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QUALIFICATIONS Expert Custom Carpet Design & Surface Execution / Seasoned Production Coordinator/ Design Consultant /Certified Color Specialist /Education & Career Guidance / Presentation Building & Management CONSULTANT SUMMARY OF Connect with clients to assist in project design development from concept to QUALIFICATIONS production. Provide excellent customer service. Maintain and coach creative's towards AND SKILLS realistic production and delivery goals. Maintain active relationship with clients through detailed follow ups. Seek repeat business. COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT Implement design and color direction for proposed carpet collections and sampling. Assist in brand building and showroom presence. Able to stylize and direct surface execution for hand tufted and woven goods. Oversee sample development and processing. Strong understanding of tufted, knotted and woven processes. Experienced axminster carpet designer. Liaison between design teams and factories. Provide direction for design collections and product development. Follow up on sample review. Implement time line for soft launch and full launch. Travel to source. CAD RELATED Proficient using Ned Graphics Texcelle and Catalog Creator. Experienced in Illustrator and Photoshop. Proficient using Social Media communications, Microsoft word, Power Point, Excel and Publisher. Familiar with Adobe InDesign. Extensive experience scanning, printing, photography, scaling design and development of repeats. Seasoned storyboard creator. MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION Educate, train and guide designers and manufacturers for superior results and goal achievement. Team player with ability to motivate and build moral. Provide clear detailed instruction with all aspects of production. Educate and inform staff and sales persons on product use. Collaborate with management and design teams to facilitate project flow and sensible time lines. Troubleshoot and advise to rectify. Communicate instruction through email and design visuals with factories and production staff.
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| (Confidential) | Owner | 1/2017 - Present |
| (Confidential) | Sales And Design Consultant | 1/2016 - Present |
| Crossley | Sales And Design Consultant | 1/2016 - 1/2016 |
| Patterson Flynn & Martin | Design Director | 1/2014 - 1/2016 |
| Tai Ping Commercial Usa | Senior Design Project Manager | 1/2008 - 1/2013 |
| The Rug Designer's Studio Inc | Owner | 1/2006 - 1/2013 |
| Marc Phillips Decorative Rugs | Collections Design | 1/2006 - 1/2008 |
| Tai Ping Rbc Division | Director Of Custom Design | 1/2004 - 1/2006 |
| Ulster Carpets Inc. | Axminster Carpet Designer | 1/2001 - 1/2004 |
| Patterson Flynn And Martin Inc. | Production Coordinator, Designer | 1/2000 - 1/2001 |
| (Confidential) | Adjunct Assistant Professor | 1/1997 - Present |
| Self Employed | Freelance Carpet Designer | 1/1994 - 1/2000 |
| Patterson Flynn And Martin Inc. | Carpet Designer | 1/1990 - 1/1994 |
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