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Carin Adams

Woodbury,MN

Summary

Hard working, passionate, and a people person seeking to boost customer engagement with high standards of customer service. Skilled at helping businesses grow along with a strong attention to detail.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator /Visual Merchandiser

Lululemon
Woodbury, MN
06.2022 - Current
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.

Interior Designer

Self-employed/Harmony LLC
Woodbury, MN
09.2016 - Current
  • Estimated material requirements and costs to present design to client for approval.
  • Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
  • Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
  • Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
  • Coordinated with contractors, architects and engineers to drive job success.
  • Advised clients on how best to utilize available space within their homes or businesses.
  • Consulted with clients regarding budget considerations when purchasing furniture or fixtures.
  • Developed and implemented design plans for residential clients, including selection of materials, finishes and furnishings.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Expertly sourced fabrics and carpets to meet customers' expectations and budgets.
  • Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines set by clients.

Homemaker

Self-employed
Woodbury, MN
08.2006 - Current
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Raised three children to adulthood
  • Calm under pressure
  • Self motivated
  • Meal planning and preparation

Project Manager

Periscope
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.1998 - 08.2002
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout project to completion.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication / Graphic Design

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
05-1998

Skills

  • Visual Design
  • Customer Experience
  • Fashion Trends
  • Seasonal Displays
  • Retail Operations
  • New Display Creation
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Interior and Window Display Maintenance
  • Design Visualization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Project Coordination
  • Interior Retail Displays

Timeline

Educator /Visual Merchandiser

Lululemon
06.2022 - Current

Interior Designer

Self-employed/Harmony LLC
09.2016 - Current

Homemaker

Self-employed
08.2006 - Current

Project Manager

Periscope
06.1998 - 08.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication / Graphic Design

St. Cloud State University

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