Jenna Chandler
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Closet Designer
Closet Factory
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Create high quality visual designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and intuitive for users.
- Demonstrate product features to potential buyers, highlighting benefits of closet systems.
- Provide quotes and estimated costs for custom closets.
- Create sales presentations and proposals to showcase shelving options.
- Assist customers with selecting materials, finishes, colors, and other design elements.
- Develop relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business.
- Attend trade shows to promote company's products.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for increasing sales volume.
- Collaborate with designers on projects involving closet organization solutions.
- Conduct site visits to measure spaces for custom built-in closets.
- Solicit feedback from current clients about their satisfaction levels with our service.
- Provide after-sale support services such as installation instructions or warranty claims assistance.
- Use product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
- Assist customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
- Calculate pricing, applied discounts, and collected payments to process transactions.
- Work with the engineering team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production to installation.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
Real Estate Broker
Baird and Warner
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - Current
- Manage real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Prepare market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
- Acquire new customers, counsel clients and identify purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Negotiate between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
- Give buyers physical and virtual tours of properties.
- Analyze housing markets and identify potential buyers.
- Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms.
- Facilitate average of 15 real estate transactions per year to drive continued personal and team growth.
- Reconcile funds received and disbursed for property transactions.
- Act as intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers during closing of sales.
- Maintain knowledge of real estate law, available mortgages and government programs.
- Generate business using proven tools, systems and training.
- Compare similar properties to determine competitive market price.
- Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning laws and growth possibilities of Chicagoland markets.
Home Stager
Archipelago Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Set up furniture to facilitate traffic flow and design objectives.
- Performed minor room adjustments to freshen up environments.
- Evaluated project costs and produced detailed estimates.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Advised client on space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Coordinated with contractors, architects and engineers to drive job success.
- Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Researched and explored use of materials, technologies and products to incorporate into designs.
- Estimated material requirements and costs to present design to client for approval.
- Subcontracted fabrication, installation and arrangement of carpeting and fixtures.
- Expertly sourced fabrics and carpets to meet customers' expectations and budgets.
Education
Master of Science - Historic Preservation
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2011
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Sustainable Materials
- Contractor Oversight
- Construction Work Inspection
- Space Planning
- Vendor Subcontracting
- New Materials Research
- American Disabilities Act ADA Compliance
- Material Cost Estimates
- Accessories Selection
- Material Requirements Determination
- CAD Software
- Client Advisory and Recommendations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Furnishings Selection
- Artwork Selection
- Service-Oriented
- Furnishings Layout Plan
- Critical Thinking
- Color Scheme Coordination
- Residential Renovation
- Project Leadership
- Project Implementation
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Revit Design Software
Timeline
Custom Closet Designer
Closet Factory
08.2023 - Current
Home Stager
Archipelago Chicago
08.2020 - 05.2024
Real Estate Broker
Baird and Warner
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Historic Preservation
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Miami
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