Todd K. Carlstrand

**** ****** ****

Austin, Texas 78745

512-***-****

adyg10@r.postjobfree.com

Impeccably organized and diligent Assistant with a long history of success coordinating complex projects, streamlining multi-faceted operations and impressing clients with thoughtful, elegant design

HIGHLIGHTS

• Efficient and confidant coordinator with clear focus on objectives. Specialized attention to detail from projects ranging from hotel and showroom openings to showroom display management.

• Attentive and reliable project manager with quick recall and an eye for design. Strategic problem solver with a strong record of creative success.

EDUCATION

Austin Community College: Associate Of Applied Science-Construction Management (present)

Austin Community College: Certification-Administrative Management

Austin Community College/Interior Design: Various Interior Design Courses

UC Berkeley Extension: Various Interior Design Courses

Stratford Career Institute: Certification-Interior Decorating

Certification/Shadow Shopper: Certification-Mystery Shopper

CBM Business College: Certification-Business Administration

Austin Community College: Fashion Merchandise Program

ORGANIZATIONS

2018-2019-ASID/Austin Chapter : Industry Partner

2015-2017 ASID/Austin Chapter Board Member-Membership Chair

EXPERIENCE

Austin Territory Sales Manager 2018-To Present

QDI Surfaces, Austin, TX

Dealer Representative, Sales, New Client Accounts, Provide product training and information to clients in showrooms and at offsite locations. Attending community A&D functions to build clientele base. Outside sales. Vendor/accounts payable, showroom merchandising, sample maintenance. Logistics. Attend trade shows. Industry Partner/Board Member: Austin Chapter of ASID.

Project/Account Manager 2014-2017

Prosource, Austin, TX

Project Management, Provide product training and information to clients and Installers both in the showroom and at offsite locations. Attending community A&D functions to build clientele base. Calling on the end user to provide design consultations. Outside sales. Vendor/accounts payable, showroom merchandising, sample maintenance. Logistics, reception, business administration.

Kitchen and Bath design and sales.

Designer and Sales, 2011 - 2014

Architerra Tile Showroom, Austin, TX

Design and Sales Associate accountable for both inside/outside sales calling on the Austin A&D community. Purchasing, customer service and project management. Provide product training and information to clients both in the showroom and at offsite locations. Attending community A&D functions to build clientele base. Calling on the end user to provide design consultations. Vendor/accounts payable, showroom merchandising and library/sample maintenance. Logistics, reception, business administration.

Visual Merchandising Supervisor, 2008 – 2011

JC Penney, Austin, TX

Set Execution Supervisor accountable for visual merchandising company standards. Created store visuals including displays, signage, graphics and mannequins. Purchased furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), managed vendor relations, trained staff, ordered supplies and planned

store events.

Accomplishments

• Selected for elite “A-Team” entrusted to set up and open new JC Penney stores.

• Successfully and consistently drove store sales with attractive displays and selective product placement.

Sales and Customer Service/Call Center, 2005-2008

Design within Reach, San Francisco, CA/Austin, TX

Inside/outside sales, client/vendor relations, product management, client price quotes, studio visuals, data entry, filing, mail sorting/distribution, freight claims/logistics, interior design consultations.

Sales Representative/Visual Merchandiser, 2004-2006 (on-call/Saturday)

Threshold by Design-San Francisco, CA

Antique furniture and gift sales, showroom visuals/merchandising, client/vendor relations, client price quotes, new product/binder updates, data entry, shipping/receiving, filing, supply ordering/stocking, sample maintenance, showroom maintenance/merchandising, mail sorting/distribution, freight claims, interior decorating consultations; personal shopper.

Assistant Manager/Contract Interior Decorator/Visual Merchandiser, 2002-2004

Harvest Home Stores-San Francisco, CA

Lead sales/associate training, cash handling/finalizing of daily sales, placing special orders, tracking employee commission reports, client/vendor relations, shipping/receiving/facilitate client deliveries, price/product changes, store displays, product renderings/specifications on custom built furniture/upholstery.

INTERNSHIPS

Anna Hanna, Fashion Designer, Austin, TX

Jessica Hall & Associates, Larkspur, CA

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