OBJECTIVE

To obtain a career with a strong progressive company where I could utilize my experience and training in the design field

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Directed & managed all product selection operations within Home Builder Division
Designed, organized, and contracted all aspects of builder design facility and one community design facility.
Practical hands-on experience with construction phases, including extensive knowledge of materials and finishes
Proficient in CAD 2000/2002 operation, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Approach, EV2 (Builder’s P&E application)

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Parkview homes, Florida Division

Purchasing Agent, 2006 –Present

· Directed and managed all purchasing activity for Parkview Homes

· Served as the ultimate contact in the division for all vendors, including preparing bid packages, collecting pricing, maintaining scopes of work, vendor files and insurance records, administering contracts, controlling budgets, and facilitating payment.

Centex Homes, West Florida Division

Options Manager, 2005 –2006

Estimating/purchasing agent assigned to merchandise and price options offered in the Selection Center, ensuring appropriate product mix, and logical price points for product mix.
Ensure maintenance of displays and current product samples
Participate with selection of vendors based on quality of work, product, and pricing
Developed product offerings, boards and merchandising displays for West Florida Fox & Jacob Communities.

Centex Homes, West Florida Division

Selection Studio Consultant, 2002 – 2004

Advised a broad range of new homeowners with interior finish selections
Enabled buyers to meet budgets through careful decisions based upon product knowledge and style recognition
Responsible for completing and processing numerous contracts of significant value

Home Depot, Tampa, FL

Design sales associate, 1999 – 2000

Handled large ticket product/ labor orders including window treatments, wall coverings, and flooring
Consistently one of top sale performers within department, with substantial amount of return business

Impel Designs, Tampa, FL

Assistant Faux Finisher, 1998 - 1999

Assisted owner in applying a large variety of specialty finishes and murals in high-end and model homes,
Worked with designers selecting colors, and color schemes

US ARMY, Schofield Barracks, HI

Infantry Team Leader, 1992 - 1998

Supported the orders and intent of chain of command, by exceeding standards of given tasks
Recognized for outstanding initiative and attention to detail
Managed and was responsible for the job performance and lives of four individuals

EDUCATION

International Academy of Design, Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design – March 2004

Associate of Science in Interior Design – June 2001

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

· Winner of the 2003 ASID Florida North Chapter Meredith Lacey Award

· Participated with selected design team on HGTV’s program “Designer’s Challenge”

· Created and applied mural featured in a Nationally published book, “Dream Walls” by Charles Randall (May 2004)

· Awarded Tampa Bay Interior Design Association 1999 Scholarship Award for outstanding design abilities and accomplishments in Interior Design

· Earned numerous awards for Interior Design projects in school competitions

· Current Allied member and former President of the International Academy of Design and Technology’s American Society of Interior Design’s Student Chapter