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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Custom Tile Design Consultant with over 7 years of experience and training in the world of tile and stone.

I have a passion for residential design with a focus on tile surfaces including but not limited to porcelain, ceramics,saltillo, glass, travertine, marble, slate and granite.

Skills
  • Extensive knowledge of type, style and proper application of various families of tile.
  • Highly experienced in layout design, multiple pattern formats and the Feng Shui of tile.
  • Skilled in calculation square footages and linear calculations to ensure accurate amounts of product to be purchased. (including how to calculate for drop, and patterns)
  • Ability to accurately read blue prints and floor plans, also familiar with The Tile Council Handbook of North America Specs and protocols.
  • Proper knowledge of use of power tools and safety measures
  • Successful at building a tile portfolio and developing a client base in Knoxville and the surrounding areas with builders, installers and interior designers.
  • Ability to understand and suggest product based on needs and desire and selection of clients while respecting budgets.
  • Comfortable with training product knowledge proper applications and design elements of tile in public or using online platforms.
  • Proficient in rendering drawings via free hand or on software platforms to assist with clients with visual presentations of the proposed design
  • Skilled in creating concept boards using multiple design elements from the full scope of the project to develop inspiration and perception
  • Excellent in design and budget coordinating skills
  • Brand Knowledge, trend aware and product innovation
  • Clear and concise phone & email communication skills
  • Computer literate & online research proficient
Experience
Custom Window Treatment Specialist , 10/2014 to Current
JC Penney Co Inc./Budget Blinds/GraberCity, STATE,

Conduct in-home consultations helping clients define design needs and desires while balancing budget and function
Collaborated with builders and architects during construction process, selecting interior surfaces, textiles, and window treatments
Effectively built a customer base through lead-generation, prospecting and networking
Created design scheme presentations to guide clients through visualizing concept and modify product selections
Measure, quote and order product to be used in design including overseeing installations and operations to final detail
Coordinate vendor training & co-worker meetings for myself, managers, and store associates to enhance product knowledge
Monitor and track jobs notating daily information on jobs pending

Schedule installations and service call meetings with clients at their home encompassing a 75-mile radius of Knoxville

Freelance Interior Designer, 01/2008 to 01/2014
Self EmployedCity, STATE,

Built a portfolio of interior design applications including but not limited to, building headboards, refinishing furniture, tiling backsplashes, painting walls, Trompe l'oeil, Seasonal Decorating (Christmas displays) lighting design

Consulted with clients on furniture and art selection, placement, wall colors and design elements on any remodel

Created timelines and estimated project cost

Consulted with contractors, builders, painters electricians, plumbers and landscape artist to complete projects

Sketch design plans and created Design boards to help clients visualize interior design goal

Tile Design Specialist, 01/2004 to 12/2007
Tile SensationsCity, STATE,

Specialized in unique design layouts using tiles for Bathrooms, Kitchens, Hearths, Patios, and Backsplashes etc.

Sold and Designed with World Renowned Tile Innovators such as Lunada Bay Tile, Ann Sacks Tile Motawi Tile, Crossville Tile and Bizazza (to name a few)

Measured and calculated amounts of tile needed to execute installation using blue-prints or schematics (calculating several layouts and patterns with numerous sizes of products in one pattern)

Made house calls and set up showroom meetings to assist clients and help determine the design specific to area of application

Familiar with the "Tile Council Handbook" , processes of installation on various types of flooring and tile including but not limited to glass, stone, ceramic and porcelain

Worked with a variety of clients daily including interior designers, contractors, and installers

Selected and ordered samples for showroom display

Built and created tile sample boards to help clients visualize inspiration

Managed Showroom, greeted customers, arranged product displays, periodically ordered samples and decor for showroom

Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Graphic Design, Expected in 05/2004 to Pellissippi State Community College - Knoxville, TN
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School Attended

  • Pellissippi State Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Custom Window Treatment Specialist
  • Freelance Interior Designer
  • Tile Design Specialist

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science

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