Leslie Hodge
Jersey Village
Summary
Although I have built my career as an Interior Designer, my greatest passion has always been caring for and advocating for animals. I would be honored to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals through compassion, care, and respect. Joining your team would be an incredibly fulfilling opportunity to align my work with a cause that is truly important to me.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Showroom Manager
Eggersmann USA
Houston, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Direct daily showroom operations to enhance customer experience.
- Train and mentor staff on product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.
- Coordinate showroom events.
- Develop training programs for new hires..
- Oversee daily operations of the showroom, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for customers.
- Conduct regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
- Keep showroom expenses appropriate and reasonable to drive operational efficiency.
- Supervise inventory and place orders to replenish low running supplies.
- Enhance visual appeal of showroom with strategic lighting and layout adjustments, making products more attractive to customers.
- Open and close location and monitor shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Technical Designer Director
Eggersmann USA
Houston, TX
06.2013 - 01.2025
- Develop technical specifications for custom cabinetry projects, ensuring design integrity and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine product designs and improve manufacturing processes.
- Utilize AutoCAD to create detailed technical drawings for production use.
- Mentor junior designers on best practices in technical design and project management methodologies.
- Optimize manufacturing processes by refining component designs to meet production requirements and reduce costs.
- Attend fittings, document comments for changes and send final corrections to vendors.
- Streamline design processes for improved efficiency and increased productivity, utilizing advanced software tools.
- Work with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Design - Interior Design
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2013
Skills
- Client relationships
- Employee scheduling
- Store operations
- Event planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Staff meetings
- Showroom setup and displays
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Staff training
Timeline
Showroom Manager
Eggersmann USA
01.2025 - Current
Technical Designer Director
Eggersmann USA
06.2013 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Interior Design - Interior Design
Houston Community College