PRINCIPAL CABINETRY DESIGNER & PROJECT COORDINATOR at HAVEN & EMBER RENOVATIONS INC. (2025-09 – Present)
- Onsite sales and design consultations, sourcing, pricing materials
- Drafting/3D rendering, sourcing 3rd party quotes
- Generating quotes, tracking payments, accounting
- Creating contracts/waivers/informational material
- Preparing and presenting quotes, acquiring sign-offs, and PO or payment
- Project management
SENIOR DESIGNER at ELEGANT WOODWORK INC. (2021-04 – 2025-05)
- Managing assigned clientele of luxury builders, designers, and homeowners
- Preparing and presenting quotes, acquiring sign-offs, and PO or payment
- Preparing job quotes, consulting with homeowners and designers on design, materials, and finishes, creating and drafting individual and tender designs using Cabinet Vision V11
- Drafting and maintenance of materials waivers, agreements, and processes
- Creation and teaching of Lunch & Learn series for outside designers & builders
SENIOR DESIGNER at KINGSWOOD CABINETS LTD. (2020-07 – 2021-04)
- Managing assigned clientele of builders, designers, and homeowners
- Driving business through service excellence, managing and collecting scheduled payments
- Preparing job quotes, consulting with homeowners and designers on design, materials, and finishes, creating and drafting individual and tender designs using Cabinet Vision
SENIOR DESIGNER at KINGSWOOD CABINETS LTD. (2018-03 – 2018-07)
- Managing assigned clientele of luxury builders, designers, and homeowners
- Preparing projects for drafting and revisions, reviewing and approving designs, ordering cabinetry and hardware, designing custom cabinets
- Aiding homeowners and designers in selection of materials and finishes
- Preparing and presenting quotes, acquiring sign-offs, and PO or payment
- Site visits to confirm measurements, correct framing errors, and approve installations
TERRITORY FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE at MASCO – KRAFTMAID CABINETRY (2018-07 – 2019-12)
- Establishing and maintaining business relationships with store personnel to promote sales and gain market share
- Providing training, product education, and support for store personnel
- Analyzing metrics to develop and execute plans to increase sales
- Addressing product, warranty, and service issues
- Using SalesForce for daily operations, tracking, and follow-up
BUSINESS MANAGER at WESTRIDGE CABINETS LTD. (2015-07 – 2016-03)
- Managing assigned clientele of luxury builders, designers, and homeowners
- Preparing projects for drafting and revisions, reviewing and approving designs, ordering cabinetry and hardware, designing custom cabinets
- Aiding homeowners and designers in selection of materials and finishes
- Preparing and presenting quotes, acquiring sign-offs, and PO or payment
- Site visits to confirm measurements, correct framing errors, and approve installations
SALES LIAISON/DESIGN CONSULTANT at WOODCRAFT KITCHEN CABINETS LTD. (2015-07 – 2017-12)
- Managing assigned clientele of builders, designers, and homeowners
- Creating and drafting cabinetry designs, using Solid 8.0
- Presenting quotes, acquiring sign-offs, and PO or payment
KITCHEN DESIGNER / PROJECT COORDINATOR at THE HOME DEPOT CANADA (2007-09 – 2014-12)
- Assessing client needs, advising of product selection, and generating quotes
- Creating and drafting cabinetry designs, including tender designs, using 2020 v.8.
- Training of new Designers and Kitchen and Bath sales staff
- Setting expectations, maintaining accurate records, preparing installation quotes and design packages
- Expediting kitchen orders, co-ordinating installation dates and service calls
- Developing strong vendor and installer relationships
- Technical oversight and consultation on all installed cabinetry designs
