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Elizabeth McClure

Elizabeth McClure

New York, NY, US

 

About 

A confident, competent and imaginative interior designer with extensive experience of  working on a mixture of high end residential projects. Having a excellent approach to solving problems and a proven ability to generate fresh solutions for the renovation of internal spaces, including structural alterations. An ambitious, creative and dedicated design professional eager to gain experience in a creative environment.

Employment 

Homepolish, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer

Designer for more than ten different projects at a time,both commercial and residential spaces ranging from high end to budget conscious. Manages entire projects from client meetings, hiring of contractors, overseeing construction, furniture and fixture selections and custom drawings in AutoCAD

May 2013 - current
 

Robyn Karp Design, New York, New York, Design Assistant

Specified furnishings, fixtures and textiles for a large volume of clients. Composed tile, paint, plumbing and other various constructions schedules. Created client proposals, purchase orders and quotes using DesignManager

Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
 

Darren Henault Interiors, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer

Specify Furnishings, Fixtures and Fabrics for each client
Attend job site meetings with architect, client and construction for each client on a daily basis.
Experience with showroom vendors for furniture pricing and creating custom furnishings
Delegate client meetings
Create proposals, quotes and purchase orders for clients and showroom vendors

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
 

Ebanista, New York, NY, US, Sales Associate and Office Manager

Increased sales and showroom exposure through advertising and social marketing
Experience with high end and large scale architecture and design firms
Developed an extensive client list
Improved and maintained the daily appearance of the showroom

Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Judi’s Lamps and Shades at ABC Carpet and Home, New York, NY, US, Manager

Created corporate letters and for the company blog
Handled Invoicing and proposals
Designed custom lampshades
Developed and sustained client relationships with following up and detailed communication

Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
 

Jobe Systems, Inc., Houston, TX, Lighting Designer

Professional experience as an AutoCAD draftsman
Promoted from Intern to Associate within two weeks
Created lighting and reflected ceiling plans for high-end residences
Developed company proposals and specification sheets
Provided company with organizational and financial management skills for a high scaled business

Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
 

Education 

The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX, Bachelors, Interior Design

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills