Developed and executed high-impact sales strategies that aligned with overall company objectives, driving growth across multiple business units, including contract, commercial, and hospitality divisions.Revitalized and launched a comprehensive multi-channel marketing strategy for MDC’s home décor division, Howard Elliott, integrating print and digital media campaigns alongside sales training programs to maximize market penetration and brand reach.Provided ongoing training and mentorship to a nationwide team of 80+ sales executives, focusing on product launches, deepening product expertise, and improving close ratios, resulting in a significant increase in sales performance.Led the successful introduction of new sub-brands, including Roll-A-Shade and MDC Art, delivering professional-grade outcomes on time and under budget. Established and enforced MDC’s brand standards, significantly enhancing brand visibility and ensuring consistency across all marketing and communication channels.Partnered closely with C-suite leadership to synchronize marketing and sales strategies with broader business growth initiatives, consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.Cultivated and strengthened key account relationships, skillfully negotiating contracts and identifying strategic opportunities for long-term partnerships that contributed to sustainable revenue growth

Generated over $1.34M in sales in 2022 by cultivating and maintaining relationships with 200+ accounts, including high-profile national clients such as Puttshack, AECOM, and Jones Lang LaSalle.Consistently exceeded sales quotas for three consecutive years, surpassing targets and achieving 147% of goal in 2021.Utilized design expertise to help clients establish cohesive brand standards, fostering long-term relationships and securing repeat business from major hotel chains and corporate clients.Played an instrumental role in recruiting and mentoring new sales talent, significantly enhancing team performance and contributing to an overall increase in sales effectiveness.

Utilized Revit to generate space plans for a high rise multi tenant restack project based on the clients programming standards and unique needs.Assisted fellow designers on projects with a corporate focus through the use of Revit, the Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and Enscape.Utilized Revit to model existing structures from the ground up for renovation.Assisted in the generation of AECOM Corporate Workplace/Buildings and Places Standards for architectural drawings and specifications.Helped to build a more complete materials library at AECOM's Chicago office through use of personal vendor contacts and relations. Acted as librarian through coordination with vendors, maintaining extensive knowledge of library contents, and organizing and updating available materials.Curated visually stimulating materials pallets that addressed the client's specific needs through the use of extensive product knowledge.

Maintained Medicine Shoppe official Facebook page, generating daily posts relevant to store promotions and events to garner customer interest.

Assisted fellow imagineers in the research, design, and execution of unique retail, hospitality, and entertainment spaces.Utilized AutoCAD and Revit to assist designers in creating unique experiences for guests on Disney properties.Utilized Sketchup, Lumion, the Adobe Creative Suite, and hand drawing to generate artistic renderings.Regularly visited working job sites to execute and clarify design intent in order to help maintain job schedules under strict deadlines.

Assisted designers on various projects through use of the Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup.Created Renderings for client presentations.Acted as librarian by coordinating with vendors, maintaining an extensive knowledge of library contents, and organizing and updating materials.

Assisted designers on various projects through use of the Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Sketchup.Utilized AutoCAD and Sketchup to create innovative fixture designs that were rolled out on a national level.Utilized the Adobe Creative Suite to generate new logos for various organizations within Macy's.Edited presentations.Played an active role in the concept, design development, and execution of Macy's Choose Chicago Visitors Center and Macy's by Appointment.Worked with multiple vendors in the specifying of custom materials for use on projects.

Coordinated store fashion events under strict deadlines.Sold over $144,000 in product between January 2013 and September 2013 (116% to goal).Consistently collected the largest percentage of OneSight donations.Maintained list of high profile clients and their style and color preferences to contact them for sales and promotional purposes.Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, brands, and inventory in order to assist clients in making an educated decision in eyewear.Worked single coverage in a $1.2 million flagship store and corporate store.