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Byron Risdon

Byron Risdon

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Experienced Interior Designer with 7 years experience in the NY design market specializing in high end renovations and remodeling.  Full service decorating with the ability to work closely with architects and engineers for a complete gut renovation to a selecting art and accessories.

Employment 

Bryan O'Rourke Inc, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer

- Manage several high-end design projects from inception to installation
- Communicate with clients to provide ongoing support
- Supervise final on-site installation and styling
- Oversee project accounting, billing and invoicing
2011 - Present
- Contribute to renovation design concept through image and material research
- Organize presentations including fabrics, finish, and furniture selections
- Communicate with vendors to facilitate production timeline
- Schedule nationwide shipping and delivery
- Liaise with contractors during frequent site visits and schedule meetings
- Consult with carpenters and contractors for on-site design detailing
- Assist in project art selection, including research and purchase with major auction houses
- Collaborate on custom furniture and fabric designs

Jan 2011 - current
 

LRS Interior Design, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer/Project Manager

- Primary contact for designer and clients
- Made professional presentations to clients through on site appointments
- Sourced fabrics, furniture, lighting, and accessories
- Oversaw construction, scheduled and monitored all on site installations
- Researched and collected product specifications
- Maintained effective relationships with clients, vendor

May 2010 - Feb 2011
 

Eddie Lee Incorporated, Junior Designer

- Collaborated with principal in design schemes and presentations
- Sourced antiques, furniture, fabrics, carpets, lighting and accessories
- Ordered all merchandise and tracked delivery/schedules
- Oversaw construction, scheduled and monitored all on site installations
- Developed strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other design professionals

Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
 

Crain and Ventolo Associates, Project Manager

- Primary contact for designer and clients
- Work autonomously on daily office operations
- Ordered all merchandise and tracked delivery/finish schedules
- Oversaw construction, scheduled and monitored all on site installations
- Researched and collected product specifications
- Maintained effective relationships with clients, vendors and other design professionals

Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
 

Education 

New York University (NYU), Masters, Childhood Education

Jun 2003 - May 2004
 

Morehouse College, Bachelors, Elementary Education

Aug 1999 - May 2003