Showroom Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Manage 3 associates: 2 experienced designers and a project coordinator. Qualified and distributed online and walk-in leads. Coordination of showroom updates with current vendors and developing new relationships to expand the portfolio. Monitoring rebates from the buying group and strategizing the buying power within the participants vendors. Engaging in 1:1 meeting with designers, monitoring the pipeline and outcome. Participation in the Home Builders Association meetings to develop builder relationships. Undergoing marketing efforts to promote the business on social media platforms collaborating with marketing agency for website updates editing blogs and analytics of online leads.

Senior Kitchen and Bath Specialist

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

National Bath Design Specialist

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2021

Provide support to all 150 ProSource showrooms with expertise in plumbing products, pricing, suppliers, design, and training.Develop and implement Showroom guidelines to effectively display, specify, and promote plumbing to achieve sales goals, within budget requirements.Curriculum content development and conduct monthly Kitchen and Bath training for designers and sales associates, delivery via in-person or virtual, and life cycle management of content. Supply chain development and relationship management with major Kitchen and Bath manufacturers for national dealer network with 150 franchisees. Design of exclusive Plumbing Merchandiser, vendor program, and curating product assortment. Tasks included: establishing the business case to franchisees, subcontracting manufacture, coordinating distribution across all franchisees, and establishing margin. Resulting in improved sales by 30% of budget sales in 2020 and 2021.Collaborate with Marketing department for seasonal promotions, negotiating manufacturer special pricing, and content for promotional materials

Kitchen and Bath Designer

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

Implementation of pilot for bath department for Earth City location. Managed installation of all vignettes. Provided complete set of construction drawings and full plumbing specifications. Designing to clients’ budget.Developed local relationships with different vendors, negotiated pricing, and logistics to improve margin. Phase two of the pilot involved remodeling of the showroom and implementation of new plumbing manufacturers.

Kitchen and Bath Designer/Inside Sales

• Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

As inside sales, for major Cambria fabricator in Saint Louis completed take off for client’s countertop replacement projects, determining quantities of square footage and quotes. Collaborated with template and installation team on all information needed, including sinks and faucets. Other responsibilities include quoting countertop to wholesale customers and maintaining relationship with various suppliers. As inside sales, for major Cambria fabricator in Saint Louis completed take off for client’s countertop replacement projects, determining quantities of square footage and quotes. Collaborated with template and installation team on all information needed, including sinks and faucets. Other responsibilities include quoting countertop to wholesale customers and maintaining relationship with various suppliers.

Kitchen and Bath Designer/Inside Sales

• Aug 2007 - Jan 2013

Manage projects from needs assessment, design, product specification to Installation. Provide for each project: conceptual design, including estimating, budgeting, products specifications, and full construction drawings. Making recommendations based on space planning, with broad product knowledge and design detail, monitoring lead time for all materials ordered. Pre-Construction walk-thru and job-site visits during construction. Provide Customer Service in every stage of the project. Manage projects from needs assessment, design, product specification to Installation. Provide for each project: conceptual design, including estimating, budgeting, products specifications, and full construction drawings. Making recommendations based on space planning, with broad product knowledge and design detail, monitoring lead time for all materials ordered. Pre-Construction walk-thru and job-site visits during construction. Provide Customer Service in every stage of the project.

Residential Architect Assistant

• Aug 2005 - Feb 2007

Assisted the principal with field measurements, reviewed and proofing of redlines to AutoCAD drawings to production of full construction documents. Meeting with clients for presentation of proposed design and discussion of design options. Assisting with bids, building permits, and customer service. Assisted the principal with field measurements, reviewed and proofing of redlines to AutoCAD drawings to production of full construction documents. Meeting with clients for presentation of proposed design and discussion of design options. Assisting with bids, building permits, and customer service.

CAD & Draft Tutor

• Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

Architectural Graphics and AutoCAD Tutor - Assisting students with their projects and demonstrating proper way to draft and use of AutoCAD. Architectural Graphics and AutoCAD Tutor - Assisting students with their projects and demonstrating proper way to draft and use of AutoCAD.

Engineering department Assistant (contract)

• Apr 2004 - Aug 2004

Redraw parts on AutoCAD and transfer into Jet Cam (software), assign parts appropriate material and quantities to be produced. Programmed daily production on manufacturing presses and organized files. Redraw parts on AutoCAD and transfer into Jet Cam (software), assign parts appropriate material and quantities to be produced. Programmed daily production on manufacturing presses and organized files.

Pricing & Inventory Lead

• Nov 2001 - Mar 2004

As Pricing and Inventory Lead, supervised four employees, delegating tasks and determining due dates. Setting displays and signage for all departments. As Pricing and Inventory Lead, supervised four employees, delegating tasks and determining due dates. Setting displays and signage for all departments.

Accounts payable clerk

• 1998 - 1999

Customer Service, prepared payments transfers. Communication with vendors account receivable. Customer Service, prepared payments transfers. Communication with vendors account receivable.