Arpie Petkus

Current

• Showroom Sales and Product Developement at Aga John Oriental Rugs

Past

• Design & Project Management at Residential Real Estate Investment & Development
• Showroom Manager at Tufenkian Carpets
• Showroom Sales and Product Purchasing at Mathew Klujian & Sons

• Graphic Designer at Bakker Design (Sole Proprietorship)

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Education

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Industry

Design

Arpie Petkus’s Summary

Professional sales associate/manager for luxury home furnishings, specializing in interior design, hospitality and high profile clientele. My experience in graphic and interior design allows me to better communicate and understand my clients’ specific needs. Exceptional creative vision, excellent organization skills and on-time delivery of quality, well designed goods builds confidence with clients, creating long term relationships. Creative, innovative approach to reaching new clients resulting in higher sales and continued brand loyalty.

Arpie Petkus’s Specialties:

Custom Design
Interior Design
Product Design
Purchasing
Projecting Design Trends
Project Management
Sales & Marketing
Public Relations

Arpie Petkus’s Experience

• Showroom Sales and Product Developement

  Aga John Oriental Rugs

  (Design industry)

  July 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)

  Sell fine oriental rugs, ranging from new traditional and contemporary to very fine antiques to leading interior design firms in the greater Los Angeles area. Projects range from residential homes to contract and hospitality throughout the world. Also design and develop rugs for inventory and specialty commissions for our elite clientele.

• Design & Project Management

  Residential Real Estate Investment & Development

  (Design industry)

  1995 — 2008 (13 years )

  Through personal investments in residential property I have been able to channel my love for Interior Design and Architecture. Property development projects range from, a vintage condominium unit, multi-unit vintage greystone, and single family residences. Smart purchases, design and development, as well as attention to detail and great understanding of the potential buyers needs result in large return on investment. Additionally, the creative process of this work also provides a great personal satisfaction.

• Showroom Manager

  Tufenkian Carpets

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Consumer Services industry)

  May 2001 — July 2006 (5 years 3 months)

  Showroom Manager for Tufenkian Carpets flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Tufenkian had previously been a leader in the wholesaling contemporary Tibetan rug industry in the wholesale market and this showroom was their first venture into the high-end retail and to-the-trade markets.
  
  Worked with corporate management to create company showroom program and identity for all future showrooms to follow. Managed the build out of the showroom with internationally recognized interior designer. Created policies & procedures for not only the Los Angeles Showroom, but also, the 4-5 other company showrooms. Hired and managed staff. Worked with marketing department and P.R. firms to promote showroom and brand. Contributed to trending forecasts and design input for product and merchandising. Managed large scale specialty sales events.

• Showroom Sales and Product Purchasing

  Mathew Klujian & Sons

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Design industry)

  1996 — 2001 (5 years )

  Showroom sales of rugs and carpet. Developed new company logo, identity, stationery and promotional materials. Remodeled and renovated showroom. Attended wholesale markets to purchase merchandise and acquire lines for showroom. Assisted with the development of business procedures.

• Graphic Designer

  Bakker Design (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)

  1994 — 1996 (2 years )

  Designed corporate identities, logos, various literature, invitations and mailings for corporate clientele. Worked on all areas of projects from brainstorming, sketch, mock-ups, photos hoots direction & production, paper stock selection, client presentations, press checks to final completion and client and or mailing house delivery.

Arpie Petkus’s Education

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor , Fine and Applied Arts , 1990 — 1994

  Accepted into and gratuated from the Graphic Design Program.

  Activities and Societies:

  Delta Delta Delta

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