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Resume

Work
Experience

2011 - Present

Design / Project and Sales Manager
Brookside Lumber, Inc. - Bethel Park, Pa

  • Managed multi-million dollar sales team for a kitchen and bath showroom. 

  • Achieved 6 consecutive years of top sales performance, with over 1.5 million dollars in revenue.

  • Established and maintained accounts with manufacturer representatives, clients, and tradespeople for residential and commercial building/remodeling.

  • Prepared construction documents using 2020 Design Software. 

  • Managed 30 + design projects simultaneously.

  • Mentored team member relationships to ensure a solid, high performing group of designers/sales professionals.

  • Conducted monthly team meetings to review sales and discuss upcoming projects.

  • Executed showroom resets by managing the selection and space planning of displays. 

2009 - 2011

Adjunct Faculty 
The Art Institutes - Pittsburgh, Pa

  • Primary instructor of online kitchen and bath design courses.

  • Responsible for grading and providing feedback on design projects.

2008 - 2011

Subject Matter Expert
The Art Institutes - Pittsburgh, Pa

  • Lead curriculum developer for online associates degree program in kitchen and bath design.

  • Worked with a team of design industry professionals, educators, and software engineers to create a user friendly, engaging program for students.

2005 - 2010

Kitchen and Bath Designer
The Home Depot - Pittsburgh, Pa

  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections.

  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.

  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.

  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.

Education

2007 - 2008

M.S. Interior Architecture
Chatham University

Concentration in education and sustainability.

2002 - 2005

B.S. Interior Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Minor in Art History.

Skills
& Expertise

Organizations

  • 2020 Design Software

  • G Suite

  • Microsoft 365 

  • SketchUp

  • NKBA member since 2011

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