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Xavier Carnegie
Kitchen/Bath Designer
Newark,NJ
Summary
- Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements.
- Innovative Interior Designer driven to bring customized design concepts to life in order to guarantee complete customer satisfaction. Ready to tackle exciting new challenges in similar role .
Innovative Interior Designer specializing in high-end home decor projects.
Certified Interior Designer offering 10-year history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. Experienced design leader, skilled in writing proposals, delivering client presentations and building key relationships to grow client base.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Lowes
Jersey City, NJ
01.2005 - Current
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Created professional presentations using 20/20 to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Assistant Store Manager
Lowes
Union, NJ
01.2005 - Current
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Jersey Ity, NJ
01.2005 - Current
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Arranged sales incentives with store management and vendor representatives to reward deserving team members for exceeding expectations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Newark Nj 09.1993 - 06.1997
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Essex County College
Newark, NJ 10.1998 - 08.2000
Skills
Digital design
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Work Availability
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Timeline
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Lowes
01.2005 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Lowes
01.2005 - Current
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Essex County College
10.1998 - 08.2000
High School Diploma -
Central High School
09.1993 - 06.1997
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