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Jennifer Hawley

Jennifer Hawley

Client-Focued Sales & Design Expert
Orlando,FL

Summary

Dynamic Interior Designer and Sales Professional with 20+ years of experience in new home construction, interior design, and client consulting. Skilled in building strong relationships, guiding customers through complex decision-making processes, and leveraging deep product knowledge of Cambria, Caesarstone, and other surfaces. Known for delivering creative solutions that enhance value, exceed expectations, and drive measurable results.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner / Interior Designer

Jennifer Hawley Interiors
04.2009 - Current
  • Provide residential design and color consultations for new construction and remodel clients, resulting in strong relationships leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations for in person and virtual clients.
  • Mentor to 10+ high school students interested in Interior Design careers.

Lead Interior Designer

Show and Sell Staging
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Delivered innovative staging and design consultations leading to homes selling faster and above asking price for Southeastern Wisconsin's leading provider in full vacant and soft staging services.
  • Created stylish, inviting model home designs.
  • Provided expert, of the moment color consultations.
  • Managed interior redesign projects, accessory appointments and shopping ser vices for residential and light commercial interior design needs.
  • Assisted in company trends forecasting and quarterly purchasing and management of staging inventory.

Interior Design Coordinator

Tim O'Brien Homes
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Served as Lead Interior Designer for semi-custom new construction homes ranging $300K – $1M+.
  • Assisted homeowners with beautiful yet functional design selections averaging 10–20% of home value.
  • Awarded 'Interior Designer of the Year' twice (AVID ratings, top 7-10% nationwide).
  • Championed design studio process improvements and event hosting, including customer studio tours to maximize time management and educate clients to make the best product decisions for their home and lifestyle.
  • Worked closely with vendors (Shaw, Kohler, Cambria, etc.) to provide of the moment selections for clients and maintained all design studio samples.
  • Utilized Salesforce CRM for client and vendor tracking.

Store Survey Coordinator

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
03.2006 - 05.2009
  • Conducted 100+ cross-country retail store surveys for remodel division.
  • Created as-built drawings and $1.5M–$4M remodel scope assessments.
  • Enhanced survey data quality by developing and implementing rigorous survey protocols.
  • Collaborated with Store Design and Planning team to improve overall project management, meticulously tracking deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely completion of surveys.

Interior Designer

Just Perfect, LLC.
05.2003 - 03.2006
  • Developed and launched residential interior design program as a service to store customers.
  • Supervised and implemented visual merchandising and store displays.
  • Assisted Buyer in purchasing of all home furnishing and retail gift merchandise.
  • Assisted residential clients in Southeastern Wisconsin, Chicago and Minneapolis metropolitan areas with in-home consultations, implementation and post occupancy evaluations.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Waukesha Engine, Dresser, Inc.
07.2000 - 01.2003
  • Supported EVP of Sales and Regional Managers.
  • Planned corporate events and coordinated design-related logistics.
  • Implemented Salesforce CRM for reporting and tracking.
  • Lead coordinator of the company’s worldwide records retention program in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.

Secretarial Assistant

Peter Schwabe Inc. Design/Build
09.1997 - 06.2000
  • Assisted the Architectural Design department in all support functions including: ordering samples and supplies, preparing boards, and offering administrative and design support.
  • Created and instituted a catalogue system for the company’s product resource library as well as a company blueprint and rendering archive.
  • Maintained company's CRM database.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI
01.2005

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

University of Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI
01.2000

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Consultative Selling & Product Education
  • Design Selections & Color Consultation
  • Event Planning & Presentations
  • Problem Solving & Strategic Planning
  • Organization & Project Management
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite & Salesforce CRM
  • In-depth understanding of key brands (Cambria, Caesarstone)

Certification

  • Sales Management Certificate - Alison Learning - 6/2025-8/2025
  • Cannonball Selling - Cannonball Moments, Inc. - 2017
  • Leadership Speaking- Forest Performance Group - 5/2016
  • Leadership Selling - Forest Performance Group - 2016
  • Leadership Selling Ignite - Forest Performance Group - 2016

Languages

English

Interests

  • Travel
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Gardening
  • Cooking/Baking

Timeline

Lead Interior Designer

Show and Sell Staging
05.2019 - 05.2022

Interior Design Coordinator

Tim O'Brien Homes
02.2016 - 04.2018

Owner / Interior Designer

Jennifer Hawley Interiors
04.2009 - Current

Store Survey Coordinator

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
03.2006 - 05.2009

Interior Designer

Just Perfect, LLC.
05.2003 - 03.2006

Executive Administrative Assistant

Waukesha Engine, Dresser, Inc.
07.2000 - 01.2003

Secretarial Assistant

Peter Schwabe Inc. Design/Build
09.1997 - 06.2000

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

University of Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Mount Mary College

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