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Kirkpatrick & Associates

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Kirkpatrick & Associates Reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)

53% positive business outlook

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11 reviews
1.0
18 June 2018

Don't overlook the warning signs

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Minimal. Office is nice enough. Pay is good.

Cons

Constant lateness on deadlines. Dis-functioning office. No regard for green design - or even recycling for that matter. Projects are very dated. Client's requests are ignored. Projects are half done and rushed out the door. Everything needs to be done yesterday. Passive aggressive office. Primarily hires from church, not on qualification. High turnover. Almost no benefits. Poor treatment of vendors and reps.

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Kirkpatrick & Associates Response
8y
We are sorry you did not enjoy the short time you worked with Kirkpatrick & Associates. We are primarily a hospitality design and procurement firm. Our innovative design is focused on meeting the needs of clients within their budgets and within the standards set by the property's franchise. Often creativity has to be matched to franchise standards and the owner's budget. Our designs are not dated but have to meet standards that we often do not set. We have been successful with getting franchises to accept new standards, suppliers and designs. These designs have been used as brand standards and in national advertising campaigns. We have produced, and continue to produce, award wining projects. Most of our projects are for returning clients. We work closely with and have good relationships with our vendors and sales representatives. They often use our facilities to present continuing education seminars for the local architecture and design community. We do not agree that we hire based on belief and not qualification. While the reviewer was employed we did hire one temporary employee to answer phones, file, help in our retail operation and remove discontinued samples from the library. The temporary employee was a member of our church that we did not know before the interview. We have never hired based on religious affiliation. We are always under a deadline, and it gets busy. That is why we would love to have more qualified designers. Please apply as we are currently hiring. We need people who can handle working on more than one project at a time. We offer company paid medical insurance, bonuses, extra holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, optional vision and dental coverage and competitive compensation in a great location.
5.0
11 Jan 2018
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Pros

I have been with the company more than a year in a half. It has been a great working experience. The team is very friendly and passionate about the work that they do. Everyone in the office has a can do attitude which helps to get projects done. The company has been very accommodating since I am still a college student they been more then will work with my school schedule. They also pay very well based on experience, and compared to other parts of New Mexico and Albuquerque.

Cons

My only complaint is locations I wish it were closer to my apartment which is near the university. But with that being said it, it is the best location during balloon fiesta, where the company has a nice roof deck was you are able to enjoy hot air balloons without the crowds.

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Kirkpatrick & Associates Response
8y
Thank you for your hard work!
4.0
10 Oct 2017

A Busy and Fair Place to Work

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Pros

I've worked at K&A for a year and a half full time. It's always busy and there's a lot to do. The compensation is good. The people are friendly. The work is challenging. I like it. You can go to the owner if you have concerns and she will listen to them. There's also a lot you can learn if you put the effort in.

Cons

You sometimes need to work late or on weekends to meet deadlines.

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Kirkpatrick & Associates Response
8y
We appreciate your input. Thank you for being part of our ongoing success.
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