Sarah-Jean Blood
Charlton,MA
Summary
Experienced Commerical Designer with over 15 years of experience in space planning & interior design. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Design & Digital Content Manager
Affordable Interior Systems Inc.
Leominster, MA
06.2006 - Current
- Created CAD drawings using AutoCAD supported programs (CAP/Project Matrix) to assist with clients furniture needs and/or updates to current floor plans.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents.
- Processed customer-supplied requirements into actionable design plans through critical thinking and independent research.
- Conducted AIS specific product & design trainings to the dealer & design community.
- Created floor plans for various trade shows which include NeoCon & NeoCon East as well as assisted with planning dealer showrooms.
- Assisted with creating layouts for our company brochures as well as idea starters that are live on AIS' website.
- Built functional design libraries for the AIS supported dealers & designers to specify out products accurately in their floor plans.
Sr. Product Solutions Sales Furniture Specialist
Staples,Inc
Framingham, MA
01.2005 - 06.2022
- Provided furniture products and design expertise to Staples catalog and .com customers.
- Assisted with discount pricing on furniture products and bulk supply purchasing cognizant of profit margins, inventory levels.
- Built business relationships with internal account mangers and retail store associates exponentially increasing sales opportunities.
Product Solutions Sales - Designer
Staples,Inc
Framgingham, MA
11.2003 - 05.2004
- Worked closely with Sr. Furniture Sales Team providing them with space planning series based on client/end users needs.
- Made suggestions on better spatial design and/or product choice application.
- Assisted with meeting building codes while space planning especially in smaller spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
Marlborough, MA06.1997
Skills
- AutoCad (CAP & Project Matrix), CET/Configura & Giza
- Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Products
- Strategic Content Planning
- Customer Satisfaction
- Brand Visibility
- Design Ideas
- New Product Introductions
Timeline
Design & Digital Content Manager
Affordable Interior Systems Inc.
06.2006 - Current
Sr. Product Solutions Sales Furniture Specialist
Staples,Inc
01.2005 - 06.2022
Product Solutions Sales - Designer
Staples,Inc
11.2003 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
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