Amy Priest
Santa Fe,TN
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members from a variety of backgrounds from engineering (with conflict management to negotiation skills); sales representative for a new product in a new territory (grew boot sales from zero to over $2 million in 5 years); and design and sales (for interior design of multiple spaces of residential homes) to meet the customer's needs within their budget.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Closets by Design
Franklin, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Developed, designed and presented compelling visual communications for projects.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Maintained brand consistency throughout various design projects.
- Conferred with management and development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, and develop solutions.
- Reviewed artwork with clients to ensure accuracy of final product.
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Environmental Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
Nashville, TN
05.1986 - 02.2024
- Assessed potential environmental impacts of proposed construction activities before issuing DA permits.
- Reviewed environmental regulations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Developed environmental management plans and assessments to document project impacts and mitigation methods.
- Collaborated with public, agencies, and environmental groups to devise solutions aligning with environmental objectives.
Independent Sales Representative
Corral Boot Company
Edinburg, TX
09.2025
- Prepared and processed contracts and order forms for new and existing customers.
- Maintained and increased account sales by consistently making suggestions and recommendations to existing clients on new and updated products.
- Generated leads by attending conferences, trade shows and other industry events.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil/ Environmental Engineering
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-1987
Skills
- Visual communication
- Product design
- Environmental assessments
- Project management
- Customer relationship
- Creative and innovative
- Schedule coordination
- Project presentations
- Self motivation
- Multitasking capacity
- Contract processing
- Time management
- Regulatory compliance
- Sales strategy
- Professionalism
Timeline
Independent Sales Representative
Corral Boot Company
09.2025
Senior Designer
Closets by Design
09.2023 - Current
Environmental Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
05.1986 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil/ Environmental Engineering
Tennessee Technological University