Visual Merchandiser and Sales Representative - Total Wine & More - Sarasota, FL
(2026-01)
- Provide customer service and consultation leading to product sales
- Support commercial customer order processing and execution for catering
- Maintain inventory displays and accountability
Owner/Product Designer - McCluggage Consulting LLC
(2012-10)
Product Design and Lighting Consulting
- Lighting product designer- concept to manufacture for various lighting brands including: stylICON, Savoy House, Designers Fountain, as well as big box brands
Technician III, Prototype Model Shop Builder and painter, Finish Consultation - GE Appliances, A Haier Company - Louisville, KY
(2016-07 - 2020-11)
Future Appliance Portfolio Finish Development
- Built and Painted Model Components per Designer Specs
- Collaborated with cross-functional design team to achieve realistic models for product review meeting and market testing
Senior Product Designer - Philips Electronics- Consumer Luminaires North America - Louisville, KY
(2008-07 - 2012-09)
Philips Luminaires NA, Thomas and Forecast Lighting
- Designed innovative, decorative and functional lighting products for Thomas, Forecast and Philips brands
- Developed design plans using AutoCAD, hand rendering and Solidworks
- Sourced innovative product materials and technologies (e.g., LED) with consideration of budget constraints and practicality
- Managed full product development life cycle from concept sketches to final prototype displayed at national lighting markets
- Coordinated design development with global manufacturers including vendor visits in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Ningbo, China during prototype development
- Led cross-departmental product reviews with product development, marketing, sourcing and sales
- Ensured that product design and prototypes comply with UL and other regulatory standards
- Managed multiple concurrent design projects of various sizes while maintaining tight communications with multi-departmental collaborations during full lifecycle development of product
- Approved all design revisions and updates to the final release throughout full product development lifecycle
- Space planned and installed new products for biannual national lighting markets in our permanent showroom at the Dallas Market Center
- Designed shop-in-shop display units for showroom and retail customers
- Assisted in photo studio visual setup and styling during catalog photo shoots
- Provided trainings to management team, sales and marketing departments
- Conducted product trainings and presentations (approx. once a month) for sales staff and customers highlighting features and benefits, lighting 101, and current trends and technologies
- Led trend seminars at national lighting market and customer showrooms
- Provided consultation to customers, vendors and sales staff regarding products
- Drove sales and promoted company and products through designer meet and greet events during trade shows and at customer showrooms
Product Designer, Lighting Showroom Designer/Merchandiser - Thomas Lighting- Consumer Lighting Goods - Louisville, KY
(2006-01 - 2008-07)
- Designed innovative, decorative and functional hardwired and portable lighting products for Thomas, stylICON brands
- Developed design plans using AutoCAD, hand rendering and Solidworks
- Collaborated with internal departments and external creative partners
- Responsible for market trending and material sourcing
- Managed full product development life cycle from concept sketches to final prototype displayed at national lighting markets
- Coordinated design development with global manufacturers including vendor visits in China during prototype development
- Led cross-departmental product reviews with product development, marketing, sourcing and sales
- Ensured that product design and prototypes complied with UL and other regulatory standards
- Designed new Thomas/stylICON showrooms in Dallas Market Center 2007
- Space planned and installed new products for biannual national lighting markets in our permanent Thomas and stylICON showrooms at the Dallas Market Center
- Designed shop-in-shop display units for showroom and retail customers
- Assisted in photo studio visual setup and styling during catalog photo shoots
- Provided cross-functional trainings to management team, sales and marketing departments, using CAD, Sketches and PowerPoint presentations
- Lead trend seminars at national lighting market and customer showrooms
- Provided consultation to customers, vendors and sales staff regarding products and layouts
- Contributed to sales through designer meet and greet events during trade shows and at customer showrooms
- Assist in development of annual catalogs and other promotional publications
Interior/Architectural Designer/Draftsman - Scott Tichenor & Associates - Louisville, KY
(2003-10 - 2005-12)
- Commercial/Residential design execution
- Project management and coordination
- Developed architectural design concept and space planning
- AutoCAD and Hand Drafting and concept rendering for client presentations
- Lighting, Finish and Furniture selection
Assistant Manager for 2 locations - Swanson Reed Gallery - Louisville, KY
(2000-07 - 2003-01)
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures of retail and exhibition spaces
- Managing financial records
- Maintaining inventory records
- Trained and supervised sales staff
- Sales representation for artists
- Curation of fine art in both gallery spaces
Commercial Designer/ AutoCAD technician - Burdorf Interiors - Louisville, KY
(2000-01 - 2000-09)
- Developed design concept and space planning
- Planning for office systems with all components involved
- Assisted sales department in presenting proposals
- Created specs with quote and drawings
- Project management and sales support
Adjunct Professor, Interior Architecture Dept, AutoCAD instructor - University of Louisville, Allen R. Hite Art Institute - Louisville, KY
(2002-08 - 2002-12)
- Prepared curriculum, learning goals, outcome measures, and instructed Interior Architecture students on how to use AutoCAD program for studio projects and presentations
- Teaching methods included instruction and lecture, demonstration, and individual and group learning projects
- Completed evaluations and provided constructive feedback on projects within a timely manner
