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Kathleen Daum

Medina,OH

Summary

Accomplished Senior Design Consultant with a robust background in interior design, and a Master Gardener Volunteer. Knowledgeable in native pollinator gardens, houseplants, general gardening, winter sowing and space planning. A flair for creative merchandising, strong team leadership and visual presentation skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Kathleen Daum Interiors

Self-Employed
12.2005 - Current
    • 2022 graduated Master Gardener Volunteer through OSU ext in Medina. Set up and maintained outdoor bed for native plants at the Medina County Fair and display MGV fair booth and many MGV events. Co-chair of the MGV garlic mustard pulls with the Park System. Attended seminars and workshops in NE Ohio for native pollinator gardens, spotted lantern fly, tree pruning, woodland health, etc.
    • Converting personal yard space to native pollinator gardens.
    • Designed outdoor living space for clients.
    • Maintaining my repeat and referral design clients.
    • Managed design sale leads referred from C Kennedy Drapery Workroom.
    • Selected paint colors, wall coverings, faux paint techniques, fabric and furniture for creative color flow unique to each client's personality and home.
    • Reputation for space planning integrating client's own furnishings with new and trendy design elements.
    • Set-up liaisons with local furniture stores and design studios for furniture and accessory purchases for clients.
    • Downsize living spaces for clients.

Senior Design Consultant

Jay Walter Interiors
04.2003 - 12.2005
  • Independently designed and executed finished interiors for my clients with paint, wall coverings, flooring, furniture & accessories.

Senior Design Consultant

BIE
08.2001 - 04.2003
  • Hired to expand the residential interior design program
  • Executed design proposals and contracts
  • Maintained and displayed residential showroom
  • Brought in new product lines for broader home furnishing selection.

Owner/Senior Designer

Then & Now Interiors
06.1991 - 08.2001
    • Purchased existing drapery/wallcovering store and expanded to a full service interior design showcase with furniture, accessory display and extensive resources for creating great interiors for client homes.
    • Expanded original business of 2 owners to managing a team of 8 employees. Sales increased from $65,000 to $900,000. Trained new designers and interns for success.
    • Home furnishings were chosen through visits to the High Point Furniture Mart, Columbus Accessory Mart and company reps.
    • Strong community involvement with Medina Chamber of Commerce, Candlelight Walk, Art in the Park and Ice Festival.

Education

Secrest Plant Symposium

OSU MGV
Wooster, OH
03-2024

Winter Sowing

OSU MGV
Medina, OH
11-2023

Spotted Lantern Fly Field Training

OSU MGV
St Joes Cemetery, Cleveland, OH
06-2023

Alternative Lawn Seminar

OSU MGV
Columbus, OH
04-2023

Hometown Habitat/Doug Tallamy

OSU MGV
Findlay, OH
04-2023

Skills

  • Continuing gardening knowledge acquired through OSU Master Gardener Volunteer program, seminars and workshops
  • Furniture selection
  • Strategic thinking
  • Native Pollinator Gardens
  • Design and Sales Professional
  • Excellent Verbal/Written Communication
  • Visual Presentation Skills
  • Creative Merchandising and Display
  • Team Oriented
  • Space Planning
  • Customer relations
  • Interior design
  • Project coordination

Timeline

Kathleen Daum Interiors

Self-Employed
12.2005 - Current

Senior Design Consultant

Jay Walter Interiors
04.2003 - 12.2005

Senior Design Consultant

BIE
08.2001 - 04.2003

Owner/Senior Designer

Then & Now Interiors
06.1991 - 08.2001

Secrest Plant Symposium

OSU MGV

Winter Sowing

OSU MGV

Spotted Lantern Fly Field Training

OSU MGV

Alternative Lawn Seminar

OSU MGV

Hometown Habitat/Doug Tallamy

OSU MGV

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