Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Additionalinformation - Communityserviceworkandassociations
Awards
Publications
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Katherine (Kat) Moore

Katherine (Kat) Moore

San Augustine,FL

Summary

A graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design, Kat has a wide array of experience in different fields. Her passions include Fashion, Art, Design, Travel, and Community Service. Her job experience ranges from over 10 years in Interior Design, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Event Staging, Set Decorating for Films, Set Construction and Scenic Painting for Theater, Non-Profit Work, Community Service Work, Tennis Instruction, and over 9 years as a Flight Attendant, and Flight Service Representative. With Kat's diverse work background, enthusiasm, drive for excellence, and spirit for adventure, she is equipped for a variety of positions, and always up for a new challenge

Work History

Senior Interior Designer/ Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandising Lead

LA-Z Boy Home Furnishings and Décor
12.2016
  • Exceeded the goals of the Interior Design Program, wrote over $1,920,000 in 2 years
  • Responsible for meeting with clients, In-Home Meeting, 3-D Design computer presentation of the residential or commercial space, and completion of sale
  • Top writer in 15 year history of local ownership in Grand Rapids and Lansing.

Interior Designer/Event Staging

KM Designs
05.1998 - Current
  • Consulting either on a part-time or full-time basis: Specializing in the following: Interior design consultation, selection of fine furnishings, lighting, art, and accessories, design and fabrication of flooring and window treatments, space planning, new home floor plan development, and sales
  • Manages sub-contractors and deadlines.

Design Consultant/ Sales Associate

Ballard Designs
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provide design expertise for scheduled appointments, studio and home visits, virtual appointments and on demand design time
  • Create 3D Room plans using BD3D Room Planner
  • Support retail store team in varied responsibilities Including visual floorsets
  • Top producer this quarter, consistently writing over $90,000 per month in design projects.

Interior Designer/Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandiser/ Floor Display Coordinator

Klingman’s Furniture & Design
12.2003 - 01.2023
  • Project design, staging, residential and contract projects
  • Floor display work, and assisted with merchandising and furniture/ accessory selections at market and with sales reps
  • Selected for "Suite Dreams" Project in 2007 and "The Grand Rapids Showhouse" in 2010
  • Spokesperson for advertising and local interior design television segments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Interior Design, Photography Minor

Kendall College of Art And Design
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Fine Art Painting
  • Life Drawing and Perspective
  • Photography
  • Microsoft Word
  • 3-D Room Planner
  • Tennis Instructor
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • AED (10 years)
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Additionalinformation - Communityserviceworkandassociations

  • Loops Tennis Program: Tennis Instruction for Inner City Youth
  • Civic Theater: Set Construction & Scenic Painting
  • Forest Hills Public Schools: Art Night Chairperson, Classroom Aid
  • Keystone Community Church: Hospitality Team Member
  • Waterfront Film Committee: Staged Annual Oscar Party and Hospitality Team Member
  • Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts: Former Arts Alive Board Member and Decoration Committee Member
  • Kendall College of Art and Design: Alumni Board Member
  • Former member of Cascade Hill Country Club and Haille Plantation Country Club

Awards

  • People’s Choice Interior Design Award 2021
  • Excellence in Customer Service Award from Endeavor Airlines and American Airlines
  • Academic Honors from Kendall College of Art and Design, May 2003 3.65 GPA

Publications

  • Grand Rapids Magazine, June 2009 and January 2023
  • Grand Rapids Magazine, June 2009 issue, Article, "A Piece of History." An article featuring the historic property, The Fitzgerald, an upscale urban condo building that was formerly The YMCA, built in 1915. My interior design work for a model condo was featured on a 2 page spread.

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Design Consultant/ Sales Associate

Ballard Designs
06.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Interior Designer/ Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandising Lead

LA-Z Boy Home Furnishings and Décor
12.2016

Interior Designer/Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandiser/ Floor Display Coordinator

Klingman’s Furniture & Design
12.2003 - 01.2023

Interior Designer/Event Staging

KM Designs
05.1998 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Interior Design, Photography Minor

Kendall College of Art And Design
Katherine (Kat) Moore