniture and Turner Budget Stores.

Education

• University of North Carolina

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management