Bruce Budway Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of interior design projects worth up to $1.2 million for residential clients • Build and nurture relationships with clients to develop custom designs based on specific tastes and spacing needs • Present furniture and colour palette options and ensure the final design and layout reflect the client’s personality• Accountable for vendor selection, furniture sourcing, contract negotiations, purchasing, and budget tracking• Supervise up to 6 contractors during the installation process to ensure deadlines and specifications are achieved• Develop project estimates and quotes for clients, prepare purchase orders and invoices, and process paymentsKey Achievement:✔ Established a reliable and dedicated referral base by consistently exceeding the customer’s design expectations

Vaughan,Ontario

• Oversee the visual merchandising program for the annual refurbishing of the upholstery manufacturer’s 15,000 sq ft Toronto showroom and the bi-annual update of the company’s 3,000 sq ft High Point, NC showroom • Lead 2 staff in the set up of the Toronto showroom’s merchandise with 5 lifestyle categories and 60 room groups • Perform multiple touch-ups per year for the Toronto showroom to support seasonal promotions and special events• Work with Marketing Director