Nancy Winchester Email & Phone Number

Western & Northwest Suburbs Of Chicago

• Real Estate is about finding solutions for my clients by utilizing my extensive background and skills in sales and interior design to meet all my client's real estate needs. • Whether working with Sellers or Buyers, I aim to educate and guide them on the Buying and/or Selling process so they are confident in the many decisions that must be made before, during, and after the real estate transaction. • Real Estate can be stressful, so I focus on offering a professional experience with a… Show more • Real Estate is about finding solutions for my clients by utilizing my extensive background and skills in sales and interior design to meet all my client's real estate needs. • Whether working with Sellers or Buyers, I aim to educate and guide them on the Buying and/or Selling process so they are confident in the many decisions that must be made before, during, and after the real estate transaction. • Real Estate can be stressful, so I focus on offering a professional experience with a personal touch and making the process as smooth, stress-free, and fun as possible. Yes, I said fun. • My clients know I am available after the closing to be a resource for real estate, home ownership, and interior design. • Most of all, my passion is helping my clients achieve their real estate Goals so they can live the life of their Dreams. Show less

West Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Recommend updates for sellers that will bring a great ROI and are the colors and finishes that today’s buyers are looking for in a new home.• Provide complimentary staging for sellers including rearing furniture, hanging artwork, styling bookcases/built-ins, and highlighting features of the house through décor items.• Collaborate with clients to understand, develop, and implement their design preferences and requirements for residential projects. • Conduct site visits and… Show more • Recommend updates for sellers that will bring a great ROI and are the colors and finishes that today’s buyers are looking for in a new home.• Provide complimentary staging for sellers including rearing furniture, hanging artwork, styling bookcases/built-ins, and highlighting features of the house through décor items.• Collaborate with clients to understand, develop, and implement their design preferences and requirements for residential projects. • Conduct site visits and measurements to create accurate floor plans.• For new construction clients we worked off blueprints and site visits when permitted. Builders included Airhart Construction, M/I Homes, Shodeen Homes, Toll Brothers, and various architects and custom builders.• Create and execute comprehensive design plans for residential clients including furniture layouts, color schemes, lighting plans, and material selections.• Design custom furniture pieces to add functionality and design appeal to spaces. Show less

Wheaton, Il

Local Office 3030 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 145, Arlington Heights, Il 60005

45 N. Park Blvd. Suite 300 Glen Ellyn, Il 60137

South Barrington, Il

• Maintained a high level of product knowledge and stayed up to date on new products and trends in the furniture industry.• Developed strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional service and maintaining contact to ensure their satisfaction, referrals, and repeat business.• Largestest 1-time sale was over $88,000. • Nicknamed the “Queen of Fabric” for my ability to have 20+ fabrics, trims, and finishes in 1 room and have it all blend beautifully. • Maintained a… Show more • Maintained a high level of product knowledge and stayed up to date on new products and trends in the furniture industry.• Developed strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional service and maintaining contact to ensure their satisfaction, referrals, and repeat business.• Largestest 1-time sale was over $88,000. • Nicknamed the “Queen of Fabric” for my ability to have 20+ fabrics, trims, and finishes in 1 room and have it all blend beautifully. • Maintained a tidy and welcoming store environment through daily cleaning and weekly restocking.• Contributed to a high-functioning team through effective communication and collaboration to achieve store goals and foster a positive work environment. Show less

Oak Brook, Il

• Assisted customers in selecting furniture, bedding, and home decor items that best fit their needs and preferences.• Utilized product knowledge to suggest complementary pieces to upsell and complete customers’ desired design style.• Processed transactions using the point-of-sale system and handled customer inquiries and complaints.• Consistently met or exceeded daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals and participated in in-store events.• Assisted in unloading trucks, organizing… Show more • Assisted customers in selecting furniture, bedding, and home decor items that best fit their needs and preferences.• Utilized product knowledge to suggest complementary pieces to upsell and complete customers’ desired design style.• Processed transactions using the point-of-sale system and handled customer inquiries and complaints.• Consistently met or exceeded daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals and participated in in-store events.• Assisted in unloading trucks, organizing the stock room, restocking merchandise, cleaning, and arranging store displays to create a visually appealing and inspiring store environment.• Participated in annual inventory and setting up a new store Show less

West Chicago, Il

• Taught high school students the history, process, principles, and elements of interior design, as well as the color theory during a three-week “J-Term” period.• Developed lesson plans and course materials, including assignments, projects, and presentations.• Mentored and guided students in their design projects, providing feedback and support throughout the process.• Evaluate student performance through assignments, and projects, and provide constructive feedback to help them… Show more • Taught high school students the history, process, principles, and elements of interior design, as well as the color theory during a three-week “J-Term” period.• Developed lesson plans and course materials, including assignments, projects, and presentations.• Mentored and guided students in their design projects, providing feedback and support throughout the process.• Evaluate student performance through assignments, and projects, and provide constructive feedback to help them improve.• Students applied new knowledge to faculty and staff homes to provide a makeover for two rooms in each home. Show less

Geneva, Il

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies

Received High Honors on my Senior Project for the redesign and rewriting of the sales brochure for South Bend's Century Center Convention.

Commercial Interior Design

Activities and Societies: Design Assistant to Michael Graves when he won the Best of NeoCon award for his Textile Collection.

High School Dipolma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program