OBJECTIVE:
To Acquire a challenging yet rewarding position in an industry that combines administrative responsibilities with an emphasis on creative design.
EDUCATION:
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Council for Interior Design Accreditation Institution (formerly FIDER)
SKILLS:
Technical:
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Quick Books
Micros POS
Traditional:
Sculpture
Hand rendering
Hand drafting
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Tractor Supply Co. Dixon, IL.
ASSISTANT MANAGER 09/08-Current
*Responsible for driving sales, controlling expenses, new employee training, scheduling team members/payroll, discipline, praise, hiring and termination, performance reviews, facilitate meetings and insure proper merchandising.
*Communication and customer service-share information, ask questions, listen effectively, speak thoughtfully, and let ideas live.
Designs of The Interior Naperville, IL.
LEAD DESIGNER 12/06-09/08
*Enthusiastically learned new and exciting computer programs in the design field.
*Gained working knowledge of the industry’s vast product inventory through research and meeting with product representatives.
*Performed in-home consultations, field measurements, floor plans, material selections, price quotes/bids, client presentations, deliveries and installations along with proper follow-up procedures.
*Successfully established and maintained an effective clientele base.
*Daily interaction on the showroom floor with regards to customer sales and vignette designs.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Outstanding Performance Corporate Achievement Award
Featured articles in Naperville & Midwest Chicago Home Magazine
2007 Chicago land luxury home tour
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EFFORTS:
CASA
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