Barbara Turner

(510) 885-1005

barbara_turner@sbcglobal.net

 

I have been a Design Consultant in the home building industry for over ten years.  I also have extensive sales, management and accounting experience and have held manufacturer representative positions in the tile industry.  I look forward to providing your company the absolute best design option opportunities for your clients.

 

I’m including my employment history for your review.

 

Park Avenue Designs                                                                                              

Design Consultant

August 2005 to Present

I specialize in the option needs for the production, semi-custom and custom home building industry.  I am highly experienced in all options offered by the home builder.  These options include framing changes, electrical, plumbing fixtures, railing, cabinetry, appliances, lighting fixtures, finished carpentry, exterior masonry, interior and exterior colorization, counter top and floor tile design, hardwood, vinyl, carpets, and window coverings.  While maintaining customer satisfaction surveys among the highest in the nation I have been able to significantly increase sales with my builder clients.

 

Greenbriar Homes                                                                                                

Design Consultant

April 2004¾August 2005

I was responsible for assisting new homeowners with selections for the personalization of their multi-million dollar homes, starting with options that affect the framing - electrical, cabinetry, plumbing, and railing - through the flooring, counter tops, and window covering options.  My duties also included meeting home buyers at their model to clarify standards and options, attending weekly on-site construction meetings to answer any field questions, and meeting with the home owners and superintendent at the home site for framing and electrical install inspection prior to drywall installation.  I used this opportunity to review the construction features of their new home from the pouring of the foundation, lumber selection, plumbing, insulation, window ratings, stucco applications and roofing materials to the delivery of their home.  I met once again with the home owners and the Finish Superintendent at the home site to verify tile and stone selections, and diagrams prior to ceramic install.  I also checked the homes on a regular basis making sure that all options selected were installed as expected, and sign off these installed options prior to the customer’s first walk.  Greenbriar Homes was named #1 in California for home owner satisfaction by the Alliance Survey Group, and named #3 in the nation.

 

Richmond American Homes                                                                            

Design Consultant

December 2000¾April 2004

I assisted new homeowners with upgrade selections for their starter through million dollar homes, including options such as framing options, electrical, cabinetry, plumbing, railing, flooring, counter top, and window covering options.  As one of the leading sales professionals in the country for Richmond American, my sales exceeded $5M while maintaining a buyer survey rating of excellent with 96%.  I also filled in for the company as flooring coordinator for six months while Richmond was searching for a qualified professional to fill the position.  I was responsible for blueprint take-offs and red lining flooring breaks for sub-contractors for all new communities, was instrumental in the design and implementation of the flooring and counter top cost system now in place, and also handled all correspondence with flooring contractors.

 

Pour La Maison                                                                                                

Account Executive

May 2000¾December 2000

Northern California regional representative for a ceramic tile importer and stone decorative coverings manufacturer.  Serviced and recruited dealer and builder accounts.  Secured business with most of the largest home builders and tile distributors within my region.

 

Santa Fe Trading                                                                                                       

Builder Account Representative

May 1999¾May 2000

Represented largest ceramic tile importer in western United States in their expansion to the Bay Area.  Worked exclusively with the building industry supplying an expansive line of porcelain, ceramic and stone tile.  During first year with company was successful in establishing accounts with 75% of the Bay Area’s largest homebuilders.  Resulting sales provided a major contribution to the company’s 800% annual sales increase for Northern California.  Established new accounts as well as installed and maintained product at design studios and builder showrooms.  Completed on-site job inspections.

 

Kaufman & Broad                                                                                                  

Design Consultant

August 1996¾April 1999

Assisted homeowners to make well-informed options and flooring decisions.  Responsibilities included providing the new homeowner with information concerning all standards, options, upgrades, and warranties.  Initiated work orders to production superintendents.  Worked directly with subcontractors, manufacturer’s representatives, installers and mortgage brokers.  Ensured the homeowners’ choices were completed to their exact specifications.  Top producing commissioned Design Consultant.  I was also in charge of training of new Consultants.

 

Sun West Interiors                                                                                                 

Owner/Design Consultant

January 1988¾July 1996

Managed an interior design firm specializing in custom interiors.  Operated a drapery room fabricating window treatments and supplying wall coverings and furniture.  My firm employed four designers and two seamstresses.  I supervised all aspects of business including purchasing, marketing, manufacturing, installation and accounting.