MARSHA HELMUTH

ad3xug@r.postjobfree.com 951-***-**** Menifee, CA

Engaging, successful, Interior Designer with a creative personality and a passion for Design. Consistently recognized for a strong work ethic, creative excellence and dedication. Noted for my enthusiastic and effective interpersonal skills. A persuasive ability to train and manage with positivity and enthusiasm. Meets demanding objectives and deadlines, proven track record of designing and implementing successful projects. Flexible, open to change, and training.

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Obtain a professional position that will utilize my diverse, 38+ years of interior design, retail sales, marketing, customer service, and administrative experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Four Elements Design Orange County, CA

Model Home Designer 2014-2019

Designed and staged homes for Pacific Communities in Menifee, CA.

Coordinated the furniture, decorations and rugs for buyers inspections.

Arranged all floor plans, cabinetry and finishes in community homes. Including The Orchards and Cottonwood which you can view at www.PacificCommunities.com

Marketing initiatives and public representative for Four Elements Design

Bassett Furniture Orange County, CA

Interior Designer 2012-2014

Interior Designer Consultant to Builder in Menifee

Created, presented, and sold Bassett Furniture products to clientele.

Engaged with customers to determine their needs according to taste and lifestyle. Then designed and presented design solutions for them.

Remodeled existing model homes, including flooring, tile, carpeting, painting, furniture.

Liaison between Bassett Furniture, Retail Stores and Clients

Living Spaces Furniture Menifee, CA

Team Lead/Supervisor 2010-2012

Assisted in Grand Opening of Store in October 2010.

Trained team on sales techniques and designs skills to enhance the customers overall experience by adding rugs, lamps, art, and accessories to design packages.

Trained team members on furniture and product knowledge to enhance their sales techniques and to increase store revenue.

J.C. Penney Temecula, CA

Custom Drapery/Interior Designer 2009-2010

Custom Designer for household window treatments.

Build rapport with clients and made house calls, measured for window treatments.

Designed window treatments and custom bedding.

Point of sales, ordered window treatments and followed-up with customers.

Ashley Furniture Temecula, CA

Interior Designer 2008-2009

Designed General Headquarters at 29 Palms General’s Rooms at the Military Headquarters.

Designed for all rooms and in all styles of furniture, decorations, lamps, and area rugs.

Designed rooms on space planning application and presented final copies to customers.

Wacky Wicker Temecula, CA

Store Manager 2006-2008

Managed Temecula location and managed the Mira Mar location when the Murrieta store closed. Supervised 5 to 7 employees on a daily basis.

Designed and purchased new furniture for floor lay-outs on a monthly basis.

Trained and assisted sales team with their daily projects.

Ordered furniture for the Murrieta and Mira Mar store locations.

Lead the employees through receiving of merchandise and display.

Generated all reports for the owners on sales and deliveries.

Worked with owner to increase sales through promotions and marketing.

Assisted with advertising to drive sales and managed product updates.

EDUCATION

American Society of Interior Design (ASID), 25 Year Allied Member Riverside, CA

American River College - Interior Design Sacramento, CA

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Floor Planning Applications, Electronic Mail, Internet, Keen Observer, Great Listener, Exceptional Oral and Written Skills, Strong Customer Service, Administrative and Organizational Skills.

REFERENCES AVAILBLE UPON REQUEST

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