Sales/Design Consultant
| Industry Focus: | Sales & Sales Management, Other | Experience: | 3 – 5 Years | |
| Education Level: | Some College | Security Clearance: | None | |
MICHELLE MAUGHN
Lot 67, Apt. 3A WARRENS TERRACE, WARRENS
ST. MICHAEL
BRIDGETOWN,
BARBADOS
(246)424-2425 (h)/263-8728©
xai2@hotmail.com
Profile
I am a quiet but strong individual that is committed to any professional position I seek. I have experience in home and commercial design which is complemented with sales experience in home decor accessories.
I am a team player that can work efficiently on my own when required. I am always willing to gain more knowledge and skill through private or company training to further my development in the design/construction industry.
Objective
To give customers the best sales experience ever by using my knowledge of design and experience in the construction industry to inform them of the best way possible to bring functionality and their style to the space or home.
Work Experience
Kitchen Designer
4/2006 - 2/2009: Tile Gallery Inc., Bridgetown, Barbados
Produced kitchen layouts using the kitchen suppliers CAD program (three suppliers to choose from).
Wrote the quotations for kitchens and appliances.
Found new sales leads that may require kitchen quotes.
Had face to face or telephone meetings with clients/agents to discuss options and/or alternatives for proposed kitchen layouts.
Sent orders to supplier, confirmed the orders and supplied all pertinent info to supplier.
Contacted and supplied clients with relevant information about their order.
Followed up on kitchens progress during manufacture and shipping.
Checked kitchens pieces on arrival at companys property.
Supervised kitchen installation and dealt with any issues.
Architectural Technician
1/2006 - 3/2006: The Attic Limited, Holetown, St. James, Barbados
Created working drawings for construction based on the architects direction.
Learnt and utilized the CAD program Vector Works.
Kitchen Designer
1/2005 - 12/2005: DOMUS Kitchens, Bridgetown, Barbados
Designed and sold kitchens.
Was challenged as this was my introduction to sales and design.
Learned about space management and how to advise the client on what could or could not be done based on the shape of the kitchen.
Draftsperson
8/1998 - 12/2004: SCS Architects Ltd., Bridgetown, Barbados
CAD Drafter/Designer of plans and details to private and commercial buildings.
Education
4/2009 (to begin studies) - Rhodec International (Distance Learning Course)
Interior Decorator Course : Associate Diploma
9/2004 - Barbados Institute of Management & Productivity, Bridgetown, Barbados
Fundamentals of Marketing Diploma
7/1998 - The Barbados Community College, Bridgetown, Barbados
Certification: Fashion Design Certificate
7/1997 - Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, Bridgetown, Barbados
Certification: Architectural Drafting Diploma
9/1995 - The Barbados Community College, Bridgetown, Barbados
Certification: City and Guilds Ordinary Technician Diploma In Building And Civil Engineering
6/1993 - The St. Michael School, Bridgetown, Barbados
High School or equivalent (Caribbean Examinations Council Certificate)
GRADE 2: Mathematics, English, Principles of Business, Art and Technical Drawing
GRADE 3: Chemistry, Physics and Spanish
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
AutoCAD 2009 ; any design or CAD based software learnt quickly
Blue Printing
Microsoft Excel (intermediate)
Microsoft Word/Publisher (intermediate)
Photocopiers/fax machines/scanners
Referees:
Mr. Selwyn Small
SCS Architects Ltd.,
Kingston Terrace,
St. Michael
BARBADOS
Tel: (246) 437-1533
Mr. Gregory Gale (formerly the Showroom Manager of Tile Gallery Inc.)
Just Build,
Fontabelle,
St. Michael
BARBADOS
Tel: (246) 256-8453
