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Sales Executive
FRED VILLEGAS
One Landmark Drive Phone: (845) 458-5073
Cornwall, NY 12518 fvillegas1@hvc.rr.com

DESIGN SPECIALIST

CORE SKILL AREAS:
20/20 6.1 Technologies Software
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Kitchen Designs & Layouts
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Project Lifecycle Management
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Space Planning & Utilization
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Add-On Sales Generation
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Bathroom Fixtures & Flooring Products
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Cabinet & Appliance Installation
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Office Interior Design & Remodeling
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Customer Relationship Building
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Sales Presentations & Closings
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Client Needs Fulfillment
 CAREER PROFILE

Creative, highly professional interior design specialist and consultant with 5 years of experience in using 20/20 kitchen design software. Adept at building client relationships.

 Designing Interiors  Able to translate concepts into effective design by integrating various elements, including proportion, color, space utilization, and functionality. Combine innovative thinking with logical design elements.
 Managing Projects  Experience in managing full cycle of projects, from requirement gathering and planning to development, closing, and follow-up.
 Meeting Expectations  Maintain consistent track record of fulfilling client and organizational goals. Highly adaptable to changing needs and requirements.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE HOME DEPOT – Newburgh, NY
Kitchen Design Consultant (2006-Present)
Kitchen Design Consultant (2004-2006; 2001-2003)
Assist customers in total coordination of kitchen design and remodeling projects. Consult with clients to review needs and present final project recommendation, applying creativity and balance to achieve customer satisfaction. Install kitchen cabinets, appliances, and Silestone/granite/laminate countertops. Coordinate projects with interior designer through completion stage.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Played key role in adding 30-40% in new installation revenues to average kitchen sale of $8,000-$10,000 by encouraging customers to allow Home Depot to install kitchen. Brought in additional $5,000-$8,000 through appliance sales.
 Generated average sales of $500,000-$700,000 annually and brought project sales from $8,000-$10,000 to $12,000-$15,000 (final sales coming in at ~$20,000) through recommendations for installation services and appliances/services.
 Earned Home Depot Service Award for Knowledge, Service & Commitment. Contributed recommendations to improve customer service, including practice of field calls by designers to ensure highest accuracy in design work.

EXECUTIVE STYLE, INC. – New York, NY
Fashion Consultant (1998-2001)
Consulted with executive clientele to provide recommendations for appropriate Made-to-Measure custom clothing.
 Utilized patented measuring approach developed by Clothing Science which allowed for delivery of custom-made clothing at fraction of the cost of clothes made by custom tailors.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED

BARNEYS NEW YORK – New York, NY
Sales Associate (1984-1998)
Functioned as sales consultant for lengthy period with company, providing most appropriate recommendations for executive clients regarding both business and casual wardrobe. Serviced existing base while cultivating new clients.
 Maintained average annual sales of $750,000, building new business through consultations and client service.

TAB PRODUCTS COMPANY – New York, NY
Sales Representative (1988-1993)
In charge of planning and designing office environments, open space plan, cluster work stations, and mobile filing systems. Serviced area that included Long Island and metropolitan New York City.
 Redesigned central stores division for large private hospital, capturing 23% floor space and improving time/efficiency to fill requests for central supply.
 Designed and installed mechanical storage system for pharmacy department within major hospital, capturing 15+% floor space and increasing unit productivity.
 Eliminated significant annual overtime costs by creating color-coded filing system for major labor union that prepared medical and employment records by computer.
 Maintained sales of $500,000 annually.


EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
– 1997
Liberal Arts Coursework
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE/DIVISION – City University, New York, NY

Professional Training
 Customer-Oriented Selling – McGraw-Hill Company
 Transactional Analysis – “I’m OK, You’re OK”
 Home Reporter Systems – Home Inspection
 Germain School of Photography – Commercial
 Writers Digest School – Elements of Effective Writing

Publications / Affiliations
 “Millennium Fashion,” Management Review, 12/99
 “Dressing For Success,” Wall Street Journal, 07/98
 “Vitamins,” The Riverdale Press, 09/94
 “Rikki Samuels: Full Circle,” American Skating World, 09/94
 Member, National Writers Union - Freelance Writer

Computer Summary
 Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office
Position posted on 2/19/2008
Villegas, Fred
[845]4585073
fvillegas1@hvc.rr.com
Desired Salary: 65000