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JAMIE L WHITMAN

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements. Successfully managed team members to their best abilities.

SKILLS

Interior Space Planning

Residential Projects

Sales Planning

Sales Goals

Sales Manager

Corporate Design Instructor

Technical Drawings

Floor Plan Development

CAD Drafting

WORK HISTORY

JL WHITMAN INTERIORS, LLC 01/2017 to Current

Owner/Sr Design Consultant, Winston-Salem, NC

Specializing in Custom Cabinetry for Kitchen, Baths, Closets, Home office & Entertainment.

Developed key client and contractor relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.

Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.

Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.

SR DESIGN CONSULTANT & TRAINER 01/2000 to 07/2022

Working for Closet Factory in 4 locations full or part time when otherwise employed.

Closet Factory, Raleigh, NC 01/2014 to 07/2022

Closet Factory, Ventura County, CA, 01/2006 to 01/2014

Closet Factory, Boston (Hudson, NH), 08/2002 to 01/2006

Closet Factory, Los Angeles, CA, 01/2000 to 08/2002

Determined personalized needs, tastes, and design preferences through thorough In-home or Zoom client consultations.

Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and produced drawings for review creating professional presentations using Cabinet Vision software to creatively communicate design intent and direction.

Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.

As Sales Manager/Trainer, worked closely to educate new designers to help them become successful in their design consultant role.

Managed sales team of 16-20 designers, closing sales, designs and time management.

Assisted in closing sales when designers need help.

Edited designs to assure they were buildable, keeping service calls down from 50% to 8%

Collaborated with Designers, Factory and Installers for smooth execution of design plans.

KITCHEN CABINET DESIGNER/DEPT MANAGER 08/2010 to 01/2017

Stock Building Supply, Los Angeles, California and Clemmons, Greensboro, North Carolina

Servicing 13 store locations in Los Angeles area, managing leads into clients.

Relocated to Winston Salem, NC in 2014, Transferred with Stock to the Triad area, Servicing 2 store locations.

Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and produced drawings for review creating professional presentations using 20/20 software to creatively communicate design intent and direction.

Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for cabinets, counter tops, backsplashes, lighting and flooring, and paint choices.

Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget from conception to completion.

Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.

INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT 02/1996 to 11/1999

Cabot House Furniture, Framingham, MA

Determined personalized needs, style, and design preferences through thorough client consultations.

Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations

Helped with furniture selection for Interior Designer community and their clients

EDUCATION

Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA

AutoCAD Certificate, Interior Architecture

CQRID, Residential Certified Interior Designer

Interior Design Certification, California

NCQID Certificate, Interior Design

CCID Certified Interior Designer #0312

Learning Tree University, California

Bachelor Certificate, Interior Design

California State University, Northridge, CA

Interior Design studies

Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA

Business Management studies

AFFILIATIONS

Past and Present Affiliations

NKBA Member 7 years

IDS- Professional Member of Interior Design Society 19 years

GFWC (General Federation of Woman’s Club) 23 years

99’s- International Women's Pilot Association Member 15 years

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