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SHONTELL VIKEN

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Detail oriented Design professional driven to search for new inspiration while staying savvy on current trends. Continuously determined to bring customized design concepts to life by developing creative solutions while managing client expectations with excellent customer service. Strong work ethic, friendly and goal orientated mindset. History of success in coordinating with vendors and time management to complete projects aligned with budget requirements.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Home staging Professional, Interior Designer

All Staging & Design Concepts LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2021 - Current
  • Provide proportional Furniture, Accessories and concepts to meet project objectives and design scheme to sell home faster.
  • Created professional presentations using creatively to communicate design intent and direction.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and accessory items.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products, including furniture placement, declutter and maximize positive spaces.

Professional MOM

The Viken Household/owner
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2008 - Current

I took on the household full time with kids in School while Husband worked out of town. This job provided a complete understanding of how patients is incorporated with grace. This was a rewarding career decision, hope you enjoy reading it.

  • Private Doctor-Communicated with patients(kids & husband) and gave best recommendation for their issue
  • Chef Duty -Implemented daily procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling lunches
  • Home Manager- Organized and facilitated house rules, headed meetings on chore duty weekly, discussing current census, big rewards giving to those who kept room clean.
  • Taxi Driver - Successfully negotiated taxi driver detail with coordinating school, and after school events with balance of mom errands to run.
  • Learned I am not a good teacher, leave that for the professionals
  • Psychologist - Developed strong ability to read kids minds before they did the act.
  • ATM - Disbursed funds on a regular basis, girls buy more hair products than boys
  • Supervised team of high drama kids ranging from 2-11. Graduated to professional counselor for teens.
  • Mentor- Best part of this whole experiences is teaching my kids how to grow up with faith and love for others.

General Manager

Schaffer's Bridal
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2011 - 03.2016
  • Consistently exceeded and met weekly goals while increasing sales and revenue month after month inside a highly competitive market.
  • Overseeing sales, cash control and inventory.
  • Direct, plan, or implement objectives and goals to ensure continuing operations and maximize profits. Customer Service Focused
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules, plans, Formalized operational systems and procedures by developing and introducing employee handbook, detailed job descriptions.
  • Determine staffing requirements, conducted interviews, hire and train new employees, oversee personnel processes.
  • Performed daily tasks pertaining to customer accounts, including purchasing, sales and marketing to increase service and efficiency.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer.
  • Oversaw all corporate communications to streamline data and information sharing initiatives.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies, monitored quotes, production and material planning and bank reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.

Interior Designer

SEE Design Concepts
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2002 - 07.2008
  • Provided Interior Decorating, creativity and design services to residential homeowners.
  • Performed Real Estate staging services.
  • Crafted artistic and creative products with variety of materials.
  • Budget conscious and attentive to customer needs.
  • Provided functional and attractive solutions to space.
  • All designs with professionalism, creativity and technical knowledge.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Implemented site safety programs in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
  • Participated in networking events to establish and cement community ties, relationships and industry connections.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Negotiated with vendors to acquire products at discounted price, saving money.
  • Secured contract with vendors to supply all materials and services at competitive prices.
  • Identified client business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions.
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various Textures, colors and styles.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.

Education

Staging Design Expert Certification - Staging Design Professional Expert Level

Staging Studio
Texas City, TX
05.2020

Realtor - Real Estate

Arizona School of Real Estate
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2020

Interior Design Certification - Interior Design

American Institute of Interior Design
Fountain Hills, AZ
01.2002

Skills

  • Ability to represent with professionalism, appearance and manner
  • Excellent customer service and time management skills
  • Prioritization, delegation, and management skills
  • Event planning & scheduling
  • Take full accountability for assigned projects
  • Well organized with strong attention to detail
  • Innovative, artistic and creative
  • Budgets, Sales, Scheduling, Staffing
  • General office duties, Inventory control, accounting, computer trained, invoicing, budget management
  • Skilled in Staging and Interior Design
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Space planning methodology
  • Painted finishes
  • Interior design
  • Responsible

Timeline

Home staging Professional, Interior Designer

All Staging & Design Concepts LLC
03.2021 - Current

General Manager

Schaffer's Bridal
10.2011 - 03.2016

Professional MOM

The Viken Household/owner
07.2008 - Current

Interior Designer

SEE Design Concepts
03.2002 - 07.2008

Staging Design Expert Certification - Staging Design Professional Expert Level

Staging Studio

Realtor - Real Estate

Arizona School of Real Estate

Interior Design Certification - Interior Design

American Institute of Interior Design
SHONTELL VIKEN