ANNMARIE BASCIO

• Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
• Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
• 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.
• Created strong relationships with local contractors and buiders
• Created a boutique atmosphere to showcase new tile, doors and finishes for all to see

Outside salesman for a Corian fabricator in Allendale N.J.

Developed and maintained accounts with kitchen/bath showrooms, Builder and contractors.

• Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
• Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
• Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
• Marketed products and liaised with industry professionals by attending seminars and trade shows.
• Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.

Worked in the trade showroom assisting designers / architects on selecting the appropriate lighting.

Attended design seminars with manufactors.

Started as showroom assistance in trade only showroom. Developed sales skills and customer relation skills.

Attended Parson Lighting design program during this time. Also attended Luton lighting control training.