Laurie Ramirez
Relocating in June 2014
Cell: 303-359-7059 Email: Laurie.Rae.Ramirez@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieramirez/
Sales Team Leader in interior design related industry.
Interior Design
Professional Sales
Showroom Management
Leadership/Management
Relationship Building
Business Development
B.A. Interior Design, Art Institute of Colorado
Master Certificate in Leadership Management, 2014
Auto CAD, Word, Excel, Power Point, Chief Architect, SalesForce,
Photoshop, Illustrator, 20/20. NCIDQ qualified.
Design, Sales and Management Experience:
CORT Business Services
2010- present
Key Account Manager, Sacramento, CA
• Strategic business development.
• Expand account revenue within an assigned territory to multiple types of customers
including developers, designers, apt/condo conversions and real estate professionals.
• Completed management training in Hiring, Communication, and Human Resources.
• Hired and trained two team members.
• Developed and managed marketing and advertising budgets.
• Designed and implemented SalesForce training program. Increased reporting by 75%.
• 277% above goal YTD 2011; 178% above goal YTD 2012; 119% above goal YTD 2013
New Image Furniture Leasing, Denver, CO
2008 -2010
Leasing General Manager
• Directed, coached and managed performance of 5 direct reports.
• Provided direction, coaching to 20 indirect reports.
• Responsible for recruiting, training and development of sales force and support teams.
• Selected furniture for rent to own and lease programs.
• Implemented market plans, strategies, and objectives for the company.
Details Home Accessories, Minturn, CO
2006 – 2008
Showroom Manager/Owner
• Developed and designed a home accessory company specializing in residential design
and home staging.
• Managed sales performance for 4 direct seasonal reports.
• Managed showroom operations and procedures.
• Managed buying team of 3 to create merchandise assortment.
McCoy Design Firm, Vail, CO
2005 –2006
Showroom Manager/Interior Designer
• Interior designer in a boutique design firm specializing in residential design.
• Designed procedures for client billing.
• Managed showroom operations and procedures.
• Responsible for CAD drawings and design.
Education:
Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Art, Interior Design
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Science Kinesiology
2003
1990
Additional Experience:
International Facilities Management Association
Special Events Committee Chair
• Manage a team of 12 for special events programs.
2012-present
Sacramento Area Commerce Trade Organization (SACTO)
Member Relations Committee Member
• Relationship Development with 10 companies.
2012- present
Kerr Cabinet and Design, Rifle, CO
CAD Designer
2006- 2008
3 Day Blinds, Golden, CO
Design Consultant
• B2C Sales. Top 10 sales YTD.
2004-2005
Finished Basement Company, Denver, CO
Interior Designer
• Award winning basement design team member.
2004- 2005
L&L Plastering CO, Littleton, CO
Co-Owner/Interior Designer
• Project management of residential design.
2000- 2005
Stretch-N-Grow, Littleton, CO
1996- 2003
Owner/Coach
• Influenced over 3000 parents to instill health and fitness habits into their children.
• Taught, trained and supervised 7 direct reports.