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Charles Evans

Conway,AR

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer

Havertys Furniture
Little Rock, AR
02.2014 - Present
  • Prepared presentations for clients showcasing design concepts and detailing project progress.
  • Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
  • Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
  • Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
  • Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
  • Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
  • Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.

Lead Design Consultant

Marshall Clements Interiors
Little Rock, AR
10.2009 - 01.2014
  • Conducted in-depth research on customer requirements, preferences and market trends to develop innovative design solutions.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in existing designs and proposed changes to enhance customer experience.
  • Collaborated with clients to define project goals and objectives, scope of work, timeline and budget constraints.
  • Drafted technical drawings using CAD software as needed.

Corporate Design Consultant

Pottery Barn
San Francisco, CA
04.1996 - 08.2009
  • Conducted research and analysis of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscape.
  • Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet customer needs.
  • Analyzed complex information from multiple sources to identify patterns or trends that could be used as a basis for decision-making.
  • Devised plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
  • Set up displays in accordance with corporate guidelines using plan-o-grams provided.
  • Reviewed sales promotion information and plan-o-grams to follow for product display.
  • Innovated and implemented plan-o-grams, educational aids and merchandising techniques to drive customer traffic and sales revenue through visual presentation.

Education

Crime & Criminal Justice

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
08-1986

Skills

  • Sketching abilities
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Information architecture
  • Layout Design

Timeline

Designer

Havertys Furniture
02.2014 - Present

Lead Design Consultant

Marshall Clements Interiors
10.2009 - 01.2014

Corporate Design Consultant

Pottery Barn
04.1996 - 08.2009

Crime & Criminal Justice

University of Texas At Austin
Charles Evans