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MARIA CADENA

Clifton,NJ

Summary

*Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients.

*Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. *Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

Maintaining long-term relationships with clients through strict budgeting and keen eye for detail.

*Extensive knowledge of stone fabrication, and kitchen cabinet design.

*Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position.

*Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

*Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. *Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

*Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.

*Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Designer

Alba Kitchen And Bath
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.
  • Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
  • Designed detailed kitchen layouts based on client needs, budgets and available supplies.
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
  • Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
  • Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Successfully resolved technical design issues by using 2020 Design Software.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Consulted with homeowners throughout entire remodeling process from initial concept through completion.
  • Worked alongside contractors to optimized the completion of the project.

Account Manager

Faithful Countertops
12.2018 - 11.2021
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes.
  • Oversaw new business development and customer servicing.
  • Contributed to annual revenue goals by selling new services and developing new accounts.
  • Listened attentively to client feedback and worked with product development team to introduce new services.
  • Analyzed account details such as usage, sales data and client comments to enhance understanding of effectiveness and client needs.
  • Assisted customers thorough process with ideas, inventory and detailed steps on upcoming projects.
  • Provided customers with one or more estimates on their selected materials for their projects goals.
  • Followed up with customer on template dates, installation dates, and repairs if needed.
  • Managed accounted along with others involved in projects (cabinets dealers sales representatives, stone suppliers, interior designers)
  • Presented reports on assigned accounts: estimated jobs, sold projects, steps completed on each one, installed projects, upcoming jobs, etc.. at weekly work meetings.
  • Worked along with the programming team members on calibrating the slab smith for customer satisfaction.
  • Provided great business related relationship with home owners after jobs installations in case of questions, or advise needed on countertop maintenance.

BDC Representative

Information Can Be Provided Upon Request

Planet Honda (Union, NJ)

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Tri-County Lexus (Totowa, NJ)

Fette Ford, Kia and Infiniti (Clifton, NJ)

Education

Journalism, and Education

Essex County College
Newark, NJ

Skills

  • Creative Solutions
  • Showroom Design
  • Microsoft CRM
  • Prospecting Clients
  • Cabinetry Expertise
  • Home Visits
  • Manage Contractors
  • Estimate Costs
  • Precision Measurement
  • 3D Rendering Software
  • Opening And Closing Procedures

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

Timeline

Kitchen Designer

Alba Kitchen And Bath
12.2021 - 12.2022

Account Manager

Faithful Countertops
12.2018 - 11.2021

BDC Representative

Information Can Be Provided Upon Request

Journalism, and Education

Essex County College
  • Executive Administrative Assistant
MARIA CADENA