Melissa King
Atlanta,GA
Summary
I have always treated my clients like family and I believe that is one trait that sets me apart from the pack. Whether it is helping someone pick out cabinet styles, storage options, cabinet hardware, countertop materials or colors - or designing the right cabinet layout to give them the most convenient use of their space - I feel my job is always to be of help. I have extensive knowledge in cabinets and what homeowners appreciate having in the various cabinets they may have in their home. My main focus for 3 of the last 4 years has been both with Custom/Small Builder and Retail clients, with the last year focused more on semi-custom production projects. So I also have experience working on layouts for Production Builder clients, though I believe my skills are best utilized on more complicated designs. I have been in sales for over 20 years and as long as I believe in a product, I can effectively and efficiently move that product for you.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Kitchen Designer
AAA Distributor (Kitchen & Bath Design Center)
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed detailed kitchen layouts based on client needs, budgets and available supplies.
- Selected flooring, counters, cabinets & backsplashes based on client needs and budgets.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and frequent communication throughout the entire design process.
- Enhanced kitchen functionality by creating custom designs tailored to individual client needs.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers to ensure seamless execution of kitchen renovation projects.
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.
- Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
Purchasing/Sales Support
ADG dba Peachtree Cabinets
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted salespeople and a few retail customers from start to finish to complete their projects
- Created beautiful and functional 2020 cabinet layouts for my salespeople, across multiple cabinet lines
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable service
- Managed files and continuously updated and organized records
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
- Maintained the samples for both the showroom and the salespeople
- Verified orders turned in for correct style/color, materials needed, etc prior to placing the orders
- Designed 2020 cabinet layouts from blueprints
- Estimated projects for remodels and new construction, both for single homes or for full subdivisions.
Sales Design Consultant
Davis Kitchens
09.2001 - 11.2022
- Captured consistent customer sales with friendly, knowledgeable support
- Assisted retail and builder customers from start to finish to complete their projects
- Created beautiful and functional 2020 cabinet layouts for my clients, across multiple cabinet lines
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable service
- Managed files and continuously updated and organized records
- Verified level of supplies and requested new inventory to meet service levels
- Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions
- Delivered exceptional guest relations by welcoming visitors warmly and offering immediate assistance
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
- Assessed existing tract designs and changed layouts to increase store's profits.
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Butterfield Jewelers
03.2012 - 02.2020
- Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs
- Managed files and continuously updated and organized records
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
- Assisted clients with custom jewelry designs
- Assisted clients by sourcing loose gemstones for custom and pre-fab designs
- Maintained store cases/displays throughout the year
- Often changed for promotions or seasonal items
- Maintained internal memo programs
- Maintained inventory from a variety of vendors
- Maintained store's Facebook page
- Maintained website chat bubble
- Represented store at business dinners, events, and fundraisers
- Maintained all community donations
- Kept office supplies stocked and balanced
- Kept jewelry boxes/bags/supplies stocked and balanced
- Strived every day to help my clients receive the best products as well as the best service
- Kept my Certified Sales Associate degree active through American Gem Society.
Education
HS Diploma -
Westwood High School
Mesa05.1996
Skills
- Connecting with customers
- Working with others
- Completing tasks in a timely manner
- Order management
- Building rapport
- Maintaining communication with customers
- Inventory organization
- Trained in 2020 Design
- Design Consultation
- Estimating costs
- Storage Solutions
- Space Planning
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Material Selection
- Site Measurement
- Countertop Selection
- Cabinetry Design
- Floorplan understanding
Timeline
Senior Kitchen Designer
AAA Distributor (Kitchen & Bath Design Center)
03.2024 - 07.2024
Purchasing/Sales Support
ADG dba Peachtree Cabinets
01.2023 - 01.2024
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Butterfield Jewelers
03.2012 - 02.2020
Sales Design Consultant
Davis Kitchens
09.2001 - 11.2022
HS Diploma -
Westwood High School
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