James R. Dase, Cmkbd Email & Phone Number

Schaumburg, Il

Residential Kitchen, Bath and Interior Architectural design. • Custom cabinetry, millwork, stone, tile, lighting specification and design. • Whole house re-imagination, renovation and restoration.• Manage client projects from conception through to completion.• Supervise and problem-solve highly detailed interior installations. • Mentor and manage project management staff. • Collaborate with luxury custom home builders, architects and interior designers.

Hinsdale, Il

Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer• Residential Kitchen, Bath and Interior Architectural design.• Custom cabinetry, millwork, stone, tile, lighting specification and design.• Whole house re-imagination, renovation and restoration.

Greater Chicago Area

Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer• Residential Kitchen, Bath and Interior Architectural design.• Custom cabinetry, millwork, stone, tile, lighting specification and design.• Whole house re-imagination, renovation and restoration.• CAD design and technical documentation, project management, trend analysis.

Germantown, Wi

Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer• Residential cabinetry design and sales for a custom cabinet manufacturer.• Managed client projects from conception through to completion. • Directed client selections of cabinetry, countertops and appliances.

Brookfield, Wi

Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer• Concurrently managed three Kohler plumbing showrooms in Brookfield, Kenosha and Sheboygan WI.• Oversaw daily showroom operations, maintenance and displays.• Established and managed operating and marketing budgets and initiatives.• Implemented targeted marketing plans through print and radio outlets.• Trained and mentored design/sales staff.

Schaumburg, Il

Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer• Senior Kitchen, Bath and Interior designer at a leading Wood-Mode dealership.• Designed and managed installation of Abruzzo’s award winning showroom.• Managed client projects from conception through to completion.• Supervised and problem-solved highly detailed interior installations. • Mentored and managed project management staff. • Collaborated with luxury custom home builders, architects and interior designers.

Chicago, Il

• Assisted Wood Mode dealers in designing and maintaining showroom displays • Developed and presented product and sales training seminars for Wood-Mode dealers. • Created strong collaborative relationships with Upper Midwest Wood Mode dealer network.

Kohler, Wi

As Senior Showroom Designer at the Kohler Design Center, I was immersed in all Kohler Interiors businesses including Baker, Robern, Kallista and Ann Sacks, while passionately promoting the Kohler family of businesses.As Senior Showroom Designer• Designed and oversaw buildouts of Kallista’s Merchandise Mart and San Francisco showrooms.• Designed 45 to 50 Kohler dealer and distributor showrooms worldwide per year. • Utilized the Kohler family of businesses in strategic plans… Show more As Senior Showroom Designer at the Kohler Design Center, I was immersed in all Kohler Interiors businesses including Baker, Robern, Kallista and Ann Sacks, while passionately promoting the Kohler family of businesses.As Senior Showroom Designer• Designed and oversaw buildouts of Kallista’s Merchandise Mart and San Francisco showrooms.• Designed 45 to 50 Kohler dealer and distributor showrooms worldwide per year. • Utilized the Kohler family of businesses in strategic plans to create a broader level of consumer awareness. As Kohler Design Center Kitchen & Bath Specialist• Provided consumer design consultations for new-home and remodeling projects.• Mentored product consultants on Kohler kitchen and bath product lines to effectively and confidently interface with consumers.• First Kohler employee invited to create a Designer Room on the Mezzanine; designed and managed the installation of the “Metropolis” bath space.• Developed and presented “Trends in Kitchen & Bath Design” seminars to the trade at the Merchandise Mart and other national venues.• Created the “Saturdays by Design” consumer seminars at the Appley Theater. Show less