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