JEAN V. MOSQUERA-INNERARITY
Summary
Knowledgeable cabinet designer/sales and project manager with 30 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry. Works effectively with an exceptional eye for detail. Successful at meeting client needs and budgets while designing innovative and practical designs.
Resourceful individual with extensive experience also in estimating and working with a team. Meticulous designer with proven expertise in project management, seeing the whole project through from start to finish.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Designer/Estimator
Olympic Cabinetry
11.2023 - Current
- Work with builders, contractors, interior designers and retail clients to create simple to complex cabinet designs for various types of spaces.
- Read, understand and scale architectural drawings.
- Work with multiple partners in the industry such as custom to semi-custom cabinetry manufacturers.
- Produce floor plans, elevations and virtual renderings utilizing 2020 design software
- Create and image manipulate drawings with details and call outs.
- Establish effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Develop comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Design Lead
Newton Construction & The Cabinet Gallery
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Partner and build relationships with cabinet, tile, and countertop vendors for new showroom build out.
- Help design and select materials for vignettes for new showroom.
- Assist design staff, production and field with projects, questions and challenges.
- Field measure, design cabinetry on 2020 software and estimate tile and countertops for prospective clients.
- Create, present, and sell projects to all showroom clients.
- Obtain knowledge on all showroom products and installations offered.
- Provided operations support for specific design portfolios.
Cabinet Designer/Sales/Estimator
Carpets N More
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Worked with residential & commercial customers on remodel or new construction projects: cabinets, countertops, backsplashes and contracting work
- Provided detailed presentations using 2020 Design and utilizing tools in the showroom such as product samples and vignettes. 25 years experience with 2020 Design.
- Worked with clients to design custom cabinets and budgets.
- Maintained national builder cabinet accounts, estimate & bid from provided architectural plans, reviewed, and assured all designs were suitable and/or appropriate using NKBA guidelines, worked with purchasing agents and design managers on all questions or requests
- Excellent communication skills and attention to details
- Worked for this company on and off for 8 years
Design Lead
California Cabinets Distributor, Inc.
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Met and assisted all showroom clients for residential kitchen and bath design: cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, decorative hardware, etc.
- Field measured and designed cabinets with 2020 Design software
- Produced proposals and designs that met or exceeded the client's expectations
- Project managed all jobs with clients and production team to job completion
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources
- Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers.
Cabinet Designer/Sales
Artesia Kitchen & Bath
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Met and consult clients on project details, timeline, expectation, and financial plan
- Field measured prospective spaces and project areas
- Designed and sold while keeping client's expectations on aesthetics, performance, and function in careful consideration
- Professional design work and architectural drawings presented to client during consultation, proposal and final meetings
- Designed with 2020
- Managed project through to completion with excellent communication with all parties involved
- Estimated costs for custom cabinets design and installation.
Project Specialist, Interiors
Lowe's Home Improvement
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Customer-facing role in designing and coordinating the development of a kitchen & bath remodel that meets the needs and expectations of the client
- Renovation size from small to large scale: involving multiple trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tiling, drywall, painting, etc
- Collaborated with the store's sales team, general contractor, production office, vendors, and store management to ensure excellent customer experiences while meeting or exceeding sales and margin expectations
- Produced work through 2020 Design, manual drafting and 2-D/3-D renderings
- Field measure, work with general contractor and install team to see renovations to completion
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Cabinet Designer
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Understanding architectural plans
- 2020 experienced to create simple to elaborate cabinet and countertop designs
- Conducted offsite measurements and estimates for all projects
- Demonstrated professional interior design presentations to all apt clientele
- Tracked all orders and managing them accurately and in a timely manner
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships
- Drove commercial, installation, and special orders to obtain store's daily and monthly sales goals
- Accomplishment: Rated #1 in Lowe's District for highest percentage of cabinetry installations sold.
Showroom Sales Consultant
Bedrosians Tile & Stone
12.2007 - 10.2009
- Sold tile & stone products for residential and commercial projects
- Developed suitable and innovative design concepts for apt clientele
- Selected appropriate materials for all types of projects and architectural plans
- Provided ample information on installation inquires and concerns
- Built and maintained client relationships to achieve monthly sales goal
- Attended product knowledge seminars, conferences, lectures & design shows for current trends in the market.
Interior Design Instructor
The International Academy Of Design & Technology
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Planned course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline to assure course content and objectives are met
- Utilized a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students
- Attended and joined design groups, shows, conferences, and lectures to keep current on interior design trends & styles
- Designed, administered, and graded examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus.
Cabinet Designer/Office Manager
Kitchen Masters Of Charlotte
06.2004 - 07.2007
- Responsible for managing entire showroom and introducing clients to products
- Managed all accounts, invoicing, truck deliveries, and orders
- Developed cabinet design solutions on 2020 software
- Created and maintained client relationships.
- Installation understanding
- Blueprint design understanding
- Interior design knowledge
- Estimated costs for custom cabinets design and installation.
Kitchen & Bath Showroom Designer
Expo Design Center
04.2001 - 06.2004
- Responsible for developing kitchen & bath designs and project proposals for prospective clients
- Attended monthly product seminars to stay apprised of kitchen and bath décor trends: cabinets, fashion plumbing tile, backsplashes, countertops, flooring, paint
- Consistently met or surpassed personal monthly sales goals.
- Used 2020 Design to create kitchen and bath designs
Fine Art Director
Thomas Kinkade Gallery
09.1997 - 04.2001
- Responsible for selling original art, limited edition lithographs and collectibles
- Managed art consultants, gallery's event planning, inventory control, scheduling, bookkeeping, and payroll
- Awarded 1999's Midwest Art Consultant of the Year
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Corporate Trainer
Conference Plus, Inc.
11.1994 - 11.1997
- Responsible for producing daily lesson plans for new employees
- Instructed & administered teleconferencing and reservation classes for current workers and new hires
- Assisted Human Resources with self-improvement seminars
- Teamed with management to implement changes and/or needed development to training program or sessions.
- Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Interior Design
THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART
CHICAGO, ILAssociates Degree - Liberal Arts
WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
PALATINE, ILSkills
- 2020 Design, MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Foxit, Autodesk Viewer, QuickBooks, AutoCAD 2004, Architectural Desktop 33, Photoshop CS, Kitchen & Bath design, Rendering, Perspective, Space Planning, Residential design, Commercial design
- Excellent Presentation and Speaking Skills
Timeline
Project Manager/Designer/Estimator
Olympic Cabinetry
11.2023 - Current
Design Lead
Newton Construction & The Cabinet Gallery
05.2023 - 10.2023
Design Lead
California Cabinets Distributor, Inc.
04.2019 - 04.2022
Cabinet Designer/Sales/Estimator
Carpets N More
08.2015 - 05.2023
Cabinet Designer/Sales
Artesia Kitchen & Bath
03.2015 - 08.2016
Project Specialist, Interiors
Lowe's Home Improvement
12.2013 - 03.2015
Cabinet Designer
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2010 - 12.2013
Showroom Sales Consultant
Bedrosians Tile & Stone
12.2007 - 10.2009
Interior Design Instructor
The International Academy Of Design & Technology
07.2007 - 01.2009
Cabinet Designer/Office Manager
Kitchen Masters Of Charlotte
06.2004 - 07.2007
Kitchen & Bath Showroom Designer
Expo Design Center
04.2001 - 06.2004
Fine Art Director
Thomas Kinkade Gallery
09.1997 - 04.2001
Corporate Trainer
Conference Plus, Inc.
11.1994 - 11.1997
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Interior Design
THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE