Patrick Cole
Summary
Expert Kitchen Designer highly proficient in 20/20 Design software specializing in material selection with emphasis on cabinetry and countertops, appliances and fixtures, flooring and other design features. Intricate and detailed designs created for kitchens and bathrooms, laundry rooms and walk-in pantry's, office and entertainment centers, achieving client specifications and budgets. Cultivated and established strong relationships with contractors, vendors, installers and DIY customers to ensure project success, all through effective client communications, resulting in exceptional satisfaction.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Designer
Home Depot
02.1997 - 06.2025
- Guided customers with selections of cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, fixtures and design features.
- Created comprehensive product lists based on finalized designs and point of sale monetary transactions.
- Maintained relationships for years, resulting in repeat clients; especially local contractors.
- All aspects of kitchen and bath designs aligning with client specifications, financial constraints, and material availability.
- Generated professional presentations using 20/20 Design software to creatively illustrate design intent and direction.
- Answered phone calls, emails, kept appointment schedules and provided courteous and friendly customer service.
- Compliant in monthly and yearly company training.
- Hired in Tucson, AZ: cashier position for the first six months of employment.
Carpenter - Framer - Cabinet Maker
FL Cabinetry and Millworks, Dubois Construction
09.1990 - 02.1997
- Built and Installed cabinets and countertops.
- Provided with a company vehicle and gas card for delivering merchandise.
- Developed trustworthy clientele relationships.
- Applied specialized work techniques effectively using a variety tools; saws, nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, and framing connectors, while maintaining safety standards.
- Accurately read blueprints following specifications; measured, cut and nailed construction materials, rolled trusses, exterior sheeting and window installation.
- Remodeled houses, apartments, institutional housing, schools and grocery stores.
Commercial Truck Driver
Von Essen's
07.1987 - 08.1989
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents and zero violations.
- Interacted with restaurant and delicatessen owners and offered exemplary service delivering Boar's Head brand meats and provisions.
- Calculated and received payment for services.
Carpenter - Framer - Cabinet Maker
Expert Construction
10.1984 - 07.1987
- Built and Installed cabinets and countertops for home remodeling.
- Framed new homes, installed pre-hung doors and windows, baseboard trim, interior and exterior tongue and groove cedar siding.
- Used proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Education
Vocational Training - Design Techniques
National Kitchen And Bath Association
Phoenix, AZ06-2000
Computer And Information Sciences - Pursued Associate's Degree
University of Connecticut
Stamford, CT12-1985
Liberal Arts/Sciences - Pursued Bachelor's Degree
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12-1984
Skills
- Kitchen Designer with attention to details
- Excellent communication skills
- 20/20 Design software expert
- Construction blue print interpretation
- Cabinetry expert - carpenter
- Estimating and finalizing costs for any budget and project diversity
- Product information and Power-Point presentations
Accomplishments
- Achieved results with quality designs, accuracy and efficiency.
- Completed 70 hours NKBA professional training.
- Consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals
- Over $2 Mil. in sales for a single fiscal year
- Received multiple awards from KraftMaid Cabinetry.
- On-site measures of over 800 structures.
- Developed sincere lasting customer relationships.
- Successfully designed and sold kitchens and baths in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Illinois and Florida and Mexico.
Timeline
Kitchen Designer
Home Depot
02.1997 - 06.2025
Carpenter - Framer - Cabinet Maker
FL Cabinetry and Millworks, Dubois Construction
09.1990 - 02.1997
Commercial Truck Driver
Von Essen's
07.1987 - 08.1989
Carpenter - Framer - Cabinet Maker
Expert Construction
10.1984 - 07.1987
Vocational Training - Design Techniques
National Kitchen And Bath Association
Computer And Information Sciences - Pursued Associate's Degree
University of Connecticut
Liberal Arts/Sciences - Pursued Bachelor's Degree
Syracuse University
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