Cristal Marie
Sheboygan
Summary
Efficient Kitchen, bathroom, and closet Designer with an eye for detail and commitment to client services. Adept at planning and sticking to budgets without compromising design, aesthetics, or clients' wishes. Determined to maintain long-term relationships with clients. I worked in the customer service industry for 7 years alongside 1 year in kitchen, bathroom, and closet designs with 2020, and CAD software experience. I am known for translating client ideas into functional, beautiful spaces while managing budgets and timelines. Eager to bring strong space planning and trend awareness to a collaborative design team. I am also fluent in in English and Spanish.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Designer
Menards
Sheboygan
05.2025 - Current
- Designed custom kitchen layouts using design software and client specifications.
- Collaborated with customers to understand their kitchen needs and preferences.
- Assisted in selecting materials, finishes, and appliances for kitchen projects.
- Used special CAD software for designing 3D kitchen layouts
- I Understand how to measure rooms accurately, calculate cabinet sizes, and create functional layouts.
- Utilizing software to design countertops.
- I Developed the ability to read blue prints for home projects.
- I can mix and match door styles, finishes, and accessories (knobs, pulls) to create custom looks.
- I am proactively helping guests with large, long-term renovation projects.
- I use product knowledge to guide customers to purchase, specifically targeting higher-end products
- I listen to customer visions and turning them into practical designs.
- I Create detailed, signed, and approved orders to minimize errors in expensive projects.
- I Handle complex, sometimes high-stress customer projects and issue resolution.
- Created detailed drawings and presentations for client consultations.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and building codes in designs.
- Maintained organized samples and displays for customer reference in the showroom.
- Supported team members with project coordination and workflow management.
- Outlined plans based on client budgets and needs with flooring, cabinets, appliances and countertops.
- Increased company revenue through upselling specific appliances and kitchen designs.
- Organized showroom displays according to current trends in kitchen design.
- Educated customers about product features such as warranties or energy efficiency ratings.
- Worked closely with clients to determine their style preferences and budget limitations.
- Created 3D renderings of kitchens for customers to visualize design options.
- Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
Education
South High School
Sheboygan, WISkills
- Kitchen design
- 3D modeling
- CAD software
- Blueprint interpretation
- Specialized sales
- Product knowledge
- Negotiating
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Mathematical abilities
- Customer Service
- Closet design
- Bathroom design
- Active listener
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Vendor management
- Sales
- Time management
- Story telling
- Budget management
- Client consultation
- Color theory and styling
- Trend forcasting
- Rendering and visualization
- Project cordination
- Space planning
- Material knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Designer
Menards
05.2025 - Current
South High School