Experience

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  KOHLER Signature Store by Facets of Cherry Creek

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Operations Coordinator

    • Jul 2023 - Present

    The Kohler Signature Store is a high-end kitchen and bath showroom that offers a comprehensive shopping experience and service for homeowners, design trade and contractors. We offer the Kohler family of brands, including Kallista, Robern and Ann Sacks for everything for a project in one stop.

  • Design Consultant

    • Aug 2018 - Present

    Offering everything needed for new or remodel Kitchen & Bath projects, from Decorative Plumbing, Cabinetry, Tile and answers to all the questions, for Homeowners as well as Trade customers. With tools that come with almost 20 years in the biz, I'll guide a space to the next level of dreamy!

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  Moonflower Essentials LLC

  • Proprietor & Production Chief

    • Jan 2005 - Present

    Moonflower Essentials' beautifully handcrafted Artisanal Soaps and luxury Body Products are formulated with high-integrity, earth-friendly, moisturizing ingredients and pure essential oils in small batches, created naturally in Denver Colorado. Mindful elements for nourishing self-care...Purely Botanical!Available online and at select stores. * Created an enterprise of health-focused body products; developed relationships with professional mentors, suppliers, boutique & spa owners and customers; steadily grew a consumer base of several hundred by sharing my passion through informing others about homeopathic benefits and the senses* Launched a new e-commerce website, designed packaging and planned a marketing program* Calculated costs, ingredient & product inventories and managed accounting using Quickbooks, Soapmaker and Windows software* Learned medicinal uses of essential oils, aromatherapy and blending with base oils, integrating them to formulate recipes and techniques for exquisitely handcrafted natural products including cold-process soaps, moisturizing lotions, lip balms, body oils, shea butters, bath teas and fizzing bath bombs* Maintained business on a part-time basis

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  Rampart Supply

  • Denver CO

  • Showroom Consultant

    • Mar 2013 - Nov 2017
    • Denver CO

    Sales associate with enthusiastic, positive, attentive, detail-oriented and authentic character, experienced in interior design, construction services, hospitality and healthy-living industries. My variety of skills lead to adaptability toward a broad spectrum of assignments, communication styles and work environments. I contribute my expertise and creativity through education, problem-solving, event planning and social networking.* Effectively managed appointments, accurate quotes, specification packages, orders, payments, deliveries and product questions in a timely manner* Strived to meet monthly sales goals and maintained strong profit margins* Developed new customer accounts and company loyalty through networking, events and expert service; maintained confident, trusting relationships with homeowners, designers, architects, general contractors and plumbers* Contributed to training of new showroom staff and held cooperative working relationships* Represented Rampart Supply as an industry member of NKBA & ASID* Operated with SXE, SpecBooks and Microsoft Excel & Outlook software

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  Martz Supply Co

  • Solutions Bath & Kitchen Gallery

  • Sales Associate

    • Sep 2001 - Feb 2013
    • Solutions Bath & Kitchen Gallery

    * Experienced salesperson working in an upscale decorative plumbing showroom with Kohler Premier status. I established and maintained confident, trusting relationships with builders, plumbers, architects, designers and homeowners* Well-versed in environmental conservation efforts, especially water efficiency* Attained "Top 30" status among Kohler salespeople nationally, 2005-2010* Organizer & host of a successful series of informative events featuring prevalent manufacturers including Bain Ultra, Hansgrohe and Kohler* Travel to trade shows and manufacturers' headquarters for product introductions, incorporating brainstorming sessions with executives & industrial design teams* Clearly guide the plumbing selection process with high levels of expertise, suggest design layouts with knowledgeable easy-to-understand explanations, and offer fixtures to fit any variety of style & budget, need & desire* Serve as primary communications liaison between the trades and their clients regarding Martz products* Enhanced profitability through streamlining the sales proposal process, setting clear customer expectations and improving pricing accuracy* Select and arrange product displays* Company advocate as a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association March 2007 - December 2009* Operated with Eclipse, Photoshop and Microsoft Excel & Outlook software

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  Self-Employed

  • International

  • Professional Sailing Crew aboard private yachts

    • Aug 1995 - Feb 2001
    • International

    * Handled world-class yachts ranging 65' to 108' among crews of two to five in over 30K nautical miles, exploring regions including coastal North America, the Caribbean, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands* As Deckhand, conducted navigation, night-watch and maneuvers at sea, plus light repairs, woodwork and renovations* As Cook and Stewardess, supplied provisions, hosted guests and prepared savory meals paired with wines, ambiance and seamless service. Also assisted in sailing and maintenance

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  Consolidated Food Management, Fred's Homegrown Cafe, Pour La France

  • Seattle WA and Denver CO

  • Cook, Caterer and Server

    • 1997 - 2001
    • Seattle WA and Denver CO

    Seasonal work between sailing crew positions and during transition between cities

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  Markie Nelson Interior Design

  • Seattle WA

  • Interior Designer

    • Sep 1993 - Aug 1995
    • Seattle WA

    Specialized in residential design, decorating, small-scale hospitality and builders' model homes

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  Potter Stewart Associates

  • Bellevue WA

  • Interior Designer & Retail Sales

    • Mar 1993 - Sep 1993
    • Bellevue WA

    During my regional transition, performed a mix of design services and furniture sales

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  Edwin James & Associates, Space Inceptions, William McWhorter and Femino Alonzo Interiors

  • Los Angeles CA

  • Interior Designer, Expediter and Draftsperson

    • Sep 1989 - Feb 1993
    • Los Angeles CA

    Provided services for a wide spectrum of local and international clients with high-end residential to light commercial, including design-build projects