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Education
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Certification
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Christopher Michiels

Designer & Sales Manager
Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Results-driven professional with proven success in sales and design, consistently delivering high-quality work. Strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to achieving organizational objectives and enhancing customer satisfaction. Committed to continuous learning and passionate about professional growth to stay ahead in a competitive market. Joining the Baers team, with my love for design, sales, and customer service, would be an amazing opportunity.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Interior Designer/Senior Project Manager

CMI Group
Estero, FL
01.2014 - 05.2025
  • Partnered with architects, builders, engineers, and other designers to guarantee successful project completion.
  • Created detailed sketches and drawings to illustrate design concepts to clients.
  • Conducted site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.
  • Researched current trends in furniture, fabrics, color palettes and accessories in order to recommend items that meet the client's style preferences.

Design Principal/ Buyer/Showroom Sales Manager

CM!
Chicago, IL
08.2006 - 01.2014
  • Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
  • IDevised impactful product marketing strategies in partnership with sales teams.

Interior Designer/Showroom Sales Manager

Decorating Connections Inc.
Barrington, IL
01.1996 - 07.2006
  • Coordinated various projects at once while adhering to rigorous deadlines.
  • Incorporated client feedback into designs to guarantee satisfaction with final result.
  • Advised clients on budget strategies for furniture and fixture purchases.
  • Synergized with architects, builders, engineers, and other designers to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Supported identification of ideal materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures, and window treatments.
  • Reviewed blueprints and structural specifications to determine the best interior design solution.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing of Textiles & Apparel With A Business Concentration

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.1992 - 12.1996

Skills

  • Project management and budget oversight
  • Interior design expertise
  • Market research analysis
  • Sales strategy formulation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Customer service excellence
  • Networking and Relationship Building
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Regularly volunteer with American Cancer Society
  • Board Member with the Harmony Chamber of Commerce
  • Volunteer often with local disaster relief efforts

Certification

  • Routinely attend and participate in industry. related CEU programs

Accomplishments

  • First designer asked to design a space two years in a row for the Chicago Merchandise Mart Dream Home
  • Featured on the cover of I4Design's 2008 Suite 16 cover feature
  • Designed the Green Room for the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards
  • Featured on 2 episodes of HGTV's 'New Spaces'
  • Highlighted twice on the cover of Design & Decor magazine

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interior Designer/Senior Project Manager

CMI Group
01.2014 - 05.2025

Design Principal/ Buyer/Showroom Sales Manager

CM!
08.2006 - 01.2014

Interior Designer/Showroom Sales Manager

Decorating Connections Inc.
01.1996 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Marketing of Textiles & Apparel With A Business Concentration

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.1992 - 12.1996

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