Sales Project Manager

Lori Radashaw

**** *. ********* ******* **. *****

773-***-**** ************@***.***

Experience:

Aug. 2011 Lightzing www.lightzing.com Lighting project consultation

• Experienced professional approach to LED lighting design and re-lamping options for

commercial and residential applications, reducing energy costs.

Apr. 2010-May 2011 Lightology www.lightology.com Web sales, corporate office

• American Lighting Association certified and key communication support link between the

website sales and the web design corporate team.

• Web sales/lighting design utilizing project manager software to navigate the extensive

website and achieve strong sales servicing national and international client base.

• Effective problem solving, working cohesively with customer service to support technical

lighting solutions, viewing lighting plans and offering alternate lighting selections.

• Active participant in all engineering and design emerging product development meetings of

Edge Lighting and Pure Lighting (sister companies of Lightology).

• Supporting role in industry specific events at multi level showroom bringing innovation and

new product presentations to lighting and design professionals.

Apr. 2008-Dec. 2009 Gethsemane Garden center www.gethsemanegardens.com Design Sales

• While pursuing a passion for outdoor living and landscape design within the statuary

department selling fountains, architectural fragments, pond solutions and energy saving watering

systems.

• Active involvement between departments quickly learning landscape materials and serving

as lighting consultant.

• City gardening approach to limited space with rooftop and vertical growing ideas.

• Assisting designers utilizing my design education to determine architectural period style

enhancing integrity to the architecture.

Oct. 2002-May 2007 Crest Lighting www.evergreenoak.com Lighting showroom sales

• Top showroom sales to residential and commercial design trade. Providing complete

lighting design layouts of recessed lighting, low voltage systems, architectural lighting and

decorative elements.

• Attended Lutron certification seminars providing the knowledge of the correct individual

dimmers required for the various dimming systems and home controls.

Oct. 1999-Oct. 2002 Sappanos Hi-grade www.thybony.com Design consultant

• Uniquely creative sales and design of all elements of fabrications, custom drapery, window

treatments and high end wall covering.

• Assisting the paint professionals with color selection, faux finishes and stone techniques.

• Top sales of Hunter Douglas products, awarded trip to Portugal.

Feb. 1990-Aug. 1999 Terrana Group LLC www.terranagroup.com Recruiting and consulting firm

• Support to CEO by establishing and maintaining professional relationships with key

executives.

• Liaison between Terrana Group and major banking institutions, commodity and investment

firms.

• Successful solid approach to sourcing new candidates in major U.S. markets and bridging

the logistics of the executive recruiting process. Targeting top producers and adding value through

introduction.

• Arrange meetings and interview schedules for travel to other major cities.

• Excellent follow-through skills after placement, maintaining contact and ensuring referrals.

Education:

• Western Michigan University: Liberal Arts (1976-1977)

• Columbia College: Photography, Extensive Lighting, Design, Art History (1977-1979)

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Photography, Design and Art History (1977-1978)

Additional Experience:

• David R. Phillips – Architectural Photographer – Photographic Assistant

• Pan Olympian International Travel – Tour group sales

• Boitsov Classical Ballet Company – Advisory Board / Performance Sales

• 4 months traveling in Asia, experiencing the world’s largest trade shows has given me a unique

perspective into global markets.

Skills:

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Photoshop

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