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KIM MASTERFIELD

kimmasterfield@jobseek.mail


Textile Production Equipment Sales

Professional Profile
Textile design graduate with knowledge of design trends, color theory, and concept development. Able to effectively communicate with colleagues to ensure successful project completion. Qualifications include:


Strong Sales / Marketing Background: Currently employed in sales with responsibility for new business development and account management. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments that require excellent "people" skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Advanced Software Skills: Proficient with Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Weavemaker Pro, and Deluxe Paint II. 
Comprehensive Equipment Knowledge: Hands-on experience with operation of AVL 16 Harness Production Loom, table looms, Compu-knit IV computerized knitting machine, and Bit Knitter hardware and software.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Textile Design
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, 2006
   
Served as design intern for Hillier Linen Division, Seattle, Washington, Summer 2005
Acquired design experience with original dobby fabrics (residential applications).  
Prepared fabric samples for customer analysis and participated in client meetings.
Observed the in-house development of fibers and fabric from raw material to finished product.

Textile Course Work: Advanced Knit Design; Woven Collection; Experimental Textiles; Floor Loom; Off Loom Weaving; Surface Pattern Design; History of Textiles; History of Fashion; Independent Studies

Experience
Sales Representative
Montgomery Ward Home Improvement Services, Portland, Oregon, 2/03-Present
   
As member of six-person sales team, make sales calls throughout Oregon and Washington.
Follow up on leads, schedule appointments, and consult with customers on fabric and color selection.
Prepare fabric samples for customer analysis.
Consistently meet or exceed sales quotas.

Earlier Employment
Sales Associate, Fred Meyer, Issaquah, Washington, 1999-2003
Clerical Assistant, Staples Office Products, Issaquah, Washington, Summer 1998

References
Provided on request