STEVEN R. RHOADES
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WORK EXPERIENCE


Jan 1985-Sept 1988 Designer, Meredith Willing & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

One of the five designers with privately owned enterprise. Worked with 8 to 10 residential clients annually on a variety of projects ranging from $3-350K. Produced elevations, floor plans and sketches for all projects.

  • Determined lighting and selected appropriate fixtures.
  • Handled color and fabric schemes and furniture selections.
  • Expanded company's client base 25%.
  • Helped plan and oversee $350K home addition, including working with the architect and contractor; planned every aspect of interiors for exercise room, children's playroom and in-home bar.
Mar 1983-Jan 1985 Purchasing/Contract Specialist, Thomas Interiors, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio

Worked for design company with more than 200 commercials clients and $6M in annual sales. handled correspondence with clients.

  • Wrote sales contracts up to $250K.
  • Developed price quotes for sales contracts and generated purchase orders for goods and services in contracts.
Jun 1981-Mar 1983 Manufacturer's Manager, the Mart, Cincinnati, Ohio

Represented 25 manufacturers in showroo. Provided information to-and completed sales with-architects and designers.

  • Began as salesperson in retail showroom, promoted to manager after eight months.
  • Handled furniture, carpeting and flooring, fabrics and lighting.
EDUCATION
June 1981 Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Major: Interior Design
Minors: Ceramics, Drawing

AFFILIATIONS
1987-present Member, American Society of Interior Designers
1992-present Director, Greater Cincinnati Home-A-Rama Showcase

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