The Finishing Touch

Five Questions with... Cynthia Russ, Blinds.com Design Consultant

When I asked around about who we should feature next in our “Five Questions with…” series, Blinds.com folks unanimously agreed on Cynthia. She’s a top seller with a killer wardrobe and an infectious smile.

1. What are your hobbies outside of the office?

Spending time with my family, working out, cooking and now fixing up the house (since the flood).  My husband keeps telling me to add facebooking.  I don’t know what that’s about :0).

2. Where were you working before you came here?

The infamous “Home Depot”.  I was there for a whopping 10 years and did various duties mainly blinds but I can cut a key for you, rekey a lock, cut lumber, figure out how to install flooring for you.  I learned a lot there, so, that helps with my fixing up the house hobby.

3. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would have to say back to the Philippines.  I miss the culture and my family there.  The islands there are absolutely gorgeous as well.

4. What is your guilty pleasure?

That darn “Rita”! Especially when it’s a happy hour…”Rita” and I become great friends...LOL!  Hey, you asked.  Now the secrets out…I like to relax with “Rita”.  

5. What’s your favorite thing about working for Blinds.com?

I love the fact that the people above me really do CARE.  They are always thinking of us and making sure that we are informed and if we have anything to say they are at the least listening.  Overall I really do enjoy my job.

Five Questions with… Dixie Dalton, Blinds.com Design Consultant

Dixie is more than just a fantastic Blinds.com team member, she is a barista extraordinaire, a fabulous photographer, and someone whose joy is infectious. Meet Dixie:

1.       In your free time, what do you love to do?

Wow…  Well, since tv and movies don’t exist in the land of Dixie, taking photos and going to concerts would have to be my top two!  I run a photography business out of my home, in addition to working here at Blinds.com….  www.dixieanndalton.com       

2.       If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?

Well, because I love my dog (Arley Madoc Dalton) so much, and he is so smart, precious, affectionate and spoiled…  I would have to say that I would want to be a German Shorthaired Pointer J  How great it would be able to sleep in the bed, be a vegetarian, only go outside when I wanted to, and have tons of love from all around!

3.       What is your favorite food?

Hmmm…   my favorite food….  Saturday through Thursday I eat extremely healthy so I would say either Salmon or Falafel…   On Fridays, however, I splurge to all extreme, so I would say Chocolate Ice Cream or Italian Cream Cake!!

4.       What are some tips for being a sales representative?

Tips that I would pass on to someone in training on how to be a successful sales representative would be:

a. Product Knowledge is the key…  Learn the products because the less time I have to spend looking something up, the more I can sellJ

b. Asking the Right Questions!

c. Confidence

e. Positive Outlook

f. Setting Goals

5.       What do you love about working for Blinds.com?

a. I love the casual atmosphere (especially with the move to our new office)

b. I love the presence of our CEO Jay Steinfeld, he is usually pretty refreshing to be around and always promotes self worth, improvement and change…  (He even pays for my gym membership)

c. I love my night crew, they are the best!

d. I love my hours (1-9pm CST)

e. I also love the culture and that they give back to the community, and do special things like this interview!