Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Letter of Interest: Why I think I am the right candidate for the job...

I could write a lengthy and detailed description about the successes I have experienced both personally and professionally with interior design and home staging but I am hoping that this letter of interest will allow me the opportunity to tell you about those things in person. Instead, I'll keep with the playful, creative and slightly hyperbolic motif I am relying on to get your attention, and lay my cards on the table.

Why do I think I am the right candidate for this position?

Besides my incredible sense of style, God given gift for spacial organization and ability to manage projects, I excel in working with clients, budgets and time-lines. I know how to talk to my clients about "troubled areas" without insulting their furnishings or taste. I am able to maximize design impact with minimal resources. I am able and willing to put in extended hours to get the job done and I do not ever utter the words "good enough." I do the job right, on time and under budget with happy clients and incredible results.

I invite you to read through this letter of interest to learn more about my background, skills and creative sense of humor. I hope it reveals my ability to think outside the box.

What Nancy's clients say....

"I have been in Real Estate for over six years and have never encountered someone with such a natural talent for staging and decorating! Nancy has helped me more than any professional stager I have used in the past. She comes into my listings and quickly assesses the situation, then promptly starts working with and making suggestions to the seller in a kind and gentle way. She then powerhouses through the process of getting their house in showcase condition in a short period of time. Time and time again, Nancy has been instrumental in giving my clients an advantage in the marketplace bringing about a quicker sale and at top prices. She is my stager of choice."

Martha Hoffman
Byron and Associates/ Realtor

"I love Nancy's style, from the grand furnishings to the minute details. She can walk into a room and know instantly what needs to be "fixed." Her work ethic and sense of style is impeccable. I would recommend Nancy to my closest friends."

Mary Denney
Software Engineer/ Client


"I am fortunate to be both a client and a friend of Nancy's so I can attest to her gift and skills with knowledge of her own home as well as what she did with mine.

The Holiday's at the Jensen's is a sight to behold. Her decor puts Filoli to shame. She has an incredible eye and is able to create elegance and inviting charm effortlessly. Her home is worthy of a spread in Better Homes and Gardens.

After my divorce, I moved from an expansive home in Los Gatos to a townhome in Campbell. I hired Nancy to help me reinvent my home with my remaining pieces of furniture and new (smaller) space. Nancy was able to beautifully redesign my home's decor with what I had lying around in boxes. I did not have to spend a penny on new items and I fell in love with my new residence. I am so grateful for her services and gentle manner during a very difficult period in my life."

Lori Havens
Sales Manager / Client and Friend

Work Experiemce and Skills


Relevant Work Experience:


  • Real Estate Agent since 2000
  • Successfully staged 12 of my clients homes resulting in successful transactions
  • Assisted numerous Alain Pinel Agents in staging their client's home
  • Hired to stage Whitney family home in Los Gatos for Byron and Associated in 2007
  • Provided compensation for interior design consulting services
  • My residence is adorned with elaborate and elegant Christmas decor each year
Skills:

  • Experimented with numerous painting techniques and mediums.
  • Custom sewn window treatments and bedding.
  • Floral design with both natural and artificial elements
  • Master organizer
  • Real Estate experience provides a keen eye for details and selling points

Photos of My Home

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Holiday Decor at the Jensen's