Innovative designer recognized for developing impactful color marketing strategies and training initiatives. Strong proficiency in design software and color rendering techniques contributes to measurable growth in sales and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Jennifer Norris Designs
Louisville
01.2026 - Current
Assisted customers in person and virtually with exterior and interior design, focusing on paint colors for new home construction, residential repaint, and commercial projects
Consulted with painters, general contractors, home builders, and renovators to provide tailored color design solutions
Pro Sales Manager, Home Depot
Pittsburgh Paints Company
Louisville
07.2023 - 06.2025
Drove over 50% growth in the first year while securing a top sales position on my team in the Atlantic South West region.
Managed pro paint sales within Home Depot, contributing to increased sales performance.
Grew pro paint sales in renovating and rehab segments by applying interior and exterior design skills and creating color renderings.
Collaborated with in-store territory managers to oversee Pittsburgh Paints' partnership with Home Depot in Louisville and Southern Indiana, ensuring alignment and growth.
Added new customers and grew existing customers in my territory
Worked with The Home Depot Sales Rep,Pro Sales Associates, Paint Department, and Pittsburgh paint Territory Managers for 5 stores
Divisional Color Design Manager- Ohio Valley
Pittsburgh Paints Company
Louisville
01.2022 - 07.2023
Manage Color Design for 8 regions in the Ohio Valley division
Increased paint sales through development of custom color design palettes and color renderings.
Oversaw color marketing strategies in stores and managed Pittsburgh Paints color displays within The Home Depot across the division.
Trained all employees across the division in utilizing color for selling
AIA accredited Color Educator gave CEUs and worked with designers, design teams, architects, and general contractors on color design
Drove growth in multifamily and new home construction segments with targeted marketing initiatives.
increased company popularity doing business networking in home builder, remodeler, real estate, and apartment associations across the division
Color and Design Developmen Rep- Louisville Market
Pittsburgh Paints Company
Louisville
10.2019 - 01.2022
Managed color design training and marketing for 21 stores and 9 sales representatives across Louisville market, enhancing brand consistency and customer engagement
Provided color consultation to high-volume customers, contributing to revenue growth and increased customer satisfaction in the market
Contributed to creation of the first virtual color design consultation program during pandemic.
Wrote a piece on DIYers and color during the pandemic in WSJ
Education
Graduate Certificate - Interior Design
The Dezign School
Los Angeles, CA
02-2014
Skills
Design software proficiency
Color rendering techniques
Color consultation
Visual merchandising expertise
Market strategy development
Customer relationship management
Timeline
Designer
Jennifer Norris Designs
01.2026 - Current
Pro Sales Manager, Home Depot
Pittsburgh Paints Company
07.2023 - 06.2025
Divisional Color Design Manager- Ohio Valley
Pittsburgh Paints Company
01.2022 - 07.2023
Color and Design Developmen Rep- Louisville Market