Alisha Wilson
Willow Wood,OH
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate candidate with years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry. In addition to working as a professional full-time designer, I have also worked independently over the past 6 years. During my time away from full-time design, I've been investing in real estate and restoring old homes. This has allowed me to be more present for my young children, while still keeping up with the current design trends and allowing me to continue my passion for transforming spaces.
In addition to my professional design career, I have coached high school cheerleading for 10 years and I am a dance fitness instructor.
Now that my children are both in school, I would love to return to the Kitchen & Bath industry and I am eager to take on new opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kitchen & Bath Designer
The Kitchen Place By T.R. Johnson & Son
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches using software such as 20/20 and ProKitchen.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Worked hand in hand with in house installers as well as sub-contractors to see each project through to completion.
Senior Kitchen & Bath Designer
Kitchens By Woody's
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintained a welcoming and updated showroom
- Performed in home measures and design consultations
- Created designs using 20/20 technologies programs
- Met all quarterly sales and margin goals
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Prepared design presentations for potential clients
- Prepared design presentations for weekly/quarterly staff meetings for group critique
- Worked hand in hand with in house and sub-contractors
- Worked directly with the project manager to ensure clients projects go as planned
- Communicated with office manager to make sure all items needed for projects are ordered in a timely manner and are correct.
- Generated quotes and perform quote/order maintenance using Aurora Think Companion Eclipse software
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Lute Supply
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Helped the company establish a kitchen and bath showroom
- Managed daily showroom operations
- Worked with contractor clientele and provided design assistance for their projects
- Deciphered and translated blueprints or installer details into the 20/20 design program
- Formulated a design that best meets the needs and wants of clients and fit within the parameters established by the contractor and/or installer while standing the test of time.
- Establish business relationships with customers and industry professionals to maximize sales and ensure repeat business
- Met and/or exceeded all sales goals
- Created and transferred purchase orders to vendors to ensure prompt and proper invoicing
- Clear showroom of discontinued merchandise to make room for new product and keep our sales floor up to date with current design trends
- Designed and ordered new displays and other items to enhance the showroom and ultimately increase sales
- Established vendor relationships to ensure ongoing partnerships for future success at that particular showroom
Kitchen Design Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Deciphered and translated blueprints or installer details into the 20/20 design program
- Formulated a design that best met the needs and wants of clients and fit within the parameters established by the contractor and/or installer.
- Provided superior customer service
- Selected flooring, counters, cabinets and appliances based on client needs and budgets.
- Met and exceeded not only sales goals within my store, but also throughout our region.
- Earned the Shenandoah Top 10 Designer award
- Attended many cabinet trainings and plant tours across the eastern US
- Maintained a clean and inviting showroom
- Assisted in other departments such as flooring, appliances and plumbing as needed
Kitchen Designer
The Home Depot
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Received extensive kitchen design training and was introduced to the 20/20 design program.
- Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.
- Designed detailed kitchen layouts based on client needs, budgets and available supplies.
- Selected flooring, counters, cabinets and appliances based on client needs and budgets.
- Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
- Maintained a clean and inviting showroom
- Provided superior customer service
Interior Designer/Furniture Design and Sales
Flawless Flooring & Furnishings
02.2006 - 06.2006
- Acted as a residential Interior Designer
- Arranged and maintained showroom vignettes
- Furniture and flooring sales
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Marshall University
Huntington, WV06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Cabell County Career Technology Center
Huntington, WV06.2006
No Degree - General Studies
Ohio University
Ironton, OH05.2004
High School Diploma -
Symmes Valley High School
Willow Wood, OH05.2004
Skills
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of the Kitchen & Bath industry
- Proficient in many versions of 20/20 Technology, ProKitchen software and AutoCad
- Member of NKBA in good standing from 2011-2017
- Previous member of ASID
- Experienced with different types of business systems such as Genesis, Eclipse, Etc
- Ability to work with individuals or all age groups and all walks of life
Timeline
Lead Kitchen & Bath Designer
The Kitchen Place By T.R. Johnson & Son
06.2013 - 12.2017
Senior Kitchen & Bath Designer
Kitchens By Woody's
09.2012 - 06.2014
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Lute Supply
06.2011 - 08.2012
Kitchen Design Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2007 - 06.2011
Kitchen Designer
The Home Depot
06.2006 - 06.2007
Interior Designer/Furniture Design and Sales
Flawless Flooring & Furnishings
02.2006 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Marshall University
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Cabell County Career Technology Center
No Degree - General Studies
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Symmes Valley High School