Laraine (Lorri) Aubuchon
Auburn,CA
Summary
Certified Kitchen Designer offering 11-year history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. Experienced design leader with an eye for detail, committed to client services, delivering presentations and building key relationships to grow client base.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen/Bath Designer
Auros Home Remodel
2022.10 - 2024.01
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized kitchen and bathroom design solutions and recommendations.
- Maximized space utilization in kitchens and bathrooms by implementing innovative storage solutions and functional layouts.
- Utilized 3D modeling software to create realistic visualizations of proposed kitchen and bathroom designs for client approval.
- Worked closely with design consultants to create a kitchen or bath layout with realistic renderings, floor plan, and elevations for accurate visualization tools to close a sale.
Kitchen Designer
Home Depot
2012.10 - 2022.10
- Outlined plans based on client budgets and needs with cabinets, appliances and countertops.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views for presentation to client.
- Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
- Top sales person for last 8 years for the Northern California district Home Depot stores.
- Enhanced kitchen functionality by creating custom designs tailored to individual client needs.
Library Page
Placer County Library
2008.01 - 2012.10
- Used library and scholarly databases to locate reliable resources.
- Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
- Operated networked and standalone PCs, photocopier, fax machine and scanner.
- Implemented and helped manage summer reading program for children.
- Restocked returned items to correct shelf or storage locations..
- Handled in-person and telephone requests for information and materials.
- Collected fines from customers for overdue books and resources.
- Lead story time and crafts to young patrons.
Education
Architectural Assistant - Architectural Drafting Technology
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05.2012
Associate of Arts - Drafting Technology
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA12.1987
Skills
- 2020 Design software expert
- Residential kitchen and bath master
- Certified Draftsman
- 3D visuals expert
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent client relations
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Space Planning Proficiency
- Strong Communication Skills
- 3D Rendering Software
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Product Selection
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee of the month on many occasions for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Developed a professional ad on Houzz.com to share some of my work and bring in more clients.
- Developed relationships with most new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 50%.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Designed a specific cabinet insert that Thomasville Cabinetry added to their cabinet line.
- Top sales designer for Northern California Home Depot
Timeline
Kitchen/Bath Designer
Auros Home Remodel
2022.10 - 2024.01
Kitchen Designer
Home Depot
2012.10 - 2022.10
Library Page
Placer County Library
2008.01 - 2012.10
Architectural Assistant - Architectural Drafting Technology
Sierra College
Associate of Arts - Drafting Technology
Sierra College
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