HUNTER R. HAAGER
Chicago
Summary
Highly organized commercial & residential Design Consultant with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Regularly demonstrates the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects with competing priorities to ensure utmost satisfaction for B2B and consumer clients. Successfully closes sales calls and acquires new clientele with a tactical perspective. Skilled in conducting in-person and virtual design appointments for hardware, lighting, furnishings, and bath finishes. Adept at coaching, mentoring, and evaluating personnel to maximize their potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Consultatnt
Wayfair
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
- Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
- Met with over 10 B2B & consumer clients per week to discuss design vision and individual needs.
- Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
Assistant Design Sales & Service Manager
REJUVENATION
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated Design Consultations and managed storewide sales in a B2B and customer-focused environment.
- Efficiently executed multiple tasks while managing several large-scale Trade & Consumer projects.
- Ensured adequate staffing and store upkeep/management.
- Served as a role model for sales associates and Designers within the Rejuvenation Brand.
- Conducted sales calls, B2B consultations, and design appointments both virtually and in person.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored designers to professionally handle consumer & trade clientele.
- Worked alongside the Regional Trade Sales Rep to ensure success with B2B clients.
Design Sales Lead
THE TILE SHOP
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Cultivated personalized designs for various spaces.
- Hosted Trade events as the Lead B2B Design Sales Rep for the regional Indiana location.
- Developed relationships with trade & consumer clients; resulting in $70-100k in monthly sales.
- Provided exceptional service, leading to a 25% increase in new business quarterly.
- Trained incoming Design Sales associates to maintain relationships with both B2B and consumer clients.
Freelance Personal Design Assistant
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured retail & consumer vendor questions were resolved.
- Executed travel arrangements for Designers & other team members.
- Completed business correspondence and administrative tasks effectively.
- Organized client meetings, B2B events, & client dinners/social events.
Education
Interior Design Certificate - Residential & Commercial Design
THE INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE
01.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- IOS
- Google Sheets
- Google Calendar
- Google Drive
- Design
- POS Sales Operations
- Visual Merchandising
- Residential Design
- Commercial Design
- Social Media Engagement
- Creative Solution Development
- Service Experience Specialist
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Lighting Design
- Graphic presentations
- Design Files
- Spoke
- Adobe Suite
- Customer needs assessment
Timeline
Design Consultatnt
Wayfair
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Design Sales & Service Manager
REJUVENATION
04.2024 - Current
Design Sales Lead
THE TILE SHOP
12.2022 - 04.2024
Freelance Personal Design Assistant
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
03.2022 - 01.2023
Interior Design Certificate - Residential & Commercial Design
THE INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE
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