Katie Sponseller

Experience

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  Ultimate Interiors

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

  Design Associate

  Responsible for selection, specification, and installation of furniture, fabric, and accessories.Accomplished daily administrative tasks including emailing, preparing contracts, scheduling, and billing all clients for merchandise and design time.I currently still work on freelance AutoCAD drawings and sketches for the owner of Ultimate Interiors.

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  Tropical

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2010

  Inside Sales Representative

  Promoted to Inside Sales August 2010 and currently part of the sales and customer satisfaction team at Tropical Nut and Fruit. Retail Manager for Tropical from July 2009 to August 2010: Accountable for product sales and customer satisfaction.Visual Merchandising: create product displays and fixture placements.

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  Judith Politi Interior Design

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2009

  Designer

  Responsible for finish selection and specifications, schematic design, completing AutoCAD drawings and computer renderings for both residential and commercial design projects. Experience in completing FF&E Bid packages and writing detailed specifications. Administrative duties including developing contracts and proposals, phone and email contact with clients and architects, scheduling and attending meetings, billing, and delegating tasks to interns. Completed marketing brochures, flyers, and business cards for JPID. Commercial project experience gained at JPID include: Columbus City Schools Huy Elementary School, The Ohio State University Dieter Cunz Hall, The College of Public Health, The Ronald McDonald House, Park Avenue Elementary School (OSFC), Schottenstein Real Estate Group Parkway Crossing, Polaris Estates, and other model home communities.Internship: March - August 2004 Show less

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  JELD-WEN The Design Center

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2011

  Design Consultant

  Responsible for meeting and presenting to Architects, Builders, Contractors, Designers, and Homeowners to develop conceptual ideas, complete computer renderings, accurately quote and select materials including color and design of JELD-WEN products for Residential & Commercial projects.Coordinated all client projects from point of contract to point of installation.

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  Kenyon's Glass

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2019

  Graphic Design and Sales Manager

  Supports customers with sales and marketing, assists in development and implementation of glass design solutions for proprietary or national distribution. Works closely with marketing and sales managers to determine market trends for product solutions and keeping glass offerings fresh and on-trend.Develops and manages a professional outside sales function for Kenyon's within a defined geographic region to grow sales with both current and new accounts. Promotes and educates customers on product lines and service capabilities, with a high level of personal touch. Manages time and territory in a professional manner; resulting in sales dollar volumes that satisfy projected market penetration and sales goals on a short-term and long-term basis. Show less

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  ODL, Inc

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2023

  Corporate Decorative Glass Designer

  Corporate Decorative Glass Designer, promoted from my role at Kenyon's Glass to ODL Corporate to lead in design, glass innovation, and breakthrough ideas for the stylized glass category.

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  Novatech - Entry and Patio Doors

  Sept 2023 - now

  Product Designer

  US Product Designer for Novatech - specializing in door and doorglass design and innovation, working from conceptual ideas to final product and developing strategic product launches for the US market.