Linda Ramirez
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Focused Designer proficient in using drafting instruments, paints and brushes and computer-aided design (CAD) equipment. Prepares sketches and detailed drawings to illustrate concepts and designs. Effectively collaborates with customers or design committees to gain buy-in and approval.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer/Sales
Discount Kitchen Direct
10.2022 - Current
- Conduct initial showroom visit for client to make product selection; cabinets, hardware, countertops while going into detail of different lines offered
- Make onsite appointments to take measurements, pictures and to go over needs and wants of clients space
- Utilize 2020 software to create visuals that appeal to builders and homeowners in new construction and remodeling world
- Contribute ideas during strategic and conceptual design sessions
- Prepare layouts and drawings in compliance with established design standards
- Follow step process from first contact, customer selection, measurements, design, quote and closing deals.
- Create initial quotes & final invoices and plans for clients.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials
Owner, Kitchen & Bath Designer
Linda Ramirez Interiors
01.2022 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Conduct in-home interviews to determine the client's vision and take measurements & photos
- Interact with clients to identify project requirements by developing information related to design, material, specifications and estimated price
- Determine and provide product, color, style and material options based on clients direction to create entire remodel
- Work with bath/kitchen installer, fabricators, flooring and cabinet installers
- Post on social media to promote business
- Manage projects from in-home visits, creating design, material selection, arranging demo and start date to finish
- Create renderings through 2020 software and mood boards for customers approval.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation
- Devised project budgets to track expenses and avoid cost overruns
Design Manager
Southpoint Property Services
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Consulted clients with product selection and presented design proposals to design specifications
- Designed Kitchen + Bathrooms through Prokitchen Software
- Created full designs for Kitchen cabinets which included floor plan, 3D renderings, elevations and cabinet list
- Take initiative, manage time well in order to prepare presentations/quotes/proposals
- Successfully managed design showroom's administrative and operational duties
- Took over bookkeeping, scheduling appointments, and upkeep look of showroom
- Create price estimates, place orders, and coordinate delivery and installation throughout whole project.
Sales Associate
Ms International
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Manage relationships with small accounts (fabricators, contractors, designers) to help with growth and retention
- Seek and enroll new accounts to MSI
- Help with designing selection for countertop slabs, flooring and mosaics for clients and their homeowners
- Retains up to date knowledge of company products and today's trends
- Visit clients at their showroom and provide display samples
- Effectively quote prices and credit terms, and prepare sales orders for customers
- Manage live inventory, ordering, and stock-take.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers
Assistant Manager
Guess Retail
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepared and entered financial data for operations performance management report
- Developed and implemented performance development and training initiatives which optimized staff performance and resulted in continuous surpassing of sales quotas
- Coached and trained team to achieve maximum results.
Sales Associate
West Elm
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned and executed floor merchandising initiatives in collaboration with visual management
- Assist average of 20+ customers per day in finding or selecting right furniture or home decor piece and providing successful recommendations
- Maintain accurate and attractive merchandise displays, ensuring strategic placement with furniture and decor in order to maximize purchases
- Provide outstanding customer service, receiving exceptional results in my surveys
- Helping customers complete their sales with helping them checkout
- Enrolling customers in rewards program and credit card.
Customer Service Specialist, Sales Representative, Sales Office Manager
Allstate Insurance
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Manage Office accordingly to ensure maximum productivity
- Setting goals and organizing incentive program to achieve sales and goals
- Sell various types of insurance policies to customers and individuals on behalf of Allstate, including automobile, fire, property etc
- Seeking need of customer, fitting right policy that matches best
- Develop marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance
- Attend meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills
- Lead Huddle which includes Continuous improvement program- Send Team number/metrics updates through Microsoft excel.
Skills
- Home Improvement
- Interior Design/Cabinetry Design
- Management
- Exceptional customer service
- Effective communicator
- Prokitchen/2020 Software
- Collaborative relationship building
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Design implementation
- Project Management
- Material Selection
- Client consultation
- Product Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Designer/Sales
Discount Kitchen Direct
10.2022 - Current
Owner, Kitchen & Bath Designer
Linda Ramirez Interiors
01.2022 - Current
Design Manager
Southpoint Property Services
01.2021 - 02.2022
Sales Associate
Ms International
09.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
Guess Retail
01.2020 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
West Elm
10.2019 - 01.2020
Customer Service Specialist, Sales Representative, Sales Office Manager
Allstate Insurance
06.2014 - 07.2019
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