Customer Service Sales
Resume:
Carolyn Watson
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Design and Sales
Closets Van Go. San Rafael, California. 2008-2009
Acted as a full time design consultant in sales environment for green, upscale storage system company. Worked in a
fast paced environment with public relations, customer service, travel, and multiple deadlines. Responsible for training
new employees and working with existing staff to develop a more efficient and productive work environment.
Co-created data base for company.
Design and Sales
California Closets. San Rafael, California. 2000-2008
Awards and honors include “Top Three Designer” and “Top Sales” multiple years running for franchise. Combined
talents and skills in design, sales, customer service, scheduling, accounts receivable, and public relations.
Design and Sales
CTW Tile Designs. Novato, California. 1999-2000
Assisted with planning, designing, and facilitating customer purchases in retail setting. Ability to estimate and
exceptional written and verbal communication required.
Residential Renovation
San Francisco, Bay Area, and Marin County. 1987-2000
Played a key role in purchasing, designing and the success in renovating and selling residential properties in high-end
real estate. Involved in every detail of the process from start to finish, including evaluating potential properties,
managing subcontractors, accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as finding prospective clients for resale.
Office Manager
Chama Bay Builders. Novato, California. 1996-1999
Extensive skills and experience in both written and verbal communication for clients, vendors and subcontractors.
Designed and developed new organization systems for a more efficient office, including implementing an effective
filing system, creation of multiple spreadsheets, and maintaining database of customers and vendors. Financial
responsibilities included support in budgeting, creating invoices and tracking payments, accounts receivable and
payable, employee pay, and maintaining detailed records for taxes.
Real Estate Appraiser
Premier Appraisals. San Rafael, California. 1992-1996
Prepared reports estimating value of residential properties. Skills included ability to anticipate future trends and
changes in market or surrounding properties, evaluate construction conditions, special features, function design, and
property, as well as extensive knowledge in drawing land diagrams with DOS.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Chair for Italian Street Painting Festivals for Youth in Arts of San Rafael multiple years. Chair for fundraising galas for
education in Marin County. Mill Valley Film Festival volunteer. Santa Barbara International Film Festival volunteer.
Fundraising and walks for organizations including breast cancer research. Art Docent. Volunteer in classrooms in Marin
County.
EDUCATION
California College of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Licensed Real Estate Sales – inactive
Licensed Real Estate Appraiser – inactive
Chicago Art Institute
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