Sales Design
Resume:
KEVIN D. JOSEPH
Interior Design and the Arts has been an enormous part of my life. Being
raised around the business and the creative process has given me much
experience and joy, not to mention the many talented individuals, artisans,
and furniture manufactures i have had the pleasure of working with through
the years. I have always appreciated quality, and the beauty of home
furnishings. Helping clients realize their design dreams is amazing and
very rewarding.
I feel that I have the educational and technical background, the
professional experience and track record for which you are searching. In
addition I am on-time and under budget In many cases. Strong sales
skills in a showroom environment, client solutions and up-sales. I am
passionate about my work and what I do. I believe I can contribute my
talent to your company's success.
I welcome the opportunity to view your showroom and discuss my background
in design, drawing, drafting, scale, lay-out, space-planning and product
knowledge. I have accomplished skills and always maintain a professional
attitude and appearance. I thank you for your consideration of this
position.
Respectfully,
Kevin D. Joseph
Email: *********@*******.***
KEVIN D. JOSEPH
Phone: 561-***-**** Cell: 561-***-****
Qualification Interior Design and Showroom Sales. Created Custom Cabinet
and
Furniture Design, Drafting, and Drawings.
Developed color Rendering.
Created Custom Drapery Design and details.
Visual merchandising
and Display of Furniture, Art and
Accessories.
Summary Accomplished ability to convey design ideas and selections
of fabrics
colors, and furnishings for client
presentations and/or floor sales. Full
understanding and Importance of scale and
placement.
Electrical and lighting lay-out. Full
understanding of elevations and
reading blueprint details and what they
mean. Experience with marble,
granite and certain stone. Carpeting and
hardwoods and their many
uses. Directing the many trades persons,
installers and laborers.
Vast knowledge of textiles and fabrics for
the use of
upholstery or drapery, and the differences.
Very knowledgeable of (a)
period or style/styles of casegoods and
upholstery, antiques as well as
art and accessories.
Working on both residential and commercial
projects. Clients in
individual situations for personal
residences, or working with a
group for a commercial business, storefront
or office.
Education Kendall School of Design Grand Rapids, MI
Major: Interior Design. Other studies:
Furniture Design, Illustration,
Advertising .
Employment Self Employed D. Joseph Interiors LLC. 2008 - 2012
West Palm
Beach, FL
* Currently maintain home office, product
library for past clientele
* Free lance
* Design consultation
. .
Design/Sales Associate Thomasville
Furniture 2006 - 2007
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
* Assisted in opening this new store
location
* Achieved top sales associate
* Floor sales and design selections for
customers from in-house
design department and provided
direction
* I would ticket and price merchandise on
the showroom floor
and run the promotions and sales
V.P./Sales/ Lead Designer Joseph
Interiors of Florida 1992 -2005
North Palm Beach, FL
* I was responsible for coordinating the
staff and supervising
showroom display and replacement as
merchandise sold
* Supervise and oversee contractors and
outside trades for
projects as well as my own
* Negotiated the buying for spring and
summer buys at the
High Point, N.C. market
* I would take care of pricing and the
floor sales
Associate Designer Joseph and
Pierson Interiors Inc. 1977-1991
Grand Blanc, MI
. As the associate designer i assisted the main designers
. I performed drafting and some color and fabric selections
. Was involved in installation and delivery of merchandise
. Learned warehouse procedure, receiving, prep and uncrating
. Gained finish and touch-up knowledge
. Would go out with delivery personnel and assist when
needed
. I learned how to place orders through our office and
follow them
. Attended my first market in Chicago at The Merchandise
Mart
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