Insurance Agency Owner Resume

Steve Carter
57, Stiles Street
Madison, WI, 2793
772-872-8322

OBJECTIVE

Looking for a challenging position within an aggressive company that can utilize my various capacities that would then grow into a career position.

SPECIAL SKILLS

  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints.
  • Ability to respond professionally in situations with difficult employees/vendor/customer issues or inquires.
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD program.
  • Superior knowledge in document management system, the internet & Microsoft Suite – Outlook, Excel & Word.
  • Demonstrate a flair for style and creative display techniques.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Senior Interior Designer (1996-Present)
Kohler Co. – Kohler, WI

  • Developed creative and innovative design concepts, analyze and resolve technical problems, ADA/code compliance, conduct feasibility studies, and cost estimates.
  • Reviewed and approved all interior design projects and furnishings before submitting to the Chairman for approval.
  • Developed preliminary design concepts through block diagrams, schematic layouts, and specifications.
  • Completed space planning options, details, and installation drawings on large scale projects.
  • Selected and presented interior finishes/furnishings recommendations.
  • Provided project budgets by estimating and preparing quotation specifications and review for compliance.
  • Conducted a post audit of capital expenditures on each project, when required.

Interior Designer (1991-1996)
Ashley Furniture Industries – Arcadia, WI

  • Designed showroom and office spaces for AFI & HSFI and coordination of their implementation.
  • Maintained consistency and integrity of showroom design and display through the preparation of showroom merchandise plan-o-grams.
  • Developed all aspects of store merchandise layout CAD’s including space planning, color scheme, seasonal and special events according to approved visual/merchandising directives.
  • Ensured the timely flow of all furniture and accessory merchandise to HomeStores.
  • Developed strong working relationship with RVM & Regional of Stores to foster strong spirit de corps among store and visual team.

EDUCATION

  • Master of Arts, Fine Arts

    Concordia University-Wisconsin, WI, 1991

  • Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
    Lawrence University, WI, 1988