Dear Hiring Manager,
I am interested in the Interior Designer position at your New York location.
I’m currently an Interior Designer at Ethan Allen Design Center and have been for the past two years. This has allowed me to develop a considerable design talent and communication skills. I also have strong organizational abilities, strong work ethics, and can handle multiple projects simultaneously. My previous experience has helped demonstrate my track record of great sales, outstanding customer service, and design talent.
I’ve heard some wonderful things about your company. I know I would be a great asset to your company, and help make it more successful. I understand the importance of customer service and the ability to recognize problems and develop solutions. My strong design skills and ability to make the client happy is my overall goal. I’m self-motivated and a fast learner. Working rapidly and completing a task in a timely manner is one of my strongest qualities.
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity of meeting you in person. I can be reached by phone or email.
Sincerely,
Tamara A. Belgrave
Ethan Allen Global, Inc., New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
Designing beautiful and functional homes, home calls, space planning, presentation boards, hand rendering, floor plans, following up, research furniture and fabrics, purchase accessories and produce design schemes, arranging meetings with vendors and working with my clients budgets and building a lasting relationship.
Maya Romanoff, New York, NY, US, Intern
Answering phones, assisting clients, following up, book keeping, maintaining catalogue and fabric libraries, updating databases, ordering samples, filing, customer service and managing the designers' calendars,
Enterprise Rent A Car, Queens, NY, Assistant Manager
Daily operations include providing exceptional customer service, sales, and managing the branch. Consistently achieves individual as well as branch goals. Implements and reviews store policies and procedures. Help with the supervision of staff, motivating and training employees daily, working closely with insurance companies and body shops to complete work efficiently. Manage store revenue, deposit reconciliation and delivery of deposits.
SUNY College at Old Westbury, Westbury, NY, US, Bachelors, Management Information Systems
Léron D&D Window Display Competition, 1st Place
Winner for the Léron Display Competition- (Currently displayed in the Decoration and Design Building)
Non Profit Organizations, Other
August 2008
Performing Arts and Technology High School mural designs. (Non- profit)
I collaborated with a team of designers to paint 5 murals for the newly constructed school.
June 2010
Hearts of Gold Organization-Retail Store Design (Non- Profit)
A design team and I worked with the founder Deborah Koenigsberger to design a retail shop and charitable banquet. The event helped raise money for homeless mothers and their children.
Knoll Save-A-Sample competition, 3rd Place
Awarded by the Interior Design department at the Art Institute of New York Represented the school in the hand-drawing competition.
