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Jon Wheat

West Hills,CA

Summary

Passionate B2B interior designer and sales expert skilled in delivering vibrant design and product solutions for commercial clients. With a proven track record of turning clients' design, procurement, logistics, and installation requirements into a tangible reality; dedicated to creating exceptional spaces that inspire and captivate.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

DESIGN In RHYTHM
03.2017 - Current
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
  • 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.
  • Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and decorative accessory items.
  • Interfaced effectively with design team members, including contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Researched trends in area of green building and environmental design to incorporate into business and residential projects.
  • Specified appropriate products and building materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
  • Programmed space requirements from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.

District B2B Design Specialist

West Elm
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Responsible for interior design, procurement, project management and logistics for all B2B clients in the western district (southern California, Nevada and Arizona) for west elm's 13 stores.
  • Liaison between all B2B clients with all Williams Sonoma brands
  • Designer trainer for all 13 stores for the western district.
  • Responsible for more than $2M in sales every year.

Senior Designer and Trade Specialist

West Elm
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Responsible for interior design, procurement, project management and logistics for all commercial/ and residential clients in the Los Angeles Area for west elm's 4 stores.
  • Liaison between all B2B clients with all Williams Sonoma brands
  • Designer trainer for 4 stores in the Los Angeles area. Including helping to write the training manual.
  • Responsible for more than $1M in sales every year.

Lead Home Designer

West Elm
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for interior design, procurement, project management and logistics for residential clients at the Beverly Hills Location
  • Designer trainer for the Beverly Hills Store
  • Responsible for driving, motivating, mentoring and leading the design team to more than $8M in annual revenue in the Beverly Store.

Home Designer

West Elm
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for interior design, procurement, project management and logistics for residential clients at the Beverly Hills Location
  • Annual sales of $750k

Education

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
06-1984

Bachelor of Arts - Web Design And New Media

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Interior Design Methodology
  • B2B clients services
  • Team management, development and training
  • Client Liaison and advocate
  • Highly organized, self starter
  • Sales and project management

Affiliations

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) member

Approved REDFIN real estate vendor

Approved Greystar property management vendor

Timeline

District B2B Design Specialist

West Elm
09.2019 - 11.2020

Senior Designer and Trade Specialist

West Elm
09.2017 - 09.2019

Interior Designer

DESIGN In RHYTHM
03.2017 - Current

Lead Home Designer

West Elm
02.2016 - 09.2017

Home Designer

West Elm
05.2015 - 02.2016

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Ventura College

Bachelor of Arts - Web Design And New Media

Academy of Art University

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