Katie Woodard, Iida Email & Phone Number

Watertown, South Dakota

-Conduct programming efforts with clients, such as space planning, layout and coordination of furniture.-Define a design and function that is reflective of client goals and within project budget.-Prepare accurate estimates or proposals of material requirements and preliminary costs.-Render conceptual design ideas and prepare presentation/design renderings.-Manage orders for placement and coordinate installation requirements with appropriate personnel.-Maintain retail layouts and inventory of four locations.-Communicate with multiple locations to ensure furniture and design processes are being met. -Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with business partners, vendors and management associates.-Collaborate with internal departments to research customer problems and questions.-Exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.

Watertown, Sd

-Creatively work with customers to understand their design needs.-Attend to all details related to the sales process, including inputting sales orders, customer and supplier follow up and all related internal documentation.-Collect balances due for each sale.-Complete continuing education in order to learn product lines, online ordering and pricing systems.-Meet and review written sales goals monthly.-Identify current and future sales opportunities by establishing a personal rapport with customers.-Gain customer’s confidence by explaining quality, the value of our product, overall customer service and demonstrating a sincere appreciation for their business.-Make house calls each month to maximize sales opportunities for each project.-Bring customer issues to management where necessary to continuously improve store operations and customer satisfaction.-Keep vendor samples and display areas current for assigned supplier.-Complete purchase order process for all special order items (furniture, fabric protection, window treatments, floor covering) in a timely fashion and submit paperwork per company procedures.-Work cooperatively with the team, treating co-workers with respect and communicating in a positive way.

Sioux Falls, Sd

-Generate fresh designs & concepts with attention to layout, color, multiple media, technique and typography for stationery, invitations, and related products. -Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites & printing processes. -Provide freelance work from concepts efficiently with time management skills & attention to detail.-Submit web ready design files that meet company specifications & requirements.-Develop positive client relationships that leave a lasting impression.-Ability to manage multiple designs at one time. -Familiarity of fonts & different graphic styles. -Self promote & market business via social media, email and phone.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

-Site visits, including measuring & evaluating space. -Development of material selections and building relationships with sales representatives to obtain newest materials & resources. -Assist with completion of military binder submittal. -Travel to commercial office furniture headquarters (HAWORTH) to learn processes & product lines.-Participate in final restaurant punch list prior to completion of design. -Learn the opportunities of ASID via internship boss & Colorado's ASID President, Cindy Senger.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Interior Design

Activities and Societies: American Society of Interior Designers

High School Diploma, Generals