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Nicole Herger
Interior Designer, Kitchen & Bath Designer
Houston,TX
Summary
Creative, reliable, positive, and balanced design professional. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Varied work experience in design, sales, and finance helped in honing skills in meeting professional challenges by utilizing strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills, and stellar problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Designer
Bentwood Luxury Kitchens
09.2023 - Current
- Work closely with architects, builders, and interior designers as part of integrated team approach to deliver complete home renovation solutions.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and frequent communication throughout entire design process.
- Develop detailed project plans for successful kitchen and bath installations, resulting in timely completion and minimal disruptions.
- Ensure all aspects of each project were executed according to established timelines while maintaining open lines of communication between clients and team members.
- Conduct thorough site evaluations to identify potential challenges and incorporate necessary adjustments into project plans.
- Deliver functional yet aesthetically pleasing designs by balancing client preferences with practical considerations such as budget constraints or architectural limitations.
Kitchen Designer
Cabinets & Designs
9 2021 - 09.2023
- Conducted client consultations to understand project requirements and preferences.
- Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views for presentation utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
- Oversaw installation of projects until completion.
- Established new relationships with architects & designers which generated new business for the company outside the Houston area, breaking into new markets thus establishing our name and product to new builders to increase revenue.
Design Assistant
Daley Gentry Design
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted principal designer in managing, designing and creating comfortable and functional environments for 5 clients simultaneously to match their lifestyle, taste and budget.
- Executed room layouts and produced furniture and lighting plans using AutoCAD.
- Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
Client Relationship Manager
Roger Jenswold & Company
10.1998 - 10.2002
- Managed relationships between high net worth clients and their financial advisors and respective custodians.
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
- Executed financial management software change for company. Evaluated options, implemented transition and managed data transfer of over $300,000,000.00 of managed assets without incident.
- Trained employees on new financial management software.
- Wrote procedural handbook for new software platform.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 08.2012 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL 08.1991 - 1995.05
Skills
Floorplan understanding
ADA guidelines understanding
Cabinetry expert
Design process
Effective Oral/Written Skills
Software
AutoCAD
Chief Architect
Cabinet Pricing Software
Affiliations
- Finance Director, American Society of Interior Designers Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, 2021 - 2023
- CEU Committee Chairperson, American Society of Interior Designers Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, 2019-2021
- Member, Greater Houston Builders Association
- Member, National Kitchen & Bath Association
- Member, Professional Women in Building
- Allied Member, American Society of Interior Designers Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
Timeline
Kitchen Designer
Bentwood Luxury Kitchens
09.2023 - Current
Design Assistant
Daley Gentry Design
10.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Houston Community College
08.2012 - 2015.05
Client Relationship Manager
Roger Jenswold & Company
10.1998 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Lake Forest College
08.1991 - 1995.05
Kitchen Designer
Cabinets & Designs
9 2021 - 09.2023
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