1. Marvin W. Towler
23 Ryers Place, Eatontown, NJ 07724 | Tel: (732) 456-0594 | PerfectKitchenTV@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
Throughout my career I have worked effectively with a major home builder and several architectural and interior
design firms, where I developed a track record of creating efficient designs for custom homes. I have been involved
in all phases of design and construction and have skills and accomplishments in the areas of residential design,
kitchen design, sales and client relations.. Flexible, able to adapt easily to new environments and perform well
under pressure.
Professional Experience
ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS & MILLWORK, Eatontown, NJ
2012-PRESENT
Independent Kitchen Designer
• Solve problems and communicate decisions made for interior millwork.
• Develop floor plans, renderings, and elevations for interior millwork details.
• Present budgets and contracts to home owners and contractors.
• Present budgets conduct product and trend presentations to top architects and interior designers.
VIZZINI AND COMPANY, Red Bank, NJ 2009-2012
Designer Alliance Director/Kitchen Design Specialist for a full-service interior design firm with a full design
studio, fabric rooms, offering plans for interior construction, color schemes, fabric selections, audio and visual
recommendation.
• Brand development for a full service design firm.
• Strategic consulting, including business plan and sales strategy development.
• Creative ,analytical and highly interactive with clients.
• Coordinate projects with architects, interior designers, contractors, engineers, and customers.
• Use working knowledge of 20/20 Technologies to develop floor plans, renderings, and elevations of kitchens
• Communicated extensively with clients to ascertain their needs and develop appropriate designs.
• Analyzed project specifications and material costs to formulate competitive bids and estimates.
ARCHITECTURAL KITCHENWORKS, Eatontown, NJ 2004-2009
Owner / Operator of Kitchen Showroom that was an exclusive resource or housing developers, builders,
architects, interior designers and homeowners specializing in the design of custom cabinetry for kitchen, bath,
closets and custom built-ins.
• Managed and directed daily operations for a kitchen sales and design company; generated annual sales of
$500,000.
• Introduce and market a wide variety of luxury kitchen and bath products and services to prospective clients.
• Served as liaison between contractor and homeowners to coordinate daily operations and resolve project problems.
• Researched and analyzed national design trends to aid in the design and sale of new products.
• Business Development resulting in strong relationships and negotiated discounts with cabinet manufacturers.
ARCHITECT RICHARD VILLANO, Ocean, NJ
Freelance Draftsman for Architectural Firm 2002 - 2004
• Develop floor plans, elevations and renderings for high-end custom residential and light commercial projects.
• Interface extensively with clients and contractors to develop and revise specifications for large custom homes.
• Responsible for cabinet elevations, kitchen and bathroom design, cabinetry and shelving, lighting plans, flooring
patterns and designs.
K. HOVNANIAN COMPANIES, INC., Red Bank, NJ 2000 - 2002
Cabinetry Design Coordinator/Staff Architect for major homebuilder.
• Applied the company’s vision, philosophy, and guiding principles to all facets of responsibilities in an effort to
improve the profitability of the nation’s tenth largest builder, with annual sales of more than $1 billion.
• Performed all aspects of design and development of kitchen layouts and fireplace/media centers for all company
product lines; assisted in the production of conceptual designs for new models as well as existing models requiring
custom cabinetry changes.
• Participated in initiatives for the standardization of product lines by resolving technical and construction code
issues.
• Trained and implemented ARGOS CAD for company’s residential homes plans, elevations and product options.
Education
• Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ - A.A.S. in Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Volunteer Experience
• Served as on-site Draftsman in Lagos, Nigeria and Bogota, Columbia for large factory and printing facilities.
2. • Served as Senior Draftsman for a community organization in Brooklyn, NY.