JEAN A.

THOMASON

Twenty-six years of business experience with responsibilities that

center on marketing, sales and kitchen, bath and home interior design
and color coordination involving selection and installation of
cabinetry, counter tops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting.

SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE

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Direct responsibilities that include:
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Routine and crisis management of a sole ownership business
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Interface with potential clients to direct and advise on product
options and then design the end product to meet those expectations
within set budget parameters.
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Development of marketing and sales programs for media and web use
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In depth product knowledge required to facilitate sales of a wide
selection of vendor merchandise
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Creative design using CAD 20-20 for Interior Design, Version 8.1
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Handle client installation scheduling and resolve vendor and client
issues

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
OWNER/MANAGER - RETAIL CABINET, COUNTER AND FLOORING STORE
Custom HouseWorks, Anderson, SC
4/07 to Present
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 Owner and on-site manager/designer of a 2,000 sq. ft. retail
cabinet, counter & flooring store
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Using 20-20 8.1 perform all design, product selection, pricing,
color and style co-ordination on a full time six days a week basis.
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Handle all ordering, installation co-ordination and client follow-up
responsibilities
Resolve client and vendor issues
KITCHEN / BATH DESIGNER
Home Depot, Boynton Beach, Fl
5/03 to 10/06
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Using in-depth industry knowledge, assist clients in selecting
products driven by design, applicability, price and quality
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Qualify potential clients
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Develop and present 20/20 project renderings and pricing
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Close sale
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Customer follow-up & problem resolution

Jean Thomason Resume, Cont.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Prism Consulting a" Part Time
10/95 to 10/06
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Commercial Office Design
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General office administration responsibilities
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Tracking expenses and related accounting
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Special research assignments as required
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Internet market research
Sales / Design Creative Kitchens, Coral Springs, Florida
1/99 a" 8/99
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Kitchen Design
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Sales
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Office Coverage
SALES / DESIGN
Irpinia Kitchens, Boca Raton, FL
4/98 to 12/98
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Kitchen and bath designer/salesperson
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Developed new business and managed on-site installation

BUSINESS SKILLS
Sales / Marketing
Management & Administration
Problem Resolution
Business Development - Sales Planning and Prospecting TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Creative CAD design using 20/20 Ver. 8.1
Internet Research (Vendor/Product)
MS Word
Technical & Status Report Composition
1823 E. Greenville Street Anderson, South Carolina 29621
864-225-8017 954-290-4664 (cell) jean@ustomhouseworks.com