SARAH COOPER
Harsens Island ,MI
Summary
A self-motivated interior design sales professional whom aggressively prospects new clients, maximizes sales, and provides exemplary customer service with my extensive knowledge and experience in the interior design industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Designer
H2OME, LLC
West Bloomfield , MI
12.2016 - Current
- Managed several multi million dollar projects in multiple regions including MI, FL, IN and CO.
- Client base through referrals and networking with other successful interior designers and industry partners
- Curated projects with building materials, luxury fabric and furnishings and comprehensive art plans.
- Collaborated and coordinated with architects, builders, engineers and trades to ensure successful project completion.
- Subcontracted fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting and fixtures.
- Researched and explored use of materials, technologies and products to incorporate into designs.
- Designed environmentally friendly spaces using sustainable, recycled materials.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
Interior Designer
David & Davis Home
Rochester , MI
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Created mood boards featuring fabric swatches, paint chips and other visual elements used in designing a space.
- Created detailed sketches and drawings to illustrate design concepts to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases made during a project.
- Collaborated with architects, builders, engineers and other designers to ensure successful project completion.
- Assisted with selecting appropriate materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures and window treatments.
- Reviewed blueprints and structural specifications to determine the best interior design solution.
INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
F. SCHUMACHER & COMPANY
TROY, MI
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Consecutively exceeded quarterly sales goals by an average of 20% per quarter over the past six quarters
- Grew existing client account 300% by providing selections to nationally recognized client
- Established new client account and cultivated it to over $47,000 in less than two years
- Increased sales revenue and market share in region by providing clients with prompt and efficient customer service.
INTERIOR DESIGNER
BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO
BIRMINGHAM, MI
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Created and implemented inventory documentation and billing procedures
- Selected materials, furnishings & fabrics for clients and customers for their residences
- Team building design & retail environment were I assisted colleagues on several different projects.
- Created mood boards featuring fabric swatches, paint chips and other visual elements used in designing a space.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER
VICKI NOLAN DESIGN, INC.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
05.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted with multiple commercial & residential design projects where I was able to meet client goals & budgets
- Selected materials, furnishings & fabrics for 60,000 sq ft commercial building and several 4,000 sq ft residential projects
- Worked with product representatives and contractors for best applications of products and selections
- Created space plans, floor plans, elevations, and interior & exterior detail drawings by hand and AutoCAD.
- Designed environmentally friendly spaces using sustainable, recycled materials. Some to meet LEED standards.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERIOR DESIGN
BAKER COLLEGE
03.2006
Skills
- Customer Service Excellence
- Strong Artistic Presentation Skills
- Excellent Color Sense
- Fabric and Furniture Line Knowledge
- Teambuilding
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training/Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Budgeting
- AutoCAD
- Icovia Space Planning Software
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- JDE Operating System
Timeline
Owner, Designer
H2OME, LLC
12.2016 - Current
Interior Designer
David & Davis Home
07.2013 - 12.2016
INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
F. SCHUMACHER & COMPANY
07.2010 - 01.2014
INTERIOR DESIGNER
BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO
05.2009 - 07.2010
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER
VICKI NOLAN DESIGN, INC.
05.2006 - 01.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERIOR DESIGN
BAKER COLLEGE
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