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Ekaterina Arpaci

San Diego,California

Summary

My name is Ekaterina Arpaci and I’ve helped hundreds of home owner’s improve their kitchens and bathrooms over 7 years in San Diego. Results-oriented Interior Designer uses experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions. Offers excellent problem-solving and communication skills for providing highest level of customer service. Dedicated to staying current on latest industry trends and developments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Design Consultant

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen
01.2019 - Current

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Meet with the potential clients to qualify and interpret their wants/needs.

· Measure the job and take photos.

· Design and prepare for meeting with potential client.

· Prepare bid and present to potential client.

· Negotiating the terms of agreements and closing sales

· Prepare detailed drawings/notes/specs for the CAD department

· Positive communication between operations team and client

· Work with deadlines and achieve or exceed sales goals

· Assist client with material selections

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Possess strong active listening skills, to ensure all designs meet clients' expectations, budget, and overall design requirements.

· General understanding of building codes for their area, computer-aided drafting experience, possess a keen eye for detail, and be up to date on current kitchen and bathroom design trends.

· Ability to read and interpret blue prints, CAD drawings, and specification sheets.

  • Demonstrate confidence, be self-motivated and maintain a professional demeanor, which sets Remodel Works Bath and Kitchen designers apart from the competition.
  • Superior communication skills, written and verbal, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to acquire and retain clients: close sales. Understanding of proven closing skills
  • Work in a supportive team environment which offers service that is second to none

· Strong organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail and accuracy

Showroom Manager/ Senior Designer Assistant

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen
10.2016 - 01.2019

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Sales and Showroom Support

- Provide support as needed for Designers (retrieving necessary quotes and procuring materials for projects)

- Support Designers as needed with project design ideas and material selection

- Additional administrative tasks as needed (sending project documents to client and helping clean up files to be ready for CAD)

- Ensure displays and marketing/design materials are maintained in Showroom

- Help with upkeep of showroom (water supplies, coffee station, bathrooms, and cleaning services)

- Support Showroom Manager with organization and presentation of materials displayed within showroom

- Act as a point of contact with Showroom Manager with influx of incoming and current vendors, also help distribute any new product information and pricing associated to the team

- Assist in bringing new concepts and materials into the showroom

o Consisting of - collaborating and creating new concept boards, updating towers and vignettes, and bringing in loose materials

- Assist in coming up with new product assemblies

- Assist Showroom Manager with idea for (bi-monthly) product knowledge meetings

- Accompany Showroom Manager at Vendor Showrooms as needed

- Assist with material help with warranty issues



Education

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

Academy of Labor And Social Relations
Moscow, Russia
06.2011

Skills

    Computer skills:
    Microsoft office, Power Point, Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, Revit, SketchUp, 2020 Design

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Interior Design Consultant

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen
01.2019 - Current

Showroom Manager/ Senior Designer Assistant

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen
10.2016 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

San Diego Mesa College

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

Academy of Labor And Social Relations
Ekaterina Arpaci