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Sarah Sauerteig

Evanston,IL

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Volunteer

Lutheran Hospital
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported hospital staff in daily tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assistance during hospital visits.
  • Experienced both Emergency Department and Pediatric unit volunteer roles

Sales Consultant

Waterworks
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Sold over $760,000 in merchandise in 11 months my first full year, surpassing the goal of $750,000.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Responded to telephone, email, and in-person requests for information.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Maintained excellent customer retention due to level of customer service provided
  • Stayed knowledgeable on latest plumbing and surface launches through continuous training.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email and phone calls.
  • Improved sales by managing sales lifecycle from lead generation through contract negotiations and closings.

Project Manager

Kohler Co. (Contract)
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with distributors and Kohler sales executives to develop Kohler showrooms across the US.
  • Responsibilities included communication with distributors, design of the space, creating a product list, and maintaining project status.
  • Skills included Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Revit, design knowledge, time management, and communication skills
  • Successfully stayed on target for project timelines, and in most cases, progressed the project ahead of schedule.

Design Consultant

Arhaus Furniture
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Sold over $2 million in under 12 months, becoming a member of the Chairman's Club my first year in a sales position.
  • Consistently remained in the top 3 spots for sales at my store location.
  • Worked with clients in-store and in-home to design entire room concepts.
  • Created custom furniture designs based on room shape and client preference.
  • Maintained long list of open orders for clients; alerting people to delays and scheduling committed orders.
  • Gained skills in store and sales operations as well inventory knowledge.

Interior Designer

DLR Group
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Created professional presentations using InDesign to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Worked with Marriott very closely on projects and as a firm to become fully immersed
  • Maintained positive relationships with clients who consistently gave DLR and our team great reviews
  • Reselected and reworked design to accommodate changes in budget, time frame, and/or client's preferences

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design - DAAP Program

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
04.2018

Ecole Nationale Supérieure Des Arts Décoratifs
Paris, France

Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Meticulous organizational skills
  • Strong ability to stick to schedules
  • Flexible when supporting multiple clients and deadlines
  • Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, with over 10 years of experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Able to learn software and product knowledge quickly
  • Superb client communication and follow-up capabilities
  • High energy person who is a natural leader
  • Willingness to dive into new roles and learn as I go
  • Comfortable in corporate settings as well as casual settings
  • Strong data entry capabilities
  • Creative solutions for clients and management

Timeline

Hospital Volunteer

Lutheran Hospital
04.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Consultant

Waterworks
08.2022 - 01.2024

Project Manager

Kohler Co. (Contract)
02.2022 - 08.2022

Design Consultant

Arhaus Furniture
11.2020 - 02.2022

Interior Designer

DLR Group
10.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design - DAAP Program

University of Cincinnati

Ecole Nationale Supérieure Des Arts Décoratifs

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