caroline rodgers

Showroom Manager

Alkusari Stone

Feb 2017 / Dec 2018

- Showroom operations including managing employees, tracking sales and fiscal planning - Presented AIA CES presentations for major high end residential firms in Houston, Texas - Increased sales through inside and outside sales development efforts - Interior design consulting to the trade and public - Preformed take offs and prepared estimates for multiple large-scale complex architectural projects

Interior Designer

Laurel & Wolf

Sep 2016 / Dec 2018

- Online interior design and client relations - Handled entire design process of each won project from beginning to end - Developed concept board presentations, FF&E selections, space planning, and managed budget

Interior Design/Sales

Vieux Interiors

Apr 2014 / Jan 2017

- Assisted in showroom operations and management - Increased sales by assisting designers with selections and managed custom orders to fit designers specifications - Conducted in-home design consultations and made recommendations - Led showroom merchandising, marketing efforts, and inventory management

Interior Design/Sales

CIrca Lighting

Jun 2012 / Apr 2014

- Managed visual merchandising and displays of lighting showroom - Exhibited exceptional customer care and service assisting inside/outside sales, design and daily store operations - Led in-home design consultations and recommendations - ASID & ALA Lighting Specialist Certification

Interior Design

Houston Community College

Jun 2012 / Apr 2014

GPA 3.7, Completed while working full-time after achieving a degree in Marketing from Arizona State University.

Marketing

Arizona State University

Jun 2012 / Apr 2014

GPA in major: 3.8, Cumulative GPA: 3.5; Cum Laude