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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Kansas City, Kansas

Lenexa, Kansas

Collaborated with team members using exceptional skills in space planning, technology, construction knowledge, general retail knowledge, problem solving skills, and refined communication and negotiation skills.Provided conceptual design expertise on large environmental and product programs throughout the conceptual design phase to implementation.Demonstrated presentation skills.Developed material program for all Gold Crown Accounts; corporate, independent, and international stores.Met on-time budget, code requirements, and preformance for Gold Crown and International stores.Recognized for cost reduction by selecting and developing and negotiating carpet selections for independent, corporate, and international stores.Managed multi-million dollar design projects.Facilitated bids and negotiation process with vendors.Supervised 20 contract employees.Interviewed, mentored, and trained new hires.Leadership in trend research and new retail technologies.Highly motivated team player and has "out of the box" design ideas. Developed designs and strategies that delivered results.

Created and developed design implementation plans for Hallmark retail environments. Included retail, electrical and lighting layouts, storefront design, color palate selection, and leasehold planning. Communicated with sales force in the field and followed established design criteria, guidelines and procedures.Provided a mechanism for the field to communicate with retailers and developers.

Floral assistant, processed orders for customers, inventory, computer placement of online orders and wire-outs, and floral arrangements.Sales experience dealing with wine, liquor, and fine gift items.

Created a relaxed shopping experience for the customers shopping in the store.Knowledgeable with featured products produced in Kansas City.Ambassador, helping tourists on selection sited and attractions in Kansas City.

Supported Associate and Retail Designers of Hallmark Cards Inc. on projects regarding implementation of design in stores. Included merchandise, electrical and reflected ceiling plans, and storefront designs.Followed mandatory Hallmark requirements and adapted designs to the preference of different designers.

Sold residential furniture.Provided design time to primary clients. Included space planning, color coordination, and coordinated all with owner's furnishings.

Organized and priced the material library.Worked with designers on House calls.Observed interactions with clientele.Helped select furniture and made color palate selections for the client.Space planning and documentation of client activities.

Bachlors Of Applied Arts, Interior Design

Activities and Societies: ASID member since 1990

Aa In Applied Arts, Interior Merchandising

Activities and Societies: ASID chapter member