design assistant resume example with 6+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Experienced interior design assistant, specializing in collaborative efforts with designers and clients to create beautiful and functional spaces, that represent their lifestyle and taste. Successfully manage and coordinate residential and commercial projects from concept through completion with superb attention to detail that meets and exceeds client expectations. Three years experience in creating floor plan drawings, sourcing furnishings, textiles and accessories and maintaining and updating sample libraries. In-depth knowledge of space planning, furniture arrangements and up-to-date styles and trends. Currently assisting on going projects for 15 in house designers.
Skills
Design planning
Creative design layouts
Vendor relationships
Project presentations
Creating functional spaces
Collaborating with clients and designers
Superb eye for color and scale
Space planning
Cost estimations
Teamwork skills
Work History
Design Assistant, 09/2020 to Current Mm.Lafleur – New York, NY,
Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
Assisted clients with budget considerations and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Creating space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
Scheduled home consultations to present sample fabrics and provide furniture and accessory recommendations.
Assist designers at job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
Drafted room layouts and produced furniture and lighting plans using Icovia Room Planner.
Generated estimates and invoices for projects.
Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits.
Created professional presentations to clearly communicate design intent and direction.
Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
Designed floor plans and material boards for review and presentation.
Photographed progress and finished projects.
Assistant Manger, 03/2018 to 01/2022 Lincoln Property Company, Inc. – Cohoes, NY,
Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Jewelry Sales Consultant, 01/2016 to 09/2020 Scheherazade – City, STATE,
Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
Completed accurate retail and wholesale valuations of metals, gemstones and completed works.
Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
Examined completed products and unmounted gemstones to produce appraisals based on pricing guidelines, market knowledge, stone grades and rarity.
Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
Sized, selected and cut individual gemstones to fit new and existing pieces.
Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
Education
Associate of Arts: Photography And Digital Imagery , Expected in 07/2005 to Minnesota Community And Technical College - Minneapolis, MN, GPA:
Certifications
Internal design training and certification in interior design with Gabberts design studio. Training included experience in working with clients to create a functional space using light, color, well crafted porducts, scale and design.
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