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Debra Karimzadeh

Debra Karimzadeh

Great Neck, NY, US

 
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About 

Employment 

SKI Designs, Interior Design Assistant

Overlook project installations and site visits. Attend and contribute to client meetings. Source furniture, lighting, fabric and wallpaper. Track expenses and weekly job reconciliation. Process client orders, invoices and payments. Communicate effectively with subcontractors, vendors and clients. Manage emails, phone calls and schedule for designer. Coordinate and schedule furniture deliveries and installations.

Jun 2022 - current
 

Rooms by ZoyaB, Interior Design Assistant

Shopped for fabrics, wallpaper and trimmings at D&D building. Assisted in design and setup of showhouse. Managed Big Commerce website and Facebook shop. Designed and sent out emails via Constant Contact. Managed client's files.
Organized and maintained sample closets. Picked up and delivered goods for clients. Assisted in setting up showroom display. Sent and received packages. Packed and unpacked for client meetings.

May 2019 - Dec 2020
 

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, Interior Design Intern

Sourced for furniture, fabric and lighting. Obtained quotes and generated purchase orders. Placed orders for furniture, fabrics and lighting. Maintained sample closet.
Obtained detailed pricing from vendors. Shopped for fabrics at D&D building.

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
 

Nexium, Design Consultant

Assisted in day to day photo shoots; setting up displays. Work efficiently with jewelry. Edit photos using Photoshop.

Jan 2014 - Jul 2017
 

M&M Design International, Assistant

Assisted in completing purchase orders and setting up showroom displays and exhibiting at Interior Design Shows. Attended client meetings, assisting in the design process for custom rugs. Liaise with designers.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
 

Education 

Parsons School of Design, Interior Design

Upon receiving a degree in Media Studies, I decided to pursue Interior Design. I attended Parsons School of Design for two years, and I then received a certificate in Interior Design. I have gained many new skills from my courses including space planning, residential and commercial interior design, AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Aug 2020 - May 2022
 

Queens College, CUNY, BArch, Media Studies

At Queens College, I received a Bachelors Degree in Media Studies. Additionally, I had a minor in textiles and apparel. During my last year at Queens College, I took an elective in Interior Design and I loved it! I then decided to go back to school and pursue Interior Design.

Aug 2014 - Jun 2018