Paul Nadolny
Shoreline,WA
Summary
Talented designer with excellent merchandising, customer service and store management skills and more than 25 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with customers and industry professionals in a variety of settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Pedini Seattle
01.2005 - 01.2024
- Owned and operated business designing, selling and installing Pedini kitchen cabinets, Pedini closets and Blu Bathworks bath fixtures.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Oversaw financial management and daily business operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, architects, builders and vendors.
- Met with clients in office and on site to define scope of work, design inspiration, functionality, budget and timeline.
- Produced design concept sketches and cost estimates.
- Assisted clients with additional design support such as tile, appliance, flooring and furniture selection.
- Moved projects forward from concept to final order and approval
- Tracked and coordinated product movement from Italy to local delivery.
- Supervised installation of cabinets and fixtures.
- Followed-up with client satisfaction, photo shoots and warrantee services.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Managed showroom moves, buildouts and launch events.
- Attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Owner
Urban Ease
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Owned and operated business selling high quality furniture, home decor, dinnerware and kitchenware.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and account operations efficiently.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Education
Master of Arts - Design
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Business launch
- Sales management
- Attention to Detail
- Purchasing and planning
- Account Management
Timeline
Owner
Pedini Seattle
01.2005 - 01.2024
Owner
Urban Ease
01.2000 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Design
Arizona State University
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