Pear Tree Interiors, Cincinnati, Design Assistant
o Personally responsible for complete room designs as assigned by lead designer
o Responsible for project timelines and meeting deadlines
o Developed the design direction for projects
o Solely responsible for the selection of materials for projects
o Researched and outsourced for fabrics, furniture, lighting, wall coverings, antiques, floor finishes and accessories
o Sourcing online resources for projects and interacting with vendors
o Generated meetings and showings with vendors
o Responsible for planning company parties and events
o Communicated with vendors, clients and showrooms
o Prepared presentation material for all client meetings
o Maintained client information and relationships
o Attended client meetings and presentations
o Attended seasonal markets with the senior designer