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Donna Brooks

Forest,VA

Summary

Progressive Kitchen Designer successful at creating custom kitchen designs for any budget. Maintaining long-term relationships with clients through strict budgeting and keen eye for detail. Extensive knowledge of 20/20 design. 15 years of experience. Successful at creative and cross-functional spaces. Deadline-driven and resourceful worker.

Work History

Kitchen Design Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
Lynchburg, Va.
12.2007 - Current
  • Created comprehensive product lists based on finalized designs and budgets.
  • Selected flooring, counters, cabinets and appliances based on client needs and budgets.
  • Designed detailed kitchen layouts based on client needs, budgets and available supplies.
  • Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
  • Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.

Administrative Assistant

Construction Corporation Of America
Clarkston, Ga.
04.1998 - 07.2006
  • Worked directly with the President, Steve Allgood - 434-558-1168
  • Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brookville High School
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Furnishings Layout Plan
  • Color Scheme Coordination
  • Vendor Subcontracting
  • Material Requirements Determination
  • Design Rendering
  • Problem Solving
  • Material Cost Estimates
  • Interior Planning
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Design Presentation

Timeline

Kitchen Design Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
12.2007 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Construction Corporation Of America
04.1998 - 07.2006

High School Diploma -

Brookville High School
Donna Brooks