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Warwick, Ri, Us

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

Provide in-depth, client-focused design consultation for kitchen and bath projects of varying complexity, while maximizing sales volume and ensuring satisfaction levels by implementing the Kitchen & Bath Gallery's premium client sales and design service standards.Responsibilities include:- Accurately qualifying new and existing clients and concisely communicating how the Kitchen & Bath Gallery's sales and design services can meet client's needs through proper information gathering and listening.- Efficiently providing solution-based designs within 3 meetings with a client.- Utilizing both Sketchup and 2020 design software to provide conceptual 3-D renderings for client clarity and review of specification packages.- Editing product assortment to provide ease of purchase.- Resolving client issues quickly and clearly communicating the steps taken.- Maintaining personal selling plans on a month-to-month basis and consistently providing status updates on all active design projects to direct reports.- Building relationships with the trade, which includes interior designers and architects, custom builders and contractors, and plumbing professionals. - Promoting new product introductions and sales promotions.

Burlington, Ma

Developed design solutions by selling company products and services consistent with client’s preference and budget. Responsibilities included:- Consistently maintaining outreach and marketing efforts targeting the New England design market, providing product-driven, informative presentations to gain a broader client base. - Achieving monthly sales goals, while working toward personal sales goals based on client volume and forecasting. - Providing complete individualized design consultation based on identified client need to close sales.- Establishing rapport and obtaining client appointments and in-home consultations. - Continually upgrading knowledge on current design and color trends to create fashionable design solutions.

San Diego, Ca

Promoted to Junior Lighting Designer from an in-program internship with Studio+Light and their parent company, Tazz Lighting. Provided lighting consultation for high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects from the schematic phase through the construction document phase. Responsibilities included:- Developing AutoCAD drafted lighting plans, building detailed fixture schedules, and compiling specification sheets ready for contractor ordering and installation. - Coordinating with design teams and contractors to ensure aesthetic consistency and resolving possible conflicts with site conditions. - Providing Title 24 calculations, as needed, to meet California energy requirements utilizing AGi32: Lighting Software. - Aiming and focusing lighting after installation was completed to bring projects to design intent standards.

San Diego, Ca

While attending The Art Institute of California - San Diego, tutored fellow students in the following design disciplines: - Space Planning- Hand and Computer-Aided Drafting- Quick Schematic Sketching- Programming for Interior DesignAssisted with the teaching of technical programs, such as: - Autodesk AutoCAD- Sketchup- Adobe Photoshop- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Boston, Ma & San Diego, Ca

Promoted from Sales and Visual Associate to Brand Experience Manager, steadily climbing the management ladder over the course of 8+ years. Oversaw visual merchandising of Gap Adult, Kids, Baby, and Body businesses for the highest-volume stores in both Boston and San Diego markets. Responsibilities included:- Leading visual and logistics teams; executing floor sets, window presentations, and marketing elements.- Researching Field Merchandise Reports to facilitate product moves of best-selling items and key liabilities, while maximizing profit. - Conducting visual merchandising workshops for stores needing additional guidance. - Running the sales floor, while coaching and training sales team, as needed. - Processing payroll; opening and closing stores. - Hiring and identifying internal talent.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Interior Design

Graduated with Highest Honors. Noteworthy accomplishments include: - Achieving the honorary status of Dean's List and President's List.

Interior Design