Kirsten Econom
Hopewell Junction,NY
Summary
My motivation and ambition to pursue a career in interior design began at a very young age. Both my parents were connected in some capacity to art and design. My dad’s background as an engineer and my mom’s interest in design have both influenced my decision. I then became interested in watching shows, such as Fixer Upper, and learned to appreciate how transforming a home tells you a great deal about who you are and what you love. I was inspired by the quote,” The empty room is a story waiting to happen and you are the author.” A room’s ambiance can be transformed with you having the power to create change with visual appeal through an artistic mind. I believe that interior design is important because everyone should be able to say they love their home and that it represents who they are.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Security Plumbing and Heating
06.2022 - Current
- Assist potential clients in selecting appropriate bath and kitchen fixtures for their homes.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Provide them with specs of each item and write up quotes for them.
- Responsible for making sure that all the displays in our showroom are up to date and updating them if so needed.
Intern
FW Interiors Design
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted the senior designer with various responsibilities and the scope of services used to facilitate the progress of current and new design projects.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Manager- Daycare Worker, Receptionist & Bather
The Golden Dog Grooming and Spa
06.2015 - 05.2022
- Managed and supervised customers' dogs while they went to work and ensured that all the dogs played well together, fed them, and took them out.
- Assisted on the groomer side of the salon when they needed help bathing dogs or cutting nails.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Answered the phone, booked appointments, ordered products and handled all transactions.
- Ensured that everything was cleaned and that the cash register was closed out.
Education
BFA in Interior Design, CIDA-accredited - Interior Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Lakewood, CO06.2024
Associate degree in General Studies - General Studies
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2019
Skills
- Photoshop
- Attention to Detail
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Illustrator
- Problem-solving skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Goal-Oriented
- Reliable and punctual
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft
- AutoCAD
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Locations
Hopewell Junction, New York, 12533, United States
Honors And Awards
Deans List, Dutchess Community College, 05/2018
Volunteer Experience
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Home-socialized 6 to 12-week-old puppies and introduced them to new things to prepare them to become guide dogs., 2006-2015
Timeline
Intern
FW Interiors Design
05.2024 - 06.2024
Sales Associate
Security Plumbing and Heating
06.2022 - Current
Manager- Daycare Worker, Receptionist & Bather
The Golden Dog Grooming and Spa
06.2015 - 05.2022
BFA in Interior Design, CIDA-accredited - Interior Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Associate degree in General Studies - General Studies
Dutchess Community College
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