Dwain Eidson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Award-winning, multi-skilled interior designer with over 25 years experience, from full house design to a focus on bespoke kitchens and bathrooms. Customers include high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and Fortune 500 companies. Strong artistic and creative skills, with an adaptability to anything the client desires. Innovative with differing fabrics, textiles, furnishings and other materials. A skilled multitasker and currently managing five designers and two showrooms.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Frugal Kitchen & Cabinets
02.2024 - Current
- Developed detailed project plans for successful kitchen and bath installations, resulting in timely completion and minimal disruptions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining keen attention to detail throughout all stages of the design process.
- Built strong relationships with vendors, ensuring high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Utilized 3D rendering software to create realistic visualizations of proposed designs, aiding in client decision-making processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals through a combination of exceptional design skills and attentive customer service.
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Spartan Kitchen & Bath
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized kitchen and bath design solutions.
- Conducted thorough site evaluations to identify potential challenges and incorporate necessary adjustments into project plans.
- Optimized use of space in kitchen and bath designs by incorporating creative storage solutions.
- Delivered functional yet aesthetically pleasing designs by balancing client preferences with practical considerations such as budget constraints or architectural limitations.
Showroom and Sales Manager; Interior Designer
Remodel Republic
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Design build company with two locations specializing in kitchens and bathrooms
- Manage showrooms in Buckhead and Norcross: design displays; keep all samples stocked; ensure the showrooms are always 'opening day ready.'
- Manage five interior designers: sign off on all designs; attend larger sales meetings; confirm designers are contacting active customers in a timely manner
- Interior designer: sell and design multiple projects as the designer; in 2021, completed 25 jobs with price points up to $500,000 USD
- Design build company with two locations specializing in kitchens and bathrooms
Owner; Interior Designer
Dwain Eidson, LLC
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Full home interior design firm for high net worth individuals
- Interior designer: provided start-to-finish service on multiple projects for high net worth individuals, including kitchen, bath and complete single-family home projects, plus multi-family home projects; delivered quality customer service to each client, with flexibility and an appropriate amount of communication
- Owner: ran all aspects of the business, including marketing, billing and client relations
- Full home interior design firm for high net worth individuals
Manager, Kitchen Department
CSHL Cabinets and Granite
07.2013 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Design company focused on kitchens, baths and multi-family units
- Designed and managed three kitchen showrooms: designed revolving displays; confirmed all samples were stocked and aesthetically pleasing to customers; managed two team members and signed off on all designs
- Sold and designed multiple kitchen projects: maintained relationships with customers; expanded projects outside of the kitchen with established customers
- Design company focused on kitchens, baths and multi-family units
Merchant Financing Specialist
American Express
10.2011 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: Multinational payment card services corporation
- Developed and maintained relationships with American Express merchants (small businesses to Fortune 500 companies) while selling to each merchant's needs; developed new customer accounts to meet sales goals; trained new merchant specialists; provided excellent customer service while building long-term relationships; ensured the accuracy of all paperwork before processing to risk management
- Multinational payment card services corporation
In-house Designer
Home Builders
06.2004 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: Commercial and residential design company
- Commercial and residential project designer: sold and designed multiple commercial and residential design projects; provided sales estimates; supervised all active sites; focused on kitchen and bath projects in restaurants, office buildings, hotels, retail sites, apartments and condominiums; maintained status as a top five salesperson throughout tenure; managed eight salespeople, signing off on all designs; completed invoices and billing
- Vendor relations: maintained relationships with all vendors, including carpenters, plumbers and electricians
- Commercial and residential design company
Showroom Salesperson
Atlanta Kitchen and Bath
03.2000 - 06.2004
- Company Overview: Interior design firm focusing on bespoke kitchens and baths
- Sold and designed kitchen and bath projects with a focus on custom cabinetry; managed space-planning department, calculating best fits for multipurpose spaces in commercial projects; scheduled, monitored and inspected commercial and residential projects; collaborated with architects for major projects, including budgets and contracts
- Interior design firm focusing on bespoke kitchens and baths
Designer; Project Manager; Sales Leader
Home Depot
06.1995 - 03.2000
- Company Overview: Largest home improvement retailer in the United States
- Designer and sales leader: designed kitchen and bath projects exceeding a total of $15 million USD; designed and implemented layouts for national advertising campaigns; maximized marketing of design services; oversaw large amounts of mill, window and door work
- Project manager: managed design showroom; scheduled, monitored and inspected all custom home projects; used a project cost estimator for sales
- Largest home improvement retailer in the United States
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Georgia
01.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quickbooks
- CRM software
- Chief Architect Design
Timeline
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Frugal Kitchen & Cabinets
02.2024 - Current
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Spartan Kitchen & Bath
01.2022 - 02.2024
Showroom and Sales Manager; Interior Designer
Remodel Republic
11.2020 - 01.2022
Owner; Interior Designer
Dwain Eidson, LLC
02.2017 - 11.2020
Manager, Kitchen Department
CSHL Cabinets and Granite
07.2013 - 02.2017
Merchant Financing Specialist
American Express
10.2011 - 07.2013
In-house Designer
Home Builders
06.2004 - 10.2011
Showroom Salesperson
Atlanta Kitchen and Bath
03.2000 - 06.2004
Designer; Project Manager; Sales Leader
Home Depot
06.1995 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Georgia
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