Interior Designer, recent graduate, energetic, organized, teachable, tangible, manageable, and passionate!
Seeking new opportunities where I can utilize my interior design education experience, passion for people and problem solving to create design solutions that exceeds clients needs! Energetic, detail oriented, collaborative individual with a desire to learn and express my potential in the amazing world of interior design!!
My decision to major in interior design has been one of the most fulfilling choices I have made yet! At the Virginia Marti College of Art and Design, I have acquired a well rounded education. There I was able to make my strengths stronger and overcome my weaknesses!
There I discovered my true skills and passion! The opportunity to create client, custom specific spaces, allowed me to express the many skills that I learned, in a variety of different styles. Through each project I was successfully able to communicate my ideas and inspirations verbally and physically through sample boards, floor plans, elevations, and renderings! The knowledge and skills I have acquired will make me a great asset to employers!
Rmspacez, Denver, CO, US, Freelance Interior Designer
• Self-made brand, acquired residential and commercial interior design projects offering an array of services that include all five phases of design.
• Programming - established requirements and desires for the project set in written and graphical form; defining the scope, objectives, limitations and criteria assessing the project’s feasibility.
• Schematic Design - Developed graphic and written conceptual design solutions to the program for the client’s approval.
• Design Development - Research, refine, and developed all major detail expressing the components of the project and presented to the client for final approval.
• Contract Documents - Created written and graphic directions to be used for the construction of the project. These documents were coordinated with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems which represented a production sequence flow chart to illustrate the relationship between construction documents and the construction process.
• Contract Administration - Monitored the construction of the project quality and progress, solving on-site design/construction problems, collaboration to oversee the completion of the project.
• Developed lasting personal business relationships with real estate agents, tenants, and business owners though marketing a trusting brand and through client referrals.
• High quality customer service and care by meeting budget, deadlines, and continuously exceeding design expectations.
Sears Home Improvement Products, Warrensville Heights, OH, US, Residential Project Consultant specializing in Kitchens & Bathrooms
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills to generate high volume sales in a one call close;
• Expert in home design and full scale kitchen remodeling, cabinet re-facing and bath renovation projects;
• Detailed oriented with an ability to work independently servicing projects from initial design and planning phase to the final installation of custom cabinetry, counter tops, flooring, lighting and accessories;
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills by utilizing the “ten steps to a one call close”, generated over $80k in monthly revenue for the company;
• Recognized for award winning, high quality customer service and care;
• Using 20/20 design as a closing tool , developed high quality 3D rendering, floor plans and elevations to be used for production.
Behold Design LLC, Mentor,ohio, Student Intern/Design Assistant
• Contributed with project development for kitchen and bath design projects;
• Attended client meetings and assisted with finishes and furniture selections;
• Developed high quality presentation drawings; 3D models, floor plans and elevations.
Lee Meier Interiors, Inc., Westlake, OH, US, Student Intern
• Well rounded education of trade manufactures;
• Organized and maintained efficiency of studio library, and responded to customer inquiries;
• Assisted designers with selection of finishes and furniture for residential and commercial projects.
T-Mobile USA, North Olmsted, OH, US, Sales Associate
• Responsible for top performance recruiting and generating high volume sales;
• Recognized for award winning, high quality customer service and care;
• Knowledge and training on the newest cell phone technology;
• Responsible for maintaining efficiency of business hours of operation, first to show up and last to leave.
Virginia Marti College of Art and Design, Lakewood,Ohio, Interior Design
Associate of Applied Business in Interior Design, Interior Design
2009 – 2012
Activities and Societies: •American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Student Member 2010-2012 •ASID Student Chapter - Hospitality Chair - 2011-2012 •Canstuction 2011 - Team Leader-Design of “Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” - Fund raising for the Cleveland Food Bank - Healthiest Meal Award •Canstruction 2010 - Fund Raising Coordinator - Design of “Feed the World” - Best Use of Label
3.5 GPA, Honorable Mention
Activities and Societies: •American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Student Member 2010-2012 •ASID Student Chapter - Hospitality Chair - 2011-2012 •Canstuction 2011 - Team Leader-Design of “Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” - Fund raising for the Cleveland Food Bank - Healthiest Meal Award •Canstruction 2010 - Fund Raising Coordinator - Design of “Feed the World” - Best Use of Label
