T. Scott Simms
Mars Hill,NC
Summary
Self motivated team member with experience in design, retail and customer service
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings, which include two seasons creating seasonal displays for Disney World.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Department Manager
WEAVERVILLE ACE HARDWARE
Weaverville, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for ordering, receiving and merchandising of all paint related materials. Using in house proprietary software to fulfill customer and inventory needs, answering and resolving client project requests, and assisting general in store daily operations.
Free Lance Painter / Designer
CONTRACT PAINTER/ DESIGNER
Asheville, NC
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Custom and decorative painting in the Asheville area. Design and execution of interior decorative / painting schemes to suit client’s specific needs.
Director of Special Projects
LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY
Columbia, SC
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Retained as in house designer for ongoing Columbia Campus renovations. My work included design and setup for university events across the campus, creating new gallery spaces as well as decorative painting in repurposed areas.
Store Presentation & Sales
URBAN OASIS
Savannah, GA
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsible for store design and displays in a home & garden business. Worked directly with customers in store, and also accepted painting commissions.
Education
BFA - INTERIOR DESIGN
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART And DESIGN
05-1986
Visual Arts -
UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL of The ARTS
05-1982
Skills
- Vendor relations
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Professional and courteous
Timeline
Paint Department Manager
WEAVERVILLE ACE HARDWARE
01.2023 - Current
Free Lance Painter / Designer
CONTRACT PAINTER/ DESIGNER
01.2020 - 01.2023
Director of Special Projects
LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 01.2020
Store Presentation & Sales
URBAN OASIS
01.2009 - 01.2014
BFA - INTERIOR DESIGN
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART And DESIGN
Visual Arts -
UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL of The ARTS