Heidi Monteith 29W008 Garys Mill Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 │630-201-1236 │HeidiMonteith@gmail.com |www.issuu.com/HeidiMonteith
Kitchen and Bath Designer Dynamic Designer with stellar computer, visualization and communication skills; demonstrates critical thinking skills, creative problem solving and common sense; develops concepts and manages projects; collaborates well in team projects, keen color memory/recognition; at ease in public facing roles; adept with numbers and calculations; hungry to expand repertoire of experience. LEED Green Associate
Computer Application Proficiencies:
Chief Architect Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk 3DS max Sketchup V-Ray for Sketchup Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Publisher Builder Trend Revit
Certifications/Associations:
LEED Green Associate NKBA active student member, Former Vice-President, C.O.D. student chapter
Educational Achievements:
AAS Interior DesignCollege of DuPage May 2020 Finalist- Outstanding Graduate of the year College of DuPage 2020 Kitchen & Bath Design CertificateCollege of DuPage 2019 Lighting Design CertificateCollege of DuPage 2019 Interior Design Computer Applications CertificateCollege of DuPage 2018
Interests:
Aging in place Upcycling/re-use of materials Found object art Shakespeare
Skills:
• Superior written and verbal communication skills: Compose written materials/make public presentations in a fluent, comprehensible manner • Project management: Collaborate with team members in a positive, enthusiastic way; coordinate efforts, develop strategies for successful results • Financially adept: Create realistic budgets; work within parameters • Document preparation: Prepare clear, concise documentation • Relationship management: Interpret needs and desires, listen/respond compassionately to build alliances and de-escalate problem situations • Analyze processes: Improve accuracy and efficiency by evaluating/streamlining systems, develop procedures, training programs
Relevant Work Experience:
Past Basket Kitchen Design, Geneva IL (Feb 2010-present)
Freelance CADD Designer •
Chief Architect renderings, perspectives and elevations
Normandy Remodelers, Hinsdale, IL (Sept 2019-Dec 2019)
Design Development Intern •
Use Chief Architect to draft 3D models; create renderings and cabinet pricing for designers’ presentations
Bradford & Kent, Downers Grove, IL (May 2018-May 2019)
Sales Assistant Intern • • • • • • • •
Assist clients with selections to relieve burden on designers Process Files for Client leads using Builder Trend Maintain materials library Request/track bids, create purchase orders from schedules Correspond with clients through letters and Constant Contact Upload information and documents to Builder Trend Research/prepare design selection boards using PowerPoint Answer phones, greet and interact with clients visiting the showroom
Sherwin-Williams, Glen Ellyn IL (August 2017-April 2018) •
Color Advisor
Guide and assist customers with color selection process
Various Part-time, Self-Employment and Volunteer Ventures (1987-2017) • Organize details/programs for events and shows • Training/Instruction of individuals ages 6 to adult • Marketing/negotiation of residential and commercial Real Estate • Develop web content, create marketing materials • Create/maintain personal and business databases, financials, tax returns