Regan Daviana Carkner

I started working as a freelance Decorator post graduation. This position is something that I’ve taken pride in as I get to work personally one on one with clients and the space. I have currently been specializing in kitchen and bathroom design completing approximately ten designs in 2025. I also began a venture in staging homes. This position has given me the opportunity to work closely with clients, providing design advice to prepare for prospective buyers. This unique environment has allowed me to work with people from many different backgrounds and create a new and exciting space for the future new homeowners.

Working with the cabinet connection has been an amazing opportunity. Through this position I have had the ability to work face to face with customers engaging in consultations, these meetings have ensure that I can make the clients vision a reality. I have been taught new and unique construction methods, giving me further understanding of the design process so I can be independent later on in the future. As a Jr. Designer I am taught the ins and out of kitchen design, this is a unique learning opportunity that will help me to become and effective and efficient designer.

This position supported me through my secondary school education. I beginning as a crew member in Brockville location. In the December of 2020, I was promoted from a 'crew' position to 'Swing Manager'. This position gave me the opportunity to have hands-on cash experience, managerial experience, and the ability to train and coach new employees.Troughout my 4 years at this job they taught me valuable experience that has shaped me into the driven, dedicated and motivated person I am today. There training taught me de-escalation tactics, customer service skills, and employee involvement techniques.

After moving to Ottawa, I Begin working with McDonald's again in the February 2025. The Baseline Ottawa location helped me hone in on my skills Giving me further training and experience in a managerial position. As of the March 2025 I was promoted to a swing manager with the Ottawa location. This position has been an amazing Opportunity, helping me work with large scale, teams, ensure effective and proper communication, and helping me work with the public on a larger scale.

Laurysen has provided my first opportunity working in Kitchen and Bath design. This opportunity has been amazing being able to apply the theory of Design into the real world. I have begun in the ordering and processing department, learning all of the technology, and products that Laurysen both uses and carries on a day to day basis. I work hand in hand with designers to ensure that their floor plans and elevations can be brought to life. I do so by ensuring they are using the correct materials, and ensuring all measurements are precise.

I began to work as a Design Consultant part time in the  February of 2023. Throughout my time at Hauser, I have learned how the retail aspect of design works on a day-to-day basis. They have helped me learn how to develop client relationships. I have learned how to explain  concepts and elements of design to clients in a manner that anyone can understand.

I began to work as a sales associate part time in the May of 2022. As I have continued my journey with this company I have learned new sales tacticks in retail, inventory, and how holiday sales effect a business. I currently obtain a role of Key Holder, focused on operations and inventory management. This position requires extensive knowledge of stock, cash management, confidence in running a store/employees, and inventory knowledge/sales updates. This position has aided in my multi tasking abilities, taught me prioritization comprehension, and finally the importance and implementation of a brand.

Graduating in 2022, with a diploma in the Personal Support Worker Program. This program taught me how to effectively work as a team, the importance of taking initiative, and how to make important decisions efficiently.

I graduated the Interior Decorating Program at Algonquin College. Through out two years I grew through new opportunities. Analyzing  colour, texture, and decorative unity. I developed new technological skills, and knowledge of design. As I progressed  I continued to foster new ideas, developing a core technical understanding of the design industry. I learned  2020, Auto Cad, Chief Architect, and Sketchup.

In the May of 2024, I began my venture in the Project Management Post Graduate Program at Georgian College. This program has developed my leadership skills, providing experiences that has advanced my communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

I am expected to graduate this program in the December of 2026.