Lyndsey Lane

Magnolia, TX *****

832-***-****

acudkr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Skilled professional with over ten years experience in interior design, project management, consulting services, vendor and client relations, and sales. SKILLS

● Interior Design D emonstrated a high level of success transforming client ideas into beautiful functional design solutions with SCM Design Group. Experienced in leading and coordinating design projects from start to finish on time, on budget with excellent quality.

● Procurement –Accredited Buyer with a proven track record of purchasing excellence for appliances and commodities requisition review, development of bid and proposal specifications, preparation of bid invitations and proposals based on budgets, analysis of responses, and the preparation of purchase orders and contracts. Excellent communication skills with vendors and colleagues on purchasing issues, shipping, receiving, invoicing and processes.

● Consulting Services – Providing the best customer service possible and ensuring that clients feel welcomed and valued. Proven track record of repeat business and referrals. Built a strong clientele base through excellent customer service, selling skills, passion, and a great attitude.

● Sales/Business – Worked closely with contractors, remodelers, designers and homeowners to help select appliances, plumbing, hardware and lighting for new construction, remodel projects and commercial jobs. Brought in over

$200,000 average monthly in revenue with 21% plus profit margins with Ferguson Enterprises. Contributed to an increase in sales and profit each year as an Appliance Specialist while bringing in new accounts daily. Comprehensive computer skills and proficient in MS Office, Wintegrade and Trilogy software. 120 WPM. Proficient in CAD 2014 presentation drawings in 2D and 3D, Chief Architect Series.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interior Designer/Project Manager, S CM Design Group (2014)

● Responsible for design master planning based on customers remodeling needs. Developed and devised the total interior for a project.

● Selection and specification of all materials and fixtures. Prepare estimates for labor and materials needed for completion based on customer budget and needs.

● Attended meetings with clients to finalize the proposed designs. Submitted a timeline to ensure project completion days.

● Interact with trades and coordinates schedules for remodel timeline.

● Worked closely with local distributors in selecting fixture packages and getting the lowest possible price for my clients.

● Attended vendor product knowledge training meetings to learn upcoming products and features.

● Wrote interior design blogs for w ww.WoodlandsOnline.com Showroom Sales Consultant, F erguson Enterprises (2005 2013)

● Review requisitions and specifications to obtain competitive quotations from vendors prepare, tabulate and analyze bids to determine lowest and best bidders prepare and place purchase orders keep file of vendors to whom bids have been sent, and record proper documentation.

● Prepare bid and proposal specifications based on research of organizational needs write and review technical specifications and contracts for purchase of goods and services in conformity with purchasing policies of Ferguson Enterprises, the State of Texas, and Federal guidelines.

● Respond to employee requests, inquiries and problems regarding appliance repair service requests, installation, or costs of items. Respond to requests for pickup and delivery of material.

● Make studies and collect data on current market conditions to keep informed on market trends interview warehouse staff, operations, and outside salesmen regarding ordering of appliances, plumbing, lighting and hardware.

● Check prices and approve invoices on purchase orders schedule delivery dates follow up on delayed deliveries.

● Assist in training of personnel.

● Customer relations through phone, fax, email and in person appointments

● Manage bids and invoicing, accounts receivable

● Assist customers, both by appointment and walk ins, while utilizing suggestive sales techniques and handling complaints timely and accurately

● Manage purchasing, logistics, stock and supply chain

● Promoted business through various events and publications, marketing tools and personal interactions.

● Ensured all received and placed orders had proper pricing within an allotted budget.

● Assisted clients with designing and purchasing home selections within state code and specs

● Attended nationwide product knowledge training to ensure proper selling techniques

EDUCATION

● Thomas Nelson Community College

● Associates in Applied Science

● Minor: Social Science

● G.P.A. 3.1

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