Ash Barrow
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Interior designer and project manager with expertise in kitchen and bath cabinetry design. Proven ability to engage clients in the design process, managing every aspect of remodeling projects to ensure quality outcomes that enhance functionality and style.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer/Project Manager
Luke Van Camp's Floors and More
Tallahassee, FL
04.2019 - Current
- Acted as project manager overseeing all phases of remodeling, coordinating with contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely completion
- Designed and managed custom remodeling projects and cabinetry designs, ensuring functional and aesthetic solutions aligned with clients' needs and budgets
- Collaborated closely with clients to select materials, finishes, and hardware, maintaining clear communication throughout project life cycle
- Facilitated communication with field installers, providing onsite support to ensure design integrity and accuracy
- Quoted labor and product costs, managed orders and inventory, ensuring timely delivery to meet project timelines
- Delivered consultative sales support, guiding diverse customers through complex design and remodeling processes
Kitchen and Bath Designer
McManus Kitchen and Bath
Tallahassee, FL
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed innovative kitchen and bath cabinetry designs tailored to client preferences, enhancing functionality and style
- Engaged clients in design selection and layout planning, focusing on personalized solutions that reflect individual tastes
- Fostered strong client relationships through effective communication and attentive service throughout remodeling projects
- Expanded product knowledge to enhance design solutions and support sales initiatives
- Created engaging blog posts and social media content to showcase design ideas and promote company offerings, aligning with current design trends
- Generated client leads through strategic attendance at home shows and targeted cold calls
Social Media Specialist
Social Fox Media, LLC
Tallahassee, FL
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Assisted local businesses in building and refining social media presence to boost customer engagement
- Collaborated with clients to customize marketing strategies that aligned with business goals and engaged target audiences
- Developed and implemented online marketing plans to expand client networks and enhance brand visibility
Education
B.S - Political Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Custom Cabinetry Design
- Interior Design
- AutoCAD
- 2020 Design
- Cost Estimation
- Material Sourcing
- Layout Design
- Client Communication
- Consultative Selling
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Design Trend Awareness
- Visual Merchandising
- Marketing
- Social Media
Additional Information
Innovative thinker, giving me the ability to see patterns & trends in obscure places, Energized by unique & unorthodox designs, Versed in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, Virtual design consultations & client management via Zoom/video calls, Digital project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, BuilderTrend), Cloud-based collaboration (Google Workspace, Dropbox, SharePoint), Desire to create projects that are both informative & aesthetically pleasing, Strong communication skills which allow me to break down complex ideas and convey them in ways most optimized for clients, Familiar with 2020 and kitchen and bath product knowledge
Personal Information
Title: INTERIOR DESIGNER - KITCHEN & BATH SPECIALIST
Timeline
Designer/Project Manager
Luke Van Camp's Floors and More
04.2019 - Current
Kitchen and Bath Designer
McManus Kitchen and Bath
01.2018 - 04.2019
Social Media Specialist
Social Fox Media, LLC
01.2009 - 12.2018
B.S - Political Science
Florida State University