Gissell Castellanos
Davenport,FL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Hillside Kitchens
Williston Park, NY
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Built relationships with vendors in order to source the best materials at competitive prices.
- Assisted in ordering materials needed for projects while managing inventory levels.
- Developed kitchen designs that maximized available space and met customer expectations.
- Attended trade shows and conferences related to kitchen design industry.
- Evaluated customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate design solutions.
Designer's Assistant
Moye Designs : Home and Events
Baltimore, MD
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Created color boards, fabric swatches, and trend boards for designers.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss project details and timelines.
- Collaborated with team members on various projects throughout their lifecycles.
- Developed detailed sketches based on designer's concepts.
- Ordered materials needed for projects from vendors and suppliers.
Design Assistant
Red House Staging & Interiors
Lanham, MD
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to each project including photos taken before and after stages were completed.
- Delivered supplies such as paint samples, fabrics swatches, wall coverings. to clients' homes or offices upon request.
- Inspected completed stages before presenting them to clients for approval.
- Conducted research online regarding current trends in home décor and interior design best practices.
- Provided guidance on color palette selections as well as fabric choices when necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD12-2022
Skills
- Bilingual
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Planning
- Basic Auto Cadd
- Proficient 2020 Design
- Microsoft Suite
- Perspective Drawings
- Photoshop
- Color Theory Knowledge
- Proficient in Room PLanner Software
- Time Management
- Adaptable / Flexible
- Planning and Coordination
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Sales Manager
Hillside Kitchens
12.2022 - 08.2024
Designer's Assistant
Moye Designs : Home and Events
01.2022 - 11.2022
Design Assistant
Red House Staging & Interiors
10.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
The Community College of Baltimore County