Experience

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  Ann Meola Interiors

  • Owner

    • 1984 - Present

    - Completed 50 residential and 5 commercial projects on time and on budget by providing excellent interior design and project management services.- Increased revenue by 20% and decreased costs by 10% by applying a new concept design, finished drawings, space planning, oversaw and managed multiple projects, prepared working drawings via CAD, - - Sketch Up and hand drafting.- Presented and specified products to customers, ordered products, and managed on-site projects. - Designed and taught over 45+ CEU and other professional courses to over 810 students at various UC campuses and Junior Colleges in the SF Bay Area. - Collaborated with Ann Sacks Tile on a new tile line, and successfully increased revenue by 15%

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  Garage Doors Unlimited Inc

  • Poway, California, United States

  • Outside Sales Representative

    • Mar 2021 - Jun 2023
    • Poway, California, United States

    - Promoted and closed $1.8M in sales of garage doors and custom metal awning windows by reaching out to current customers, using sales techniques, and identifying the specific needs of each customer.- Provided expert advice and solutions to clients on all aspects of steel, wood, glass doors, and windows.Improved the relationship with our vendors by making a partnership with Dixieline, Marrokal Design & Construction, and all of San Diego Costco Leads.- Met with 750+ clients to achieve the perfect combination of style and efficiency for individual needs.- Maintained an impressive client base while exceeding monthly goals, by providing an exceptional client service.- Revised awning window specification sheets and instructions for installers with a close attention to detail to attract a new client base. - Increased sales volume by 50% by developing and implementing a marketing plan that included weekly client visits and daily phone sales.

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  Milgard Windows and Doors

  • Southern California, Las Vegas, Arizona

  • Architectural Representative

    • Mar 2018 - Apr 2020
    • Southern California, Las Vegas, Arizona

    - Increased sales by 30% by educating architects, designers, general contractors, dealers, developers, and homeowners on the Milgard value proposition and product specifications in Southern California, Las Vegas, and Arizona.- Developed long-term relationships with clients and facilitated product knowledge training, developed PowerPoint presentations for sales meetings and training decks.- Educated 200+ architects per year on Milgard line of products, assisted with technical questions, and promoted Milgard through trade/home shows and other media outlets.- Implemented a process to write and deliver specifications, training events, CEU's and events to architects, dealers, and multi-family units, which resulted in a 100% increase in the number of architects with whom the company had established relationships with.- Worked cross-functionally with engineers to obtain answers to proposed questions on windows, doors, and to help develop new tests on the product.

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  FLOR

  • Palo Alto, CA

  • Sales and Design Consultant for Interface

    • Jul 2013 - Apr 2017
    • Palo Alto, CA

    - Improved customer satisfaction from 75% to 100% by assisting with design layout for residential and commercial projects using Google Sketch Up. - Exceeded monthly sales objectives and exceeded individual and corporate goals in a team selling environment by maintaining a positive attitude and providing the highest level of customer service.- Managed store website, updated internal reports, provided administrative duties that increased efficiency and accuracy of store processes.- Increased sales by 50% through new customer acquisition and returning customer loyalty.- Organized 30+ special in-store events, handled daily financial sales transactions and balanced cash drawer and bank statements with no errors.

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  U.C. Santa Cruz Extension

  • Teacher

    • 1993 - 2008

    -Taught 4 core classes: Space Planning, Basic Presentation Techniques, Introduction To Interior Design, and Materials

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  Cañada College

  • Teacher

    • 2001 - 2004

    Taught Basic Techniques and Materials course

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  West Valley College

  • Teacher

    • 2001 - 2002

    Taught Senior Level Portfolio Course