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Real Estate Investment Specialist And Interior Designer
14321 Juniper St. Leawood,KS
Summary
Dynamic Acquisitions and Design Manager at Continental Property, recognized for creative design leadership and effective project management. Proven track record in fostering client relationships and delivering high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines. Adept at analytical problem-solving, ensuring projects meet milestones while maintaining budget constraints.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisitions and Design Manager
Continental Property
06.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Owner and Interior Designer
KZD Design Group
03.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Market Analyst and Design Lead
Continental Property
01.2009 - Current
- Established a system for tracking project progress through each stage of the design process, enabling proactive adjustments as needed to meet milestones on time or ahead of schedule.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration and open communication within the design team, fostering a positive environment conducive to creativity and growth.
- Managed relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of outsourced design tasks within budget constraints.
- Delivered high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines, prioritizing projects based on client needs and expectations.
Decorative Painter and Design Assistant
Textures
02.1995 - 01.2007
- Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits.
- Participated in client meetings, presenting design concepts confidently and professionally while addressing feedback constructively.
- Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
- Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
Education
Interior Design, AAS - Interior Design
JCCC
Overland Park, KS 05.2001 -
Interior Design: Kitchen & Bath, AAS - Interior Design
JCCC
Overland Park, KS 05.2001 -
Interior Design: Marketing And Management, AAS - Interior Design
JCCC
Overland Park, KS 05.2001 -
Interior Design Sales, VC - Interior Design
JCCC
Overland Park, KS 05.2001 -
Interior Staging, VC - Interior Design
JCCC
Overland Park, KS 05.2001 -
Skills
Creative design leadership
Analytical problem-solving
Customer relationship management
Effective project management
Effective problem resolution
Effective troubleshooting skills
Flexible problem-solving
Detail-oriented approach
Interests
Heartland Design Awards
ASID Missouri West-Kansas
Heartland Design Excellence Awards
The purpose of the ASID Missouri West/Kansas Chapter's Heartland Design Excellence Awards is to recognize and reward outstanding interior design by our Chapter Members, and Industry Partners. And to encourage and inspire new ideas and showcase innovations in design and furnishings of interior spaces. Upon entering the competition in 2020 and 2022, I was awarded gold or silver award distinctions for all my entries.
Heartland Design Winner 2020: Two Silver
Heartland Design Winner 2022: Two Silver and 1 Gold
Timeline
Acquisitions and Design Manager
Continental Property
06.2020 - Current
Owner and Interior Designer
KZD Design Group
03.2018 - Current
Market Analyst and Design Lead
Continental Property
01.2009 - Current
Interior Design, AAS - Interior Design
JCCC
05.2001 -
Interior Design: Kitchen & Bath, AAS - Interior Design
JCCC
05.2001 -
Interior Design: Marketing And Management, AAS - Interior Design
JCCC
05.2001 -
Interior Design Sales, VC - Interior Design
JCCC
05.2001 -
Interior Staging, VC - Interior Design
JCCC
05.2001 -
Decorative Painter and Design Assistant
Textures
02.1995 - 01.2007
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