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Shirley Knipp is a seasoned interior designer with 17+ years of experience in commercial and residential projects. She has managed A&D divisions, represented manufacturers, and led small design firms to win major public projects. Shirley holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree from Kansas State University.

Experience

  • Spellman Hardwoods Inc
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area
    • Architectural Specifications Rep
      • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019
      • Phoenix, Arizona Area

      Managed the commercial A&D division of decorative surfaces. Represented 15 manufacturers including HPL, solid surface, quartz, porcelain, veneer, and metal laminate. Developed and maintained relationships with architecture and design firms to grow new business opportunities by driving specs.

  • Design Within Reach
    • Scottsdale, AZ
    • Account Executive
      • Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
      • Scottsdale, AZ

      Design Within Reach represented the best collection of modern furniture in the world. I performed all aspects of the customer experience, from initial client engagement to post-delivery follow up. I drove sales, both in-house and out-reach, through effective communication, client relationships ...

  • Nevers Industries
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Manager, Western Region
      • 2013 - 2014
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

      Developed and managed 13-state Western Region. Created and implemented strategic marketing and sales plans for specific territories while delivering exceptional customer service. Expanded existing partnerships by positioning the value of programs to prospective partners and sales representatives ...

    • Senior Sales & Marketing Executive
      • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012
      • Phoenix, AZ

      Developed, implemented and measured local and regional strategic marketing plans in order to establish growth within a competitive market. Managed relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders that supported business development and established marketing priorities. Networke...

    • President
      • 1993 - 2010
      • Phoenix, Arizona

      Owner, business developer, designer, manager, HR, accounting and all things required. Successfully led small design firm to win major public projects, while gaining client satisfaction and significant client retention and referrals. Provided professional architectural interior design services by...

    • Interior Designer/Design Director
      • Jun 1980 - Jan 1993
      • Phoenix and Dallas

Education

  • Kansas State University
  • Fort Hays State University

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Industry Focus. “Architecture and Planning”

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