Cathleen Ryan

Brand Manager at Cedar Brands - Country Kitchens, LLC

Leading the Country Kitchens brand with a multi-national team; improving processes to drive revenue, client conversion, and design work. Overseen the design team, B2B specialists, high-level customer contact, claims issues, marketing/advertising concepts and budgeting, work distribution, hiring/off-boarding, bringing on new vendors/inventory, newsletters, and training in creative design concepts, codes, 2020 software, and general customer service. Secured a $1.5M investment; overall sales grew 100% YoY; conversion rates increased 150% in 6 months; expanded product/service offerings and optimized pricing for profitability. Implemented a new website, CRM system, and design software; created 3D renderings for commercial and residential properties.

Senior Creative Design Manager at The RTA Store

Trained 7-10 managers to run their own designer teams and trained 50+ designers on creative basics, trends, interior design, 2020 design software, CRM, writing, and customer service. Interviewed and vetted incoming talent; managed a team of 8-10 senior designers; supported professional/priority accounts including high-profile and occasional celebrity clients.

Design Manager at The RTA Store

Distributing work to 50+ designers, handling custom cabinetry orders, training assistant managers. Managed a team of 6-8 senior designers with diverse specialties (volume, multilingual, contractor), coordinating projects and ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Brand Manager at Cedar Brands - Country Kitchens, LLC

Leading the Country Kitchens brand; overseeing design team, B2B specialists, high-level customer contact, claims issues, marketing/advertising concepts and budgeting, work distribution, hiring/off-boarding, onboarding new vendors/inventory, newsletters, and training in creative design concepts, rules/code, 2020 software, and general customer service. Secured a $1.5M investment; overall revenue growth and improved profitability through enhanced product offerings, pricing strategy, and process improvements; contributed to website, CRM and design software upgrades, SEO, and marketing campaigns; produced 3D renderings for commercial and residential properties.

Senior Creative Design Manager at The RTA Store

Trained 7-10 managers to run their own teams of designers and trained 50+ designers on creative basics, current trends, interior design, 2020 design software, CRM, writing, and customer service basics. Interviewed and vetted incoming talent. Managed a team of 8-10 Senior Designers; supported professional/priority accounts with high-volume, high-profile, and occasional celebrity customers.