Education
Arizona State University
BS, BS, Bus Mkt, Clothing & Textiles Dsgn, Interior Dsgn 1987-01-01 - 2002-01-01Work Experience
Cherryl Bittner Design
Current
Cherryl Bittner Design
Perfect Commerce - now Proactis
1999-09-01 - 2004-11-01
Perfect Commerce - now Proactis
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
1996-03-01 - 1998-10-01
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Skills
Summary
Executive management in several different industries including retail field management, retail purchasing, internet-based software, software product marketing and professional services, design consulting, manufacturer representation in architectural, kitchen and bath products. This experience was an amazing launchpad into an independent interior design corporation. Overall strengths and specialties: Complete understanding of project lifecycles from sales to purchase, planning and execution to support and expansion, follow-on sales and services, to completion and project debrief if applicable. Keen ability to translate between two parties and read a room. Relationship development is a key element to my business success. Marketing consulting, management, sales, purchasing, branding, mergers and acquisitions, union negotiation, p&l responsibility, training, software training, call center operations, writing--marketing literature, training literature, press releases. Design specific: Custom draperies, custom silk floral, textiles, kitchens; from ultra-modern to completely traditional, form and function combined to create incredible living spaces.