Lead AFS University to provide our customers and business partners with the most knowledgeable staff at all locations in all positions that are experts in the flooring and window treatments industries. Align the learning and development of our 530+ employees across 4 states/11 locations with our Company goals and culture. Responsibilities include all eLearning on AFSU LMS platform, internal and external certifications and trainings, instructor led courses and webinar programs. Develop and… Show more Lead AFS University to provide our customers and business partners with the most knowledgeable staff at all locations in all positions that are experts in the flooring and window treatments industries. Align the learning and development of our 530+ employees across 4 states/11 locations with our Company goals and culture. Responsibilities include all eLearning on AFSU LMS platform, internal and external certifications and trainings, instructor led courses and webinar programs. Develop and create specialized courses / training programs for current and new hire employees, new certification programs and company positional pathing. Collaborate with AFS and industry experts to create content tailored to increasing product knowledge, installation skills and industry specific knowledge for both our employees and our subcontractor partners. Show less

Providing award winning Design Services to homeowners working with builders, remodelers or contractors in Central Ohio, at our Columbus East Design Center Showroom featuring a 10,000 sf showroom with the latest in designer flooring, wall tile, countertops, cabinets, fixtures and more.

Providing High Quality Design Services in the following areas:- Interior Design- Interior Redesign- Floral Design- Move-In Services- Real Estate Home Staging- Seasonal Staging- Event Staging- Color Consultation- Decor Shopping Services- Photography: Architectural, Real Estate, Marketing, Event, Still Life

Operations management of Design Gallery Department with staff of up to 4 Designers. Implemented documentation and archive of information for over 780 high end custom homes over 9 years of service. Met individually with over 300 clients to select customized finishes for their executive homes. Implemented, Beta tested and maintained, as systems administrator, the building project management software for company web portal.

o Collaborated with Shop Owner/Lead Designer for private client custom Interior Design work.o Created Custom Floral Arrangements for private clients and retail showroom.o Merchandised and staffed retail showroom.o Collaborated with owner to establish branded look for all organizational publications for internal and external audiences including contract documents, marketing and advertising materials, client project management documents, etc.o Established and maintained working… Show more o Collaborated with Shop Owner/Lead Designer for private client custom Interior Design work.o Created Custom Floral Arrangements for private clients and retail showroom.o Merchandised and staffed retail showroom.o Collaborated with owner to establish branded look for all organizational publications for internal and external audiences including contract documents, marketing and advertising materials, client project management documents, etc.o Established and maintained working relationships with wholesale sales representative in the Home Furnishings Industry for the purpose of ordering unique, stylish, high end furniture, accessories, and art work for private clients and retail showroom. Show less

Over eight years of successful, highly diversified experience with emphasis on creating unique items to meet customer demands.o Floral arrangements,wedding floralso Window treatmentso Hand painted artwork, clothing, murals, arts and crafts itemso Woodworking.

Biology and General Science Educatoro Strong technical backgroundo Presented technical material in enthusiastic, charismatic mannero Skilled communicator, easily established rapport with individual students and group classroom dynamic