1.
C​hristine ​S​eidelman
4441 64th St SW Grandville, MI 49418
T​: 616.550.4292
E​: csdesign365@hotmail.com
CS
O​bjective
I would like to practice my Interior Designing skills and talents on a daily
basis with a strong growing company.
E​ducation
Indiana State University
Bachelors of Science ­ Degree — 2000
Interior Design and Merchandising GPA 3.82/4.0
E​xperience
Client Coordinator, Baumann Building, Inc.
Holland, MI — 12/2015­current
● Organize and initiate time sensitive tasks to keep the house on schedule
● Enter selections made into database (Builder Trend).
● Answer questions via email and phone between clients and
subcontractors/vendors.
● Conduct preselection meetings with potential clients to show them the finish
options available.
Independent Interior Designer, CS Design
Grandville, MI — 2002­current
● Interview clients to procure the use of the space and obtain a budget
● Propose an environment that best suits the function needed & the personality of
the occupants via sketches and computer programs.
● Space planning, kitchen/bath design, selection of flooring, furniture, accessories,
fixtures, counter tops, window treatments, etc.
● Project management for turnkey design.
Furniture Sales and Interior Design, UbU Home Furnishings
Grandville, MI — 2009­2016
● Space planning, furniture selection and accessorizing
● Offer the service of in­home design consultations for clients working on larger
projects
● Mentored newer employees on how to conduct housecalls and increase sales
● Consistently one of the top 3 sales people each month

2. Designer Facilitator, Great Lakes Window Coverings
Holland, MI — 2007­2009
● Coordinate sales and provide service for window coverings, bedding and specialty
applications
● Order processing: measure the windows, order product and file the paper work
● Track and keep in contact with clients/designers on the progress of their order
Furniture Sales and Interior Design, Great Lakes Home Furnishings
Holland, MI — 2000­2007
● Cross selling with other businesses in the building which included flooring,
artwork, lighting and cabinetry
● Trained and accompanied new designers on house calls to coach them on the
procedures
● Created training manuals for consistency in training of new sales consultants.
S​kills
● Strong work ethic
● Fast learner & self starter
● Creative problem solving skills
● Experience with CAD
● HIghly values communication and teamwork
C​ommunity
● On the Byron Center West Middle School Parent Board since 8/2014
● Church seasonal display committee member and hands on updating throughout
the church building
R​eferences/​P​ortfolio
Available upon request.