BIO
As an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional, I enjoy tackling complex projects with a comprehensive end to end approach. A large part of my success stems from my ability to connect with clients and cultivate an intuitive understanding of their needs and wants. Take a look at my recent work and feel free to reach out anytime.
EXPERIENCE
March 2024 - July 2024
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
EUREKA ERGONOMIC
FURNITURE MANUFACTURER
August 2017 - March 2024
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN MANAGER, KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
LINON HOME DECOR / POWELL COMPANY
FURNITURE MANUFACTURER
June 2016 - August 2017
DESIGN DIRECTOR
KING TEXTILES, LLC
TEXTILE MANUFACTURER
November 2015 - June 2016
SHOWROOM DESIGNER, MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
LEXINGTON HOME BRANDS
FURNITURE MANUFACTURER
October - December 2015
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE ALLIANCE (ITA)
INTERWOVEN TEXTILE FAIR
August - October 2015
MARKET ASSISTANT (TEMP)
ANDMORE (FORMERLY IMC)
HIGH POINT FURNITURE MARKET
Fall 2013 / Spring 2014 / Fall 2014
SALES REP ASSISTANT (TEMP)
NUEVO LIVING
HIGH POINT FURNITURE MARKET
May - August 2013
SHOWROOM DESIGN ASSISTANT, INTERN
FURNITURELAND SOUTH
FURNITURE RETAILER
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science
Fashion and Interior Merchandising
Double Minor: Interior Design, Communications
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Outstanding Senior Award
Greenville, NC
SKILLS
Product Design in Textiles,
Upholstery, Indoor/Outdoor Casegoods
Project Planning, Follow-up and Execution
Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD
Market Research and Trend Forecasting
Content Creation and 3D Modeling
Showroom Design
SKILLS
Proficient with Apple Mac, Windows PC, Office Suite, Microsoft Teams
Operation Planning & Logistics
Sales & Marketing Management, Optimization, KPIs/Metrics
Foreign Relations and Overseas Travel
Website Management
AWARDS &
ACHIEVEMENTS
The Powell brand was proud to be voted Best Occasional & Accent Case Goods Supplier in Furniture Today's 2021 Reader's Rankings! This new reader’s choice award was initiated to celebrate companies that are doing outstanding work across the furniture industry.
Best Occasional & Accent Case Goods Supplier - Furniture Today