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**Kitchen & Bath Designer**
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Tongue & Groove is a growing company that offers benefits with opportunities to advance and learn alongside industry leaders. Tongue & Groove is the leading Design + Build firm in the Wilmington and surrounding area. The company was born in 2003 to a visionary that had a keen eye for design. Tongue & Grooves employees desire to be the best, have a humble heart, and celebrate their successes professional or personal.
THE POSITION:
Kitchen & Bath Designer New Residential Construction & Renovation Projects.
1. Sales: this position requires strong interpersonal skills. We concentrate on the needs and wants of our clients, listening to them closely to understand their vision.
2. Design: the ability to design kitchens & bathrooms that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
3. Estimating & Purchasing: incorporate as much of that vision into the finished design, while respecting any client budget constraints. Ability to generate revenue.
4. Measuring & Installation: knowledge of residential kitchen & bath construction to ensure designs are buildable. Ability to work with skilled tradespeople to turn your design into a beautiful and functional finished project.
EXPERIENCE:
Kitchen & Bath Design: 3 years, required
NKBA certification (AKBD, CKD, CBC, CKBD, or CMKBD) desirable.
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in Sketchup
Cabinet installation knowledge
Good written and verbal communication abilities, including preparing and giving presentations
SALARY:
We offer competitive benefits packages to include paid time off, retirement plan, and health, dental, and vision benefits.
$45k to $55k depending on experience
THE LOCATION:
Tongue & Groove builds homes in or around Figure 8, Landfall, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.
**Stephanie Schauer Operations Manager**
After living in Wisconsin for most of her life, Stephanie decided it was time for a change in scenery and packed up her things to move south to the coast of Wilmington, NC with her daughter and many beloved animals. She has over 7 years of experience in the construction and management arena, having successfully managed a flooring store in Wisconsin and a local Wilmington studio prior to managing operations at T&G. Stephanies primary goal is to provide the optimal support to her clients and team members in order to create satisfaction and success through our Mission. When managing to have free time on her hands, she spends it exploring new places, helping others and always finding ways to leave things better than she found them.
**Mark Batson**
Mark's family has been living in the Wilmington area for hundreds of years, passing down local knowledge. His background has been tied to the sea, from his days as a child working with his dad on fishing boats, to living on the water for years. When you think about how a home will live, especially on the water, nothing can replace someone's direct/immediate/everyday life experiences. Projects we design + build usually include being on the water, in or near a flood zone. They include bulkheads, boat docks, structures on pilings, swimming pools, and outdoor living.
The essential advantage for clients working with Mark is that he lives the life they're looking for every day. His house has docks, swimming pools, and pilings. He knows what works and doesn't work. He knows what will not only look awesome but function beautifully. He has the direct, functional experience that can't be taught; it must be lived to be understood.
Mark studied at UNCW. He earned his BA in History, which is the study of the past and how it relates to people. Relating to people is what the business of custom home building is all about. Mark applies lessons from his past experiences, and intuitively guides his clients through the design/build process to create something unique. He sees his purpose is to help families imagine how their lives could be, actualized into real environments, improving their lives through better living. Winner of multiple awards and recognition, including the 2020 NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award Finalist, Mark has found that cultivating long-term relationships with clients and colleagues is the real reward.
As a leader, Mark's role is to instill a sensibility about how things should be done. He believes in having a warrior's spirit, a servant's heart, and a fun-loving atmosphere. His promise to the client is never to compromise quality or coolness. Mark lives in Wrightsville Beach with his family of five, where his young children keep him busy. Occasionally, he'll get opportunities for fun, like flying, surfing, spearfishing, and other water sports. Overall, he wants to leave a legacy that positively impacts himself, his family, and his community.
**Aaron Trudo Designer**
Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Aaron specializes in innovative and creative design solutions for residential projects. He earned his Master of Architecture degree from the North Carolina State University College of Design and has an extensive background in residential design. He is also a licensed general contractor with years of experience in construction management. With a multi-faceted background in architecture, art, design, craft and construction, he is uniquely equipped to think outside the parameters of his discipline allowing for diverse and innovative design solutions. Aarons expertise in residential design is not limited to a particular style, but rather he seeks to collaboratively work with our clients to understand their needs and design in a manner that is reflective of the type of project they desire. Aarons process is driven not by style, but by an early analysis and interpretation of our clients needs through careful consideration of the site and program, exploration of space, materials and creative ways to meet the budget. He searches to develop clear, distinguished work informed by the craft of construction, sustainability, culture and technology. It is Aarons belief that every project is unique, thus each design response should be diverse, and a reflection of the clients involved. In his free time outside the office, Aaron enjoys traveling, hiking, researching motorcycles and spending time at the beach.
**Bridgett Mazer Interior Designer, ASID**
Bridgett brings her creative and nationally award-winning design expertise to Tongue & Groove, guiding our clients through making selections for their project. She brings inspiration and life to a space through timeless design, modern concepts and immaculate details. Her design philosophy fits in perfectly with the T&G team, as she promises to never compromise details or lifestyle when bringing concepts to life through quality and thoughtful selection choices.
With over 14 years as an interior design expert, Bridgett boasts an Interior Design Associate Degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNCW in Education with a Minor in Psychology. She is a member of ASID and CCASID and represents over 100 furniture, lighting, window treatments and accessory lines equivalent to the same buying power as a retail store. Bridgett has been the head designer for several homeowners, communities and clubhouses.
When Bridgett is taking a break from designing luxury homes, she is spending time with her husband and two children at Wrightsville Beach.
**Kelsey Talis Interior Designer, ASID**
Kelsey Talis is a multi-talented, eminently creative and nationally published interior designer with over eight years of experience in the New York, Philadelphia, South Florida and North Carolina areas. She is motivated by her love for design as well as her ability to coordinate, oversee and complete high-caliber projects. Kelsey attended Drexel University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the dually accredited (CIDA, NASAD) program. Prior to joining th