Robin Phillips
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Consultant
Craig Wickersham Archtitects + Interiors
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Developed detailed floor plans, elevations and professional presentations to communicate to clients, contractors and installers.
- Delivered directives to various municipalities and trades to fast track the implementation process.
- Researched and assisted clients by choosing furnishings, flooring, decorative tile and lighting consistent with preferences and budget.
- Maintained accurate FF&E specifications for multiple projects .
SHOWROOM MANAGER
Arizona Custom Garage Doors
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Marketing and sales strategy development, develop partnerships with design and build trades; CRM creation.
PRINCIPAL/INTERIOR DESIGNER
illustra & company, LLC
Phoenix
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Led the vision/direction of both the business and design efforts, directed project development, managed business financials, consulted with contractors and directly with trades and/or clients, developed design plans, resourced materials and furnishings, and supervised installation as a full-service designer and principal owner
DESIGN CONSULTANT
Facing of America
Scottsdale
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted Designers, Architects and retail customers in the design and selection of stone and tile for residential interiors, pools and exteriors.
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Jill Pauline Interior Design
Mesa
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Created design concepts, material/color boards, floor-plans and custom drawings for clients.
- Managed Projects, utilized Quickbooks for purchase orders and to order product for the showroom, developed vendor relationships, specified products and maintained design product libraries.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert
10.2006 - 05.2011
- Taught students in grades pre-K through high school on short-term and long-term contracts.
LONG TERM CARE ANALYST, MARKETING MANAGER, MARKETING DIRECTOR
the Travelers
Hartford, CT
08.1990 - 02.1996
- Developed innovative product, distribution, point of sale materials, sales distribution support materials, and marketing and sales strategies to grow business at the corporate level and ensure compliance with state-by-state insurance department standards, doubling sales in 3 years while cutting marketing budget by $0.5 million dollars
- Directed an agency support team implementing training, staffing, team development and introducing new technology.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING RESEARCH
Douglas Group/Spectrum Associates
Avon, CT
05.1988 - 08.1990
- Developed business and marketing strategic plans for hospitals, hospices and medical offices to achieve higher patient satisfaction and expand businesses using broad spectrum and micro data analysis to define target markets and develop business priorities.
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE
American Can Company
Greenwich, CT
06.1986 - 05.1988
- Oversight of employee benefits plans and contract negotiations for hourly employees
- Instituted procedures and direction for the corporation to implement legislative policy mandates and due diligence efforts during a corporate buy-out.
Education
AA in Interior Design & Merchandising -
Mesa Community College
Certificate in Interior Merchandising -
Mesa Community College
MA in Organizational Psychology -
University of New Haven
BS in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science -
University of New Haven
Skills
Ability to transfer, compile and communicate information using Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCad provide aesthetic, budget, timeline and planning details to and extensive group of stakeholders
Skills And Recognitions
Competent in Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel, and familiar with AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator., IFDA Vice President Membership Recruitment and Corporate Sponsorship 2015-2016, Outstanding Student 2011 - Mesa Community College, 1st place in Rug Design Contest - Mesa Community College; Alyshaan Fine Rugs has placed this design in their Custom Area Rug product line; Wade Carter manufactured the rug design for Mesa Community College as it was the first place winner, ASID Student Charette 1st Place team 2009
Timeline
Interior Design Consultant
Craig Wickersham Archtitects + Interiors
03.2019 - 02.2024
SHOWROOM MANAGER
Arizona Custom Garage Doors
09.2017 - 02.2019
PRINCIPAL/INTERIOR DESIGNER
illustra & company, LLC
05.2015 - 04.2017
DESIGN CONSULTANT
Facing of America
02.2014 - 03.2015
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Jill Pauline Interior Design
07.2011 - 09.2012
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Gilbert Public Schools
10.2006 - 05.2011
LONG TERM CARE ANALYST, MARKETING MANAGER, MARKETING DIRECTOR
the Travelers
08.1990 - 02.1996
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING RESEARCH
Douglas Group/Spectrum Associates
05.1988 - 08.1990
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE
American Can Company
06.1986 - 05.1988
AA in Interior Design & Merchandising -
Mesa Community College
Certificate in Interior Merchandising -
Mesa Community College
MA in Organizational Psychology -
University of New Haven
BS in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science -
University of New Haven
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