Interior Designer Sales Associate
Resume:
Joan Birk
Interior Designer
Cedar Falls, IA ****3
adxib2@r.postjobfree.com
My experience includes over 35 years working with owners, manager, sales staff and customers. Throughout my job titles and running my own business for 20 years, I have always produced increased profitable sales, set the tone by example for Brand Image, and created presentations with professional persuasion.. I am a problem solver who investigates the best solutions and always looks forward to a rewarding experience with each and every opportunity and customer experience. I know the profit margin for making a business successful and what it takes to rearrange to make the business more profitable. I look forward to visiting with you to express my goals for your company in detail. Willing to relocate to: Des Moines, IA - Cedar Falls, IA - Work Experience
Owner Interior Design Consultation Business
Joan Birk, ASID Interior Designs - Cedar Falls, IA June 1997 to Present
Project Coordinator for large residential and commercial projects, including new and remodel construction. Designer that focuses on the client with individual well thought out design solutions and follows through to completion on every project. Highlights key elements and details with professional support. Experience, Compromise, Recognition, Integrity, Balance. Adjunct Professor
University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA
August 2022 to December 2022
I teach 45 students Intro to Applied Design at UNI. This is a temporary position through the fall term. My experience has been very rewarding working with young creative minds. Interior Design / Outside Sales
Town and Country Home Improvement Center - Waterloo, IA July 2019 to December 2019
Interior Designer for residential interior remodel projects. I measured, estimated, coordinated selections for interior finishes. Including: Floor Coverings, Counter tops, Cabinets, Plumbing fixtures, Lighting, hardware, and window treatments. This experience enlightened me to the workings of a small well established family owned business with value priced interior finishes. Retail Merchandiser
Revenue Creations - New York, NY
June 2018 to December 2018
Merchandiser for local retailers Kohl's Target Von Mauer. Established floor coordination for clothing, home interior accessories and fine jewelry.
Furniture Sales Associate
Younkers Department Store - Cedar Falls, IA
September 2017 to May 2018
Established a custom order furniture department with over 7 furniture lines. Coordinated the closing sales of the furniture department and store fixtures for Younkers. Furniture Sales Associate
Art Van - Cedar Falls, IA
June 2016 to January 2017
Sales Representative trained for sales in furniture, floor coverings, accessories. Assistant training manger for new hires.
Interior Designer Sales
Home Interiors - Cedar Falls, IA
September 2015 to June 2016
Interior Design for complete home interiors including floor covering sales, furniture, window treatments, and accessories
Account Manager/Sales
ProSource Wholesale - Des Moines, IA
June 2013 to April 2014
Account Manager for Floor Covering Sales to local builders, architects, and clients. Designed Floor showroom remodel. Brought in new clients and business while supplying sales support to existing members. Highest profit margin sales for 2013 and 2014. Fine Jewelry Sales Counter Manager
Younkers Merle Hay - Des Moines, IA
February 2009 to February 2013
Improved sales and increased volume by over 30%. Manager and Lead Designer and Sales for Main Events established by the EFFY Brand .
Model Home Interior Designer
HUBBELL HOMES - West Des Moines, IA
June 1999 to January 2004
Interior Designer providing specifications to over 120 new home options based on price. Specifications included exterior brick, stone, and siding plus lighting. Interior lighting, floor covering finishes, paint colors, plumbing accessories, cabinet selections with hardware . Full turn key specification of home interiors from outside in. Designed over 40 model home displays for developments with furniture, accessories and provided staging for each model home. Interior Design / Sales
Statements Interiors for Living - Urbandale, IA
November 1991 to June 1997
Lead Interior Designer for 78,000 sq ft furniture and floor covering showroom. Top Sales of 1 million for 1994 and 1995. Designing for both residential and commercial designs. Interior Designer/Sales
Younkers Store for Homes - Des Moines, IA
October 1985 to November 1991
Interior Designer in Fine Furniture Studio with 10 Interior Designers. Hall of Fame sales 3 years. Interior Design / Design Showroom Manager
Simpsons Furniture - Cedar Falls, IA
September 1983 to June 1985
Design of new furniture showroom and became design studio manager offering floor coverings, window treatments, and furnishings for the home.
Interior Designer/Project Manager
Kirk Gross Co - Waterloo, IA
March 1980 to September 1983
Education
IDCEU in Health, Safety, Welfare
Interior Design Continuing Education Council - Washington, DC January 2018 to Present
BA in Design in Human Environment
University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA
January 1976 to May 1980
Skills
• SALES (10+ years)
• DRAFTING (10+ years)
• EXCEL (9 years)
• INVENTORY (10+ years)
• MICROSOFT WORD (10+ years)
• Renovation (10+ years)
• Architecture (10+ years)
• Interior Design (10+ years)
• Color Theory (10+ years)
• Furniture Sales (10+ years)
• Furniture Sales
• Sketchup (10+ years)
• Color Theory
• Adobe Photoshop (10+ years)
• Branding (10+ years)
• Sales Management
• Branding
• Illustration (10+ years)
• Covid for Interior Design (1 year)
• Project Coordination (10+ years)
• Adobe InDesign
Awards
Hall of Fame Younkers Store for Homes
March 1987
3 year 1987, 1988, 1989 Hall of Fame SALES for Younkers Interior Design Dream Builder Award
January 2000
Commendation
June 2002
Trinity Lutheran Church Remodel Project Coordinator Certifications and Licenses
American Society of Interior Designers Professional Member April 1983 to Present
NCIDQ
April 1983 to Present
Iowa Registered Interior Designer
September 2007 to June 2022
Iowa Board Member for Interior Design Registration for the State of Iowa September 2017 to September 2022
ACT WorkKeys NCRC Plantinum level
June 2018 to Present
driver's license
January 2019 to February 2027
Assessments
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
June 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
Retail Skills: Shelf Stocking — Completed
May 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to receive and store merchandise or product. Full results: Completed
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient April 2021
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Retail customer service — Proficient
September 2021
Comprehending and responding to retail customer needs Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Highly Proficient
December 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
Basic attention to detail — Highly Proficient
September 2021
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Highly Proficient
Sales skills — Expert
September 2021
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Expert
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Additional Information
SKILLS
Drafting Floor Plans to scale, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Word and Excel, Project Management, Color Theory and Design, Biopmorphic Design, Specifying all interior and exterior finishes for new homes and remodel projects, Interior Design staging for show homes and real estate sales, Customer Service.
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