Kristen M. McPherson

**** ********* *****, *****, ** 55122

651-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

** ***** ** **********: career reflecting consistent progression in product sales and marketing, lighting, kitchen and bath design and promotional merchandising.

Areas of competency include architectural and interior design, including color techniques, space planning, and product knowledge.

Ability to assess clients’ designing needs: analyze and solve problems: attention to detail.

Credited and dedicating 100% effort and inspiring colleagues to the same level of performance.

Self-motivated, reliable, professional and competent.

Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with clients and management on all levels: and to efficiently meet timelines, obligations and deadlines.

CAREER PROGRESSION

ILG (CREW2 CONTRACTOR)- Minneapolis, MN

Project Manager – December 2020- Present

Construction industry knowledge and ability to execute kitchen designs, coordinate and be responsible for the installation in all aspects. Address important scope and goals of the project.

Communicate roles, expectations, and objectives to the team.

Monitor progress and identify the roadblocks, making sure all deliverables have been met to finalize the project. NORTHLOOP WINE AND SPIRITS – Minneapolis, MN

Sales – Customer Service - November 2018- December 2020

Event planning and Preparation

Assisting clients with selections

CLIQ DESIGN STUDIO – Minneapolis, MN

Designer and Customer Specialist – December 2014-September 2017

Provided effective customer management while solving complex needs and manufacturing lead times.

Liaison with clients to coordinate and manage design from inception to delivery.

Online consulting with clients regarding design, layout, product selection and proposal. SKYLINE EXHIBITS – EAGAN, MN

Project Specialist – January 2010- July 2014

Determined and communicated project timelines based on customer needs and manufacturing lead times.

Consulted with designers and the Dealer offices on aesthetic, structural and budget needs: captured details and communicated effectively with all partners.

Used mechanical and creative aptitude to identify custom applications and solutions for the manufacturing and assembly of the project orders.

THE HOME DEPOT – BURNSVILLE, MN

Kitchen and Bath Designer – October 2004- January 2008

Assisted clients with home improvement projects, with particular emphasis on kitchen and bath renovation.

Produced functional and creative spaces and interior finishes for the kitchen and bath designs utilizing special software.

Coordinated community service projects for TEAM DEPOT. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN -STOUT

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Art/Interior Design/Business -Menomonie, WI