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Commercial and residential interior designer with broad experience in all aspects of new construction building and remodel, specializing in combining interior construction materials in a sophisticated way to get a beautiful effect. Able to effectively identify the best and if necessary, most cost effective, materials to get the effect the builder/client are looking for. Known for working collaboratively, I can take your exsisting ideas and build on them to get an absolutely flawless and cohesive end product. Classic design asthetic, knowledge of current/future design trends, good listening/ interpretive skills, understanding of NKAB standards, color analysis abilities, interior rendering ,space planning, furniture sourcing contacts, outstanding subcontractor/vendor networkFormer sales and marketing executive with broad experience in all aspects of sales and marketing. Direct experience in national and international Mass Merchant and Home Center channels. Emphasis in design of POS promotional materials and programs to drive annual sales. Highly effective project management skills.Specialties: Market research data analysis, category management, business plan development, licensing negotiation, multi-lingual promotional material development, Asia sourcing, strong presentation skills, International/National retailer contacts

Listed skills include Category Management, Space Planning, Interior Design, Marketing Strategy, and 22 others.