Designer specializing in project and team management, showroom design, outside sales product representation & social media coordination.

Assisting homeowners, builders, designers, real estate agents, contractors and other trade partners in the selection of stone material within our state of the art showroom and slab warehouse. Strong attention to detail and eye for design.Daily recommendations made regarding appropriateness of material usage based upon the customer's needs and intended application, while considering any allowances for the project. Extensive product knowledge for granite, quartz, porcelain, soapstone, limestone, marble, quartzite and other precious stones. Development of new and existing relationships with custom home builders, designers, remodeling contractors and commercial finish contractors. At times including architects and other specifiers. Knowledge and understanding of blue prints, cabinet plans and documents showing layout of plans. Researching and developing sales leads.Bidding new residential construction projects, remodel projects and some commercial building projects. Regular participation in trade association activities including open houses and grand openings. Meeting customers at our location to discuss colors, pricing, edging and other pertinent details.Job site meetings and vendor visits to gather details on many extensive residential and commercial projects requiring additional time and attention. Providing excellent customer service, ensuring our customers install dates are met to the best of our abilities and the job is completed to the customer's expectations. This includes follow up on service needs if applicable.Planing and ordering stone for each assigned project.Entering each assigned project into the database with all job details confirmed and finalized in documentation. High importance and emphasis on self motivation and strong organization skills. Prioritizing and juggling multiple customer projects and jobs of many sizes at any given time. Running projects from start to completion for approximately 20 established accounts.

Inspiring associates and customers by connecting them to design trends, worldwide inspiration and local resources that reflect Sunderlands eclectic, creative and modern spirit.Extensive knowledge of tile and natural stone flooring/wall covering options, quartz and solid surface counter-top products as well as setting materials and underlayment (subfloor) to compliment the sale of the products used on each jobsite. Use of strong organizational, sketching and problem solving skills.Planning, organizing and executing showroom design and function to ensure the product displays and Design Center are maintained to the highest standards.Developing daily relationships with clients, designers, builders and artisans while mentoring associates on how to build and maintain client relationships. Working closely with vendors to promote the latest products available as well as the options proven to stand the test of time. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Account development, management and retention of Kitchen & Bath dealers, builders and designer accounts. Carrying out sales and design duties to ensure attainment of sales goals.

Ability to design residential spaces and create projects utilizing creative skills with fabrics, color and space planning. Strong design and furniture sales, customer service, communication and organizational skills. In home consultations.Responsibility for the integrity and design of each clients space. Developing design sketches inclusive of design intent, details, schematic drawings and finish palettes including but not limited to fabrics, lighting, art, window and floor coverings.

Collaborated with Design team to conceptualize the style and theme for each season’s collection, including color pallet, shapes and textures.Created designs that supported merchant line plans, assortment of strategies, price points and overall creative direction.Employee of the year 2003Manage, coach and develop peers.