Melissa Maiocco went to school for her bachelors degree at The Art Institute of California. While attending school she worked for a Interior design firm in West Los Angeles. There she began to learn the business aspects of the interior design industry. After years of dedication to that firm Melissa opened up Maiocco Designs.
Melissa’s design interest originated with contemporary design. After working in the industry she developed an appreciation of all types of design. By having this open mind opinion of the design world it has allowed her to work with all types of clients. “ I strongly believe my clients homes should reflect their tastes not mine, this is why I work with them to develop their own creative master piece for each room through out the house.” Melissa has worked on elaborate traditional to simple contemporary homes all over the Los Angeles area. Each one reflecting the clients personal taste.
Brenda Bell & Associates, Manhattan Beach, CA , Sr. Designer / Project Manager
Review and/or develop interior design, space planning , construction documents, and interior architectural concepts for projects relative to client program, budget, and other criteria.
Develop and direct overall project design approach in conjunction with other allocated staff.
Direct development of design intent for projects with various internal disciplines including, architecture, interiors, procurement, FF&E suppliers, and outside consultants to ensure projects conform to internal design standards and or brand standards.
Ensure project related design information is in alignment with operator and or brand standards, owner criteria, property improvement plans, project schedules and budgets.
Regularly review contract documentation, shop drawings to ensure design intent.
Develop and maintain a positive relationship and open channels of communication with client, internal staff, contractor, outside consultants and public agencies regarding the project design.
Make design presentations in conjunction with appropriate senior management staff.
Conduct internal and external design reviews.
Coordinate design work with that of outside consultants and in-house disciplines on multiple projects.
Coordinate submission of designs to hospitality brands at appropriate stages and incorporate response to brand review comments into the design.
Act as a mentor for the design staff and direct education regarding office design standards, practices and policies.
Assist Project Leadership Team in the selection of design staff members for project assignment.
Ellis Design Group, Lake Forest CA , Project Manager Interior designer
Project Manager/Interior Designer for Ellis Design Group. My duties include a variety of tasks that include space planning, CAD layouts, project management, creation and preparation of color/concept and material boards, ordering and monitoring vendors/contractors, regulating site visits, managing/overlooking interns and employees. In addition to my duties as an Interior Designer/Project Manager I manage all accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
High End Residential design
Organize and prepare design projects for clients while running several projects simultaneously
Complete design process from the design concept phase through permits and construction
Maintain an accurate and organized filing system for all design jobs
Manage and overlook employees and design assistants
Present furniture, fabrics, hardware, tiles, and any other materials to clients
Order all materials and furniture for design jobs
Answer vendor inquires and respond with in timely manner
Visit Interior Design Showrooms for client needs, current trends and ideas
Conducted site visits and drew survey layouts
AP and AR process of matching, batching, and coding invoices
Review all invoices for proper approvals and compliance with AP policy
Process AP checks to insure invoices were paid within terms
Distribution of AP checks to vendors and employees
Follow up on invoices on statements by verifying payment
Maiocco Designs, Beverly Hills, CA, US, Interior Designer
2010 - Present (Maiocco Designs) West Los Angeles, CA
Interior Designer (President)
- Freelance Interior Design: Residential
-Space Planning
-Full room concepts with concept and material boards
-Worked with contractors to do remodels
- CAD Layout
-Revit or 3DS Max Renderings
-Worked and coordinated with vendors upholsters, drapery work room, etc
-Shopping with clients to find furniture, accessories, home fixtures, etc
- Complete redesign of all rooms in homes
Nora Design, Los Angeles, CA , Interior Designer and Office Manager
-Assisted with all Design and Drapery Projects
-Organized and prepared design projects for clients
-Maintained an accurate and organized filing system for all design jobs
-Managed and over looked all interns and employees
-Created fabric and color boards for clients
-Ordered all materials for design jobs
-Answered all vendor inquires and respond with in timely manner
-Visited showrooms gathering information for clients
- Conducted site visits and drew survey layouts
-Conducted site visits and drew survey layouts
- Handled AP and AR process of matching, batching, and coding invoices
- Reviewed all invoices for proper approvals and compliance with AP policy
- Processed AP checks to insure invoices were paid within terms
-Performed distribution of AP checks to vendors and employees
-Followed up on invoices on statements by verifying payment
Stratus Pacific Inc, Chino, CA, US, Interior Designer Office Manager. Accounting Supervisor
-Personally requested and acquired building permits for individual job sites from the various city departments of building and safety
-Paint, lighting, and textile selection
-House staging
-Handled all Accounts Receivable, Payable, and Payroll, extensive experience with QuickBooks
-Responsible for drafting reports, memos, faxes, and coordinating meetings
The Art Institute of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Interior Design
