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INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT
Summary
Innovative Interior Designer with expertise in providing creative and personalized interior spaces according to specifications, budget and functionality. Proven leader in preparing sleek proposals, delivering presentations and fostering interpersonal relationships with clients to build a strong and reputable practice. Proven leader in driving creative projects by working closely with teammates in a results-driven industry. Expert in High end [ interior design projects with flexibility in designing for diverse clients.
Skills
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Experience
Lazy Boy | North Charleston , SCInterior Design Assistant01/1996 - 02/2020
- Tracked order shipments to monitor deliveries and viewed arriving items to confirm correctness.
- Generated purchase orders and submitted to vendors.
- Ordered fabric and finish samples to view options in person.
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
- Created project cost estimates for client review and approval.
- Attended tradeshows and other industry events to build professional network of vendors and experts.
- Grouped finish selections and prepared professional design boards for client presentations.
- Gathered price quotes from contractors and vendors.
- Compiled competitive bid packets to win new customer accounts.
- Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and discuss options.
- Monitored budget allowance throughout design and implementation.
- Directed crewmembers on specific design details such as fixture installation height.
- Prepared and updated drawings such as blueprints and elevations using [Software].
- Carried out site visits to identify specifications and [Action].
- Researched fixtures and furnishings aligned with project requirements and design style.
- Produced estimates and created project invoices.
- Designed floor plans, elevations and furniture for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding selection of [Type] and [Type] products.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Expertly sourced fabrics and carpets to meet customers' expectations and budgets.
Bedrosians Tile And Stone | Lake View Terrace , CAInterior Designer11/2017 - 01/2018
- Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding selection of plumbing, paint colors, and products.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Designed floor plans and elevations for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Ensured that the project vision and design intent were reflected.
- Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
- Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Versace | Chicago , ILSales Associate08/1994 - 01/1996
- Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Helped average of 10-20[ customers per day by responding to inquiries and locating products.
- Assisted customers by finding needed wallpaper and items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Processed orders through system and coordinated product deliveries.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
- Communicated with customers about [Product or Service] offerings, including policies, restrictions and refund policies.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Used [Type] register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments and issue receipts.
- Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales.
- Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Education and Training
Bassist College | CityAssociate of Arts in Interior Design06/1994
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School Attended
- Bassist College
Job Titles Held:
- Interior Design Assistant
- Interior Designer
- Sales Associate
Degrees
- Associate of Arts in Interior Design
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