1. JULIE KERKHOF
15610 Winding Moss Dr, Houston, TX 77068 | H: 713.254.8644 | jkerkhof45@att.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
MANAGEMENT OR SALES opportunity which challenges and utilizes design, creative, and client
relation skills. QUALIFIED by 25 years experience in Interior Design, Sales and Management,
demonstrating proven ability in: Residential and commercial design Production representation,
product research, bid preparation, client relations and merchandising. Showroom management and
design, administrative reporting and communications. Proven track record of top project results,
broad based design strengths; dedicated, quality-directed and profit- oriented.
EXPERIENCE
01/2014 to 01/2016 ARHAUS, THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Design room plans with Room Planner Software In house consulting :
presentation and schedule follow up buying appointments Customer
service problem solving Versed in Store POS System Exceeded standard
sales by 85% Propelled team to bonus with personal sales.
01/2013 to 01/2014 LAURIE'S HOME FURNISHINGS － Tomball, TX
Performed marketing activities which required extensive customer
relations, bid and quote preparation.
Worked with clients on their interior design and home furnishing needs
both room and complete home furnishings.
Performed duties of an interior design consultant.
Researched and sourced specific products from an array of vendors.
Worked on store merchandise display and retail sales.
01/2005 to 01/2013 INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT
Houston,TX
Worked with clients on their interior design and home furnishing needs
both room and complete home.
furnishings.
Researched and sourced specific products from an array of vendors.
Layout and Staging.
01/2005 KING INTERIORS － Houston,TX
Retail sales with an emphasis on high end products both accessories
and furnishings.
EDUCATION
1987 A.A.S Degree: Interior Design
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL of INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE
CONCENTRATION
Interior Design Comprehensive study of Interior Design and related courses
with a minor focus in liberal arts, structured to provide a balance of technical,
creative and business skills.
SKILLS
arts, balance, consultant, consulting, clients, customer relations, customer
service, focus, interior design, layout, marketing, POS, problem solving, retail
sales, sales, structured
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: HCC Student Design Exhibit, 1985 and 1986
Organized committee HCC Student Design Exhibit, 1987 Outstanding
Student Award 1987