David Wood
San Marcos, CA *****
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Interior design/Stager
David Wood Designs - Oceanside, CA
August 2021 to Present
Moved back to Southern California after caring for my ill mother, now working again in design and staging. Salesman/Interior Designer
J&K HOME FURNISHINGS - Murrells Inlet, SC
November 2018 to March 2020
Sell a broad range of furniture to customers, helping them to select the best pieces for them based on budget and décor preferences.
+ Visit customer homes to offer interior design services. Was laid off due to pandemic in February 2020
Salesman/Interior Designer
ETHAN ALLEN FURNITURE - Myrtle Beach, SC
June 2018 to November 2018
Utilize interior design experience to help customers do everything from update a room to furnish and style a new home.
+ In this role, my tasks included space planning, color consulting, and selection of their full line of products-furniture, lighting, and accessories.
Offered in-home design services from Pawley's Island to Florence.
+ Sell products ranging from a single piece to complete rooms. CAREGIVER
Surfside Beach, SC
2017 to 2018
Moved from Palm Springs, California to care for my ailing father. Owner/day-to-day manager
GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES - Palm Springs, CA
2009 to 2017
Sell a wide variety of items at the College of the Desert Street Fair In Palm Desert Ca and other locations throughout California.
+ Manage cash, debit card and credit card transactions accurately.
+ Select products based on customer preferences, industry trends and researching items at trade shows.
+ Set up eye-catching in-booth displays and signage.
+ Maintain bookkeeping and reconcile finances on a weekly basis.
+ When necessary, oversee contractors who assist with set-up, sales and displaying products. Owner/day-to-day manager
DAVID WOOD DESIGNS - Laguna Niguel, CA
2001 to 2009
Designed both interior and exterior spaces throughout Orange County and Riverside County.
+ Managed client relationships from initial meetings through project completion.
+ Oversaw all subcontractors to ensure all aspects of the project were completed on time and under budget.
+ Generated weekly financial reports to track spending and create efficiencies, where possible.
+ At project completion, met with customers to review the project, improve processes and carry best practices into future projects.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Laguna Niguel, CA
1993 to 2001
Oversaw the household of a customer in Newport Beach.
+ Performed a wide variety of tasks - from day-to-day errands to updating the design of several rooms in the house.
+ Managed the customer's personal finances - paying bills, tracking expenses and managing the entire household budget.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS in design
Interior Designers Institute - Newport Beach, CA
September 2001 to June 2005
Skills
• Outlook
• Interior Design
• Sales
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Outlook
• Personal Assistant Experience
Certifications and Licenses
driver's license
Assessments
Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient
December 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Completed
January 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Completed
Sales skills — Familiar
March 2021
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Familiar
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