1. Updated: 12/17/2016
3160 Poplar CreekDr. - Unit 301| Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 334-3381 | wilsonmeyer@sbcglobal.net
TERESA MEYER WILSON
WORK HISTORY KITCHEN SPECIALIST, LOWE’S – KENTWOOD/GRAND RAPIDS, MI |2002–2005,2014-PRESENT
 Designed kitchens suitableto the specific needs of the individual customer
 Sold stock items and semi-custom or full-customcabinetry lines
 Designer for coordinatingcountertop includinglaminate,quartz,solid surfaceand granite
 Sold matching appliances,backsplashes,lightingand other kitchen needs
 Acted as firstpointof contact for customers through every phaseof kitchen design
 Recognized by clients and management for intricateand superior design work
 Served as kitchen setup specialistand 20/20 trainer in kitchen theory for new stores
AREA SALES MANAGER GRAND RAPIDS MARKET, MASTERBRAND CABINETS – MI/IN | 2005 – 2013
 Worked as designer and customer support for Diamond Reflections and Prelude semi -custom cabinetlines
 Served 33 Lowe’s stores in Michigan and Northern Indiana.
 Cultivated and trained designers to sell products and exceed customer expectations
 Taught 20/20 coursework on individual level and on yearly rolloutcourses
 Negotiated problems with clients to meet their needs and maintain the relationship
 Grew sales budget by 600% from $400,000 to $2,400,000 in 8 years
 Lead a growth of territory sales of 500%over a 7-year period
 Recognized as #1 in USA for highest increasein yearly sales in 2011 against51 sales managers
DISTRICT FLOORING/DÉCOR TRAINER, THE HOME DEPOT – GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 1996 – 2002
 Became highly proficientin all aspects of flooringand windowdécor products and skills
 Sold carpet, ceramic tile, sheet vinyl,laminateplank,stone,and all forms of hard and softwindow dressi ngs
 Promoted in 1998 to DistrictFlooringTrainer for all Michigan Home Depot employees.
 Taught popular 1-week and 3-week extensive trainingcourses in flooringand décor productofferings
 Educated employees in Six-Sigma theory and how to sell to different personality types
EDUCATION NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – DEKALB, IL | 1978 - 1983
Bachelor of Arts in Design and Applied Arts – Emphasis on Interior Design | Art History Minor
RECOGNITION TOP USA SALES MANAGER – MASTERBRAND CABINETS
Recognized for the 2011 Fiscal Year
SKILLS  Licensed Interior Designer (est. 1993) from the State of Illinois
 Customer serviceextraordinaire
 Developing new business clientrelationships
 Sales Operations
 Negotiation
 Team Building
 Product Development