Karin Frost
KARIN FROST
820 Bank Street South Pasadena CA, ------------, ------------
MANAGER, INTERIOR DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGMENT
MANAGER
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate design team on site and in showroom through entire project with ultimate goal of providing excellent client experience and customer service while meeting sales goals. Worked with general contractors, designers etc. to grow and cultivate new prospects while also coaching in-showroom specialists on how to approach, qualify and motivate prospective clients.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Impeccable style with an eye for the smallest detail. Expert in providing effective space planning and interior design solutions for residential, office, and commercial projects. Skilled in researching material and implementing cost effective elements to keep project costs under budget. Demonstrated excellence in conducting client interviews and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Established, cultivated and maintained client relationships throughout entire design process.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Managed projects by first setting client expectations clearly, communicating with clients on their project and budgetary goals and then setting client appointments, in home appointments with general contractors, mid-point reviews in home and final walk through and punch list appointments. Maintained accurate client paperwork: Scope documents, product spec sheets, design plans (kitchen cabinet designs etc.) Translated labor quotes into client contracts, built project contracts and kept records of client project details including change orders etc. Communicated with General contractors, installers etc. throughout project and guided clients from beginning to end of project.
SKILLS
Design Consultation, Trend Research, Soft Goods & Upholstery Design, Color & Fabric selection, Window & Floor Treatments, Kitchen cabinet selection, flooring and paint selection, Bath fashion selection ,Luxury Appliance Selection, Lighting plans and product selection, Project and budget Management
Proficient in Buildertrend, ProCore, Design Manager, Icovia, Sketch Up, Photoshop, MS Office, MS Excel and
Quickbooks 20/20
EDUCATION Master’s Degree Program- Interior Design | University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications | University of Denver
CAREER Pirch, Glendale, CA
Sales Consultant, Luxury kitchen and bath design, Presently
Sales of luxury high end residential appliances and bath
Provided clients with first class sales experience during research and purchase for
Residential design projects.
• Worked with high end designers, builders and private clients.
Ethan Allen, Torrance, CA
Residential Design and Sales, 2018-2019
Conducted in-depth client interviews and practiced active listening to determine the best interior design solution for each individual project.
? Conceptualized and developed stylish and functional interior spaces, optimizing the use of given space.
? Clearly communicated design ideas by drafting detailed, computer generated floor plans that demonstrated concepts in proper scale and proportion.
? Selected and specified furnishings, finishes, materials, and colors from the company brand; customized furnishings and coordinated their fabrication.
? Placed orders, inspected installations, and provided consistent client follow-up.
? Strong sales responsibility.
? Effectively sold Ethan Allen products through persuasive client presentations.
? Insured the successful execution of all projects by working closely with vendors and suppliers.
Lowes, Louisville, CO
Project Specialist, Interior Design, September 2015 – 2018
Coordinated interior finishes and project management for whole house residential projects,
including kitchens and baths.
Managed entire projects from design concept to coordinating installation with General Contractor and managing punch lists and tracking completion of each project.
Responsibilities include:
? Sole designer and coordinator of interior finishes utilizing design boards, floor plans, lighting plans, 20/20
? Coordinating design selections with general contractor and cabinet designer specifications for kitchen and bath remodels
? Coordinated and selected finishes and products for appliances, paint, lighting, countertop, cabinetry, fashion plumbing, window treatments, art and furnishings
? Translated and coordinated general contractor labor quotes to present to client along with selected product in final presentation
? Sold project to client meeting their budgetary needs and meeting company sales goals in timely manner
? Entered product into company order management system maintaining accuracy
? Devised project schedule for each remodel with contractor, client and installation office.
? Tracked progress of each remodel to insure schedule was maintained.
? Communicated with sales specialists to research product, vendors to locate special order product.
? Communicate with clients to set expectation of each project, coordinate installation schedule and execute punch list and final walk through of projects.
Ethan Allen, Centennial, CO
Residential Design and Sales, 2013-2015
Conducted in-depth client interviews and practiced active listening to determine the best interior design solution for each individual project.
? Conceptualized and developed stylish and functional interior spaces, optimizing the use of given space.
? Clearly communicated design ideas by drafting detailed, computer generated floor plans that demonstrated concepts in proper scale and proportion.
? Selected and specified furnishings, finishes, materials, and colors from the company brand; customized furnishings and coordinated their fabrication.
? Placed orders, inspected installations, and provided consistent client follow-up.
? Strong sales responsibility.
? Effectively sold Ethan Allen products through persuasive client presentations.
? Ensured the successful execution of all projects by working closely with vendors and suppliers.
Smith & Noble Custom Window Treatments, Los Angeles, CA
Interior Design, Sales Consultant, October 2011-2012
Motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on building my business and personal client base.
Responsibilities include:
? New business development, prospecting for self-generated appointments.
? Confirming orders, obtain all details necessary to process window treatment orders on both company and self-generated appointments.
? Sales Meetings/Training, work regularly and often with a hands-on Regional Sales Manager to stay current on Smith+Noble products, industry design trends and achieve goals.
? Customer Service, create a memorable shopping experience by assisting with great design solutions and providing after the sale service in order to create repeat and referral business.
H.D. Buttercup/ Lillian August, Los Angeles, CA
Interior Designer and Sales Consultant, March 2010 – 2011
Contributed to the development and continued success of the Lillian August brand in the first West Coast showroom by executing professional design services to high end residential clients.
Responsibilities include:
? Elevated sales with entrepreneurial spirit.
? Proven track record of completed projects.
? Listened to clients needs and delivered excellent customer service.
? Worked collaboratively with other team members on projects.
? Strong work ethic of client follow - up, tracking orders and coordinating deliveries, etc.
Prior 15-year career as a television development executive.
