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Emily Rider

Emily Rider

Santa Rosa, CA, US

 
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About 

Results oriented, team player looking to join an innovative interior design firm. Key design competencies include acoustics, lighting, and materials. Professional competencies include sales, public speaking, and presentation.

Employment 

Oakmont Senior Living, Windsor, CA, US, Interior Designer

Responsible for entire projects from beginning to install including exterior color choices, interior finishes and furniture selections, while meeting budget, while meeting budgets and deadlines.
Collaborate with Construction Department on finalizing selections.

Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
 

Interiors Incorporated, Santa Rosa, CA, US, Interior Designer

Responsible for creating space plans and furniture layouts for all of Interior Incorporated's customers. Major clients include Travis Air Force Base, Amy’s Kitchen, Sonoma Clean Power, ReMax Full Spectrum, and W. Real Estate.
Design and spec out product from multiple furniture companies (Haworth, HON, Pacific Coast Furniture, and Friant), finalize detailed drawings, and work with the installation team during project life.
Present and discuss layout, furniture, and fabric finishes to customers during design meetings.

Jul 2016 - Feb 2018
 

La-Z-Boy, Chico,CA,US, Associate Designer

Assisted Interior Designer to achieve established in-home program sales goals while executing the company’s in-home design process.
Designed, created, and sold comfortable and functional environments that represented the client’s lifestyle, taste, and budget.
Scheduled professional home consultations and presented customized room designs: Sample fabric, furniture, tables, and accessory recommendations.
Developed and utilized sales skills and principals according to The Recipe.

May 2015 - Jul 2016
 

KM Builders and Remodeling, San Antonio, TX, US, Intern

Assisted in selection of materials and interacted with on-site customers.
Updated company showroom to enhance the overall design experience. Redesigned selection collateral.

Jan 2015 - May 2015
 

Education 

University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, US, Bachelors, Interior Designer

Bachelors of Science, Interior Design

Aug 2009 - May 2015
 

Skills