NICHOLAS PANAWA
24532 N. 74th PLACE, SCOTTSDALE AZ.85255.
panawa[at]cox.net
(480)488-9333 / (480)585-7822


QULIFICATIONS SUMMERY
Energetic, motivating leader with proven ability to effectively manage both projects and personal. Practical experience in sales and marketing with extensive knowledge of brands, products, purchasing, and accounting for the interior design industry. Team player, organized, detail oriented and competent. Years of experience includes retail and project management, showroom and outside sales responsibilities, consulting with clients, understanding appropriate applications for residential or commercial projects and the technical aspects related to design and installations.
Most effective in a position that utilizes my skills in management, design experience, customer service to promote successful customer/client relationships, and develop business to achieve company objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interior Design Consultant, Nicholas Panawa Interior Design, Scottsdale, AZ (Nov. 2009 Present)
Independent consultant offering extensive design services to clients, with unique requirements and project sizes.
Established design guidelines, appropriate applications, budgets and project management.
Purchase and installed selected furniture and accessories from resources for client projects.
Sales, Marketing and Installation, Design Skylights, Evergreen, Co. (Sept. 2008- Oct. 2009)
Custom home remodeling consultant offering design services to promote business.
Engage in activities to support and exceed sales goals.
Supervise daily operations when necessary.
Expanded sales and enhanced customer service.
Consultant for Interior Design Trade on practical applications and installation to generate sales.
Proficiency in styles, purpose, process, operations and project management.
Interior Designer and Sales, Champagnes Home Dcor, Scottsdale, AZ (Sept 2007- Sept 2008)
Design consultant team member for the 30,000 sq ft showroom of very upscale fine home furnishings.
Responsible for all interior design project details, product vendors and coordinated support staff.
Develop and expand departments of merchandise and signature products to increase sales.
Established design guidelines, appropriate applications, cost projections, budgets and project management.
Interior Designer, Designs of the Interior Scottsdale, AZ (Oct 2006- Sept 2007)
Showroom and outside sales responsibilities for retail home furnishings and accessories.
Built a select clientele base from design skills ability and experience.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, met deadlines and provided excellent customer service.
Provided product selection, purchasing, and supervised installation.
Window Techniques, Carefree, AZ
Store management, sales and customer service for custom window treatments and design showroom.
Extensive use of fabric applications for custom drapery, upholstery, bedding and accessories.
Expanded window treatment business to include home furnishings, custom rugs and decorative accessories.
Conducted educational presentations on motorized treatments and applications of blinds and shades.
Residential and commercial clients.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois Harrington Institute of Interior Design, Chicago, Illinois
Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, Arizona