KARIN FROST
820 Bank Street South Pasadena CA, ------------, ------------
MANAGER, INTERIOR DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGMENT
MANAGER
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate design team on site and in showroom through entire project with ultimate goal of providing excellent client experience and customer service while meeting sales goals. Worked with general contractors, designers etc. to grow and cultivate new prospects while also coaching in-showroom specialists on how to approach, qualify and motivate prospective clients.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Impeccable style with an eye for the smallest detail. Expert in providing effective space planning and interior design solutions for residential, office, and commercial projects. Skilled in researching material and implementing cost effective elements to keep project costs under budget. Demonstrated excellence in conducting client interviews and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Established, cultivated and maintained client relationships throughout entire design process.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Managed projects by first setting client expectations clearly, communicating with clients on their project and budgetary goals and then setting client appointments, in home appointments with general contractors, mid-point reviews in home and final walk through and punch list appointments. Maintained accurate client paperwork: Scope documents, product spec sheets, design plans (kitchen cabinet designs etc.) Translated labor quotes into client contracts, built project contracts and kept records of client project details including change orders etc. Communicated with General contractors, installers etc. throughout project and guided clients from beginning to end of project.
SKILLS
Design Consultation, Trend Research, Soft Goods & Upholstery Design, Color & Fabric selection, Window & Floor Treatments, Kitchen cabinet selection, flooring and paint selection, Bath fashion selection ,Luxury Appliance Selection, Lighting plans and product selection, Project and budget Management
Proficient in Buildertrend, ProCore, Design Manager, Icovia, Sketch Up, Photoshop, MS Office, MS Excel and
Quickbooks 20/20
EDUCATION Master’s Degree Program- Interior Design | University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications | University of Denver
CAREER Pirch, Glendale, CA
Sales Consultant, Luxury kitchen and bath design, Presently
Sales of luxury high end residential appliances and bath
Provided clients with first class sales experience during research and purchase for
Residential design projects.
• Worked with high end designers, builders and private clients.
Ethan Allen, Torrance, CA
Residential Design and Sales, 2018-2019
Conducted in-depth client interviews and practiced active listening to determine the best interior design solution for each individual project.
? Conceptualized and developed stylish and functional interior spaces, optimizing the use of given space.
? Clearly communicated design ideas by drafting detailed, computer generated floor plans that demonstrated concepts in proper scale and proportion.
? Selected and specified furnishings, finishes, materials, and colors from the company brand; customized furnishings and coordinated their fabrication.
? Placed orders, inspected installations, and provided consistent client follow-up.
? Strong sales responsibility.
? Effectively sold Ethan Allen products through persuasive client presentations.
? Insured the successful execution of all projects by working closely with vendors and suppliers.
Lowes, Louisville, CO
Project Specialist, Interior Design, September 2015 – 2018
Coordinated interior finishes and project management for whole house residential projects,
including kitchens and baths.
Managed entire projects from design concept to coordinating installation with General Contractor and managing punch lists and tracking completion of each project.
Responsibilities include:
? Sole designer and coordinator of interior finishes utilizing design boards, floor plans, lighting plans, 20/20
? Coordinating design selections with general contractor and cabinet designer specifications for kitchen and bath remodels
? Coordinated and selected finishes and products for appliances, paint, lighting, countertop, cabinetry, fashion plumbing, window treatments, art and furnishings
? Translated and coordinated general contractor labor quotes to present to client along with selected product in final presentation
? Sold project to client meeting their budgetary needs and meeting company sales goals in timely manner
? Entered product into company order management system maintaining accuracy
? Devised project schedule for each remodel with contractor, client and installation office.
? Tracked progress of each remodel to insure schedule was maintained.
? Communicated with sales specialists to research product, vendors to locate special order product.
? Communicate with clients to set expectation of each project, coordinate installation schedule and execute punch list and final walk through of projects.
Ethan Allen, Centennial, CO
Residential Design and Sales, 2013-2015
Conducted in-depth client interviews and practiced active listening to determine the best interior design solution for each individual project.
? Conceptualized and developed stylish and functional interior spaces, optimizing the use of given space.
? Clearly communicated design ideas by drafting detailed, computer generated floor plans that demonstrated concepts in proper scale and proportion.
? Selected and specified furnishings, finishes, materials, and colors from the company brand; customized furnishings and coordinated their fabrication.
? Placed orders, inspected installations, and provided consistent client follow-up.
? Strong sales responsibility.
? Effectively sold Ethan Allen products through persuasive client presentations.
? Ensured the successful execution of all projects by working closely with vendors and suppliers.
Smith & Noble Custom Window Treatments, Los Angeles, CA
Interior Design, Sales Consultant, October 2011-2012
Motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on building my business and personal client base.
Responsibilities include:
? New business development, prospecting for self-generated appointments.
? Confirming orders, obtain all details necessary to process window treatment orders on both company and self-generated appointments.
? Sales Meetings/Training, work regularly and often with a hands-on Regional Sales Manager to stay current on Smith+Noble products, industry design trends and achieve goals.
? Customer Service, create a memorable shopping experience by assisting with great design solutions and providing after the sale service in order to create repeat and referral business.
H.D. Buttercup/ Lillian August, Los Angeles, CA
Interior Designer and Sales Consultant, March 2010 – 2011
Contributed to the development and continued success of the Lillian August brand in the first West Coast showroom by executing professional design services to high end residential clients.
Responsibilities include:
? Elevated sales with entrepreneurial spirit.
? Proven track record of completed projects.
? Listened to clients needs and delivered excellent customer service.
? Worked collaboratively with other team members on projects.
? Strong work ethic of client follow - up, tracking orders and coordinating deliveries, etc.
Prior 15-year career as a television development executive.