Sales Manager, Color Consultant and Project Planner at Vivax Pros (2023-03 – 2026-03)
Largest privately owned residential exterior painting company.
- Conducted in-house consultations, estimates and walkthroughs with homeowners
- Maintained client relationships and customer service
- Provided paint color consultations
- Maintained a 40-43% closing rate ( team average was 30-38%)
- Were top sales between all three divisions for woodwork and gutter services (23% of total sales when average was 15-18% of total sales)
- Third year moved into management leading a team of 7
- Set sales goals, monitored performance metrics, and implemented coaching plans to exceed revenue targets
- Developed and led meetings, and provided 5-week training sessions
- Collaborated with operations and production managers to align sales commitments, scheduling and crew capacity
- Used CRM systems to track leads, proposals, follow-ups and sales performance
- Exterior home industry knowledge
Designer and Miscellaneous Help at Elkhorn Ranch in Arizona (2021-12 – 2022-02)
A dude ranch catering to high end clients in Arizona.
- Built and Designed Custom Walk-In Cooler Solutions
- Organized and Designed Employee Communication Boards
- Covered Staff’s Shifts in Multiple Positions
- Led Team - Communicated with Employees to get Everyone Established and on Track
- Catered to Guest During Events
Designer at Design Studio Interior Solutions (2018-04 – 2019-03)
An interior design position that focused on collaboration and team work.
- Finishes and Furniture Selections
- Purchasing/ Tracking Products
- Design Custom Built Furniture – Detailed Drawings and Communication w/ Fabricator
- Focusing on Multiple Projects in a Fast-Paced Environment
- Modeling using Sketchup for Client Presentations
- Leading Client Presentations and Client Relationships
- Vendor Relationships
Owner and Lead Interior Designer at Designostore (2014-10 – Present)
Created an online based, and in-person interior design firm specializing in residential projects, commercial projects, color consulting and RVs.
- Remodels and Decorating
- Finishes and Furniture Selections
- Color Consultations for Exterior and Interiors
- Exterior Designs and Remodels for Residential and Commercial
Sales Associate - Customer Service – Social Media Manager – Website Designer at Buffalo Ridge Trading Post (2016-06 – 2018-03)
A Colorado tourist gift shop focusing on apparel and hot sauce tasting.
- Worked and Closed Register
- Managed Shop (Occasionally Opened and Closed Shop)
- Assisted Customers Over Phone and In-Person
- Assisted in Selecting Merchandise
- Restocked Merchandise
- Took Inventory
- Created Window Displays
- Built Custom Website and Ads
- Managed Social Media
- Painted Mural in Store
Online Interior Designer at Decorist (2015-05 – 2018-03)
An online interior design platform specializing in residential interior spaces.
- Décor and Drapery/ Finishes and Furniture Selections
- Fireplace and built-in cabinet designs
- Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
- Represented/Knowledgeable for Specific Brands
Sales Assistant and Sales at Prouve Contract Furniture (2013-02 – 2014-03)
Sales and Assisted commercial furniture rep in the San Francisco Bay area.
- Created custom Quotes for Interior Designers
- Provided follow ups for designers and maintained relationships
- Liaison between Designers and Furniture Manufacturers
- Knowledge of furniture and how products were built
- Maintained Sample Libraries and Demo Warehouse
- Delivered furniture samples to clients
- Scheduled Vendor Visits and Presentations
Graphic Designer at Oysterbed (2012-10 – 2013-03)
Lead Graphic Designer in residential furniture showroom in downtown San Francisco. They were known for their custom furniture and local art.
- Maintained ecommerce website with up-to-date furniture and accessory products
- Knowledge of furniture and vendors
- Designed logos, flyers, ads, etc.
Apprentice at MBH Architects (2012-07 – 2012-09)
Designed International Apple stores in the San Francisco Bay area.
