Kathleen Klotz
Burlington,KY
Summary
Creative Kitchen & Bath Designer with over 18 years in operations and design. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams and delivering customized projects on time and within budget. Strong expertise in cabinetry, countertops, and space planning with a focus on client collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen and Bath Designer
CUSTOM CABINETRY & COUNTERTOPS BY GRANITE WORLD
Park Hills, KY
11.2007 - Current
- Designed custom kitchens, bathrooms, and specialty spaces tailored to client budgets and aesthetics.
- Designed custom kitchen bath layouts using 20/20 design software.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their design preferences and needs.
- Assisted clients in visualizing designs through 3D renderings and sketches.
- Created detailed plans and specifications for kitchen and bath projects.
- Selected materials and finishes from a wide range of options available.
- Supervised design staff, installers, and contractors to ensure high-quality execution and adherence to project timelines.
- Managed project budgets, scheduling, and end-to-end execution for residential and commercial projects.
- Coordinated with contractors to verify accurate installation of designs, enhancing overall project quality.
- Maintained detailed records of job costs for each project to support financial tracking and budget management.
- Conducted site visits to measure existing spaces for renovation projects.
- Mentored and trained new designers, establishing company-wide design standards.
- Directed day-to-day operations of a full-service kitchen and bath company for 18 years.
- Handled accounting records and human resources operations to support business needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KYSkills
- Extensive interior design experience
- Design presentation
- Space planning
- Material selection
- Countertop materials
- Construction project management
- Construction documentation
- Rendering
- 20/20 software
- 2020 Design Live
- Project management
- Pricing
- Problem solving
- Sales
- Inside sales
- Sales target achievement
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Building code compliance
- Procurement processes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Communication skills
Timeline
Kitchen and Bath Designer
CUSTOM CABINETRY & COUNTERTOPS BY GRANITE WORLD
11.2007 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Northern Kentucky University