Sarah Sauerteig
Evanston,IL
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Volunteer
Lutheran Hospital
Ft Wayne, IN
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
New York, NY
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)
Chicago, IL
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
Chicago, IL
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
Chicago, IL
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, OH04.2018
Ecole Nationale Supérieure Des Arts Décoratifs
Paris, FranceSkills
- 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