1. 1188 River Rock Court (970) 901-9680
Fruita, CO 81521 julie.thielsen@yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
12/2011 to Present: Lead Show Floor Decorator/Visual Merchandiser, American Furniture Warehouse,
2570 American Way, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Barbara Hayward, Store Manager 970-773-8700 (work).
Awarded the lead position of a six-person display team. Responsible for coordinating accessories with
rugs and furniture in an aesthetically pleasing manner in the showroom. Accountable for the overall
aesthetic quality of the showroom, involving supervising and coordinating the design of the showroom
while implementing the corporate merchandising plan. Responsible for tasking, prioritizing and leading
the display team efforts within each individual department as well as an overall display team consisting
of Rugs, Accessories, and Staging. Additionally, projects are also coordinated with other teams such as
Maintenance and Warehouse staff.
The following attributes will benefit prospective employers:
Energetic, hard-working, and highly motivated
Level-headed and dependable
Professional in both manner and appearance
Ability and desire to do it right the first time
Dedicated to uphold the highest standards
Motivation to carry tasks through to efficient conclusions
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Extensive training and experience in customer service with exceptional soft skills in customer
handling and skillful problem-solving abilities
Solid leadership skills
Sales and marketing experience not only in furniture and design but also as a working artist
Experience building and maintaining successful relationships, both professionally and personally
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate a variety of teams together to complete multi-faceted projects
Note-taking and personal responsibility provide compliance with task details
Confidence and competence to work independently without need of supervision
10/2011 to 12/2011: Show Floor Decorator, American Furniture Warehouse, 2570 American Way, Grand Junction,
CO 81501. Nolan Morrison, Facilities Manager (303)569-8255 (cell).
New store installation and design set-up. Responsible for coordinating accessories with rugs and furniture in an
aesthetic manner while implementing the corporate merchandising plan. Unpacking, pricing, and inventory
control assistance provided.
06/2008 to 02/2011: Interior Design, Design Coordinator, Interiors Etc., 602 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
81501. Karen Moore, Owner, and Bill Feeley, Business Manager (970)241-0818.
2. JULIE A. THIELSEN 2
Efficiently, effectively, and creatively optimize and harmonize the interior environment in a full-service interior
design and furniture showroom, including:
Pre-programming
Programming
Space Planning (freehand, drafting and AutoCAD)
Specification
Presentation & Sales
Drawing
Project Management and Organization
Installation
Teamwork
Administration
Observation and Reporting
CONTINUING EDUCATION
MESA STATE COLLEGE, Grand Junction, CO
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Continuing education GPA: 3.50
Major: Visual Arts Administration
Coursework: Two-Dimensional Design, Foundation Drawing
COMPLETED EDUCATION
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Littleton, CO
Associate of Arts: December 2007 GPA: 3.94
Major: Business Honor Society: Phi Theta Kappa
Coursework: Accounting I & II, Algebra, Astronomy, Business (Communications, Introduction, Legal
Environment), Business Statistics, Calculus, English Composition I & II, Physical Geology, Macro and
Microeconomics, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Report Writing, US History
Minor: Interior Design
Coursework: Art History, AutoCAD I, AutoCAD II, AutoCAD Custom, Commercial Design, Drafting, Design
Fundamentals, Finishes, Graphic Communication, History of Interior Design, Interior Construction, Music
Appreciation, Residential Design, Space Planning, Textiles
COMPUTER LITERACY
AutoCAD, Design Manager, Excel, PC Applications, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Sketchup, Storis, Word
AFFILIATIONS
Allied Member ASID, American Society of Interior Designers, since 2009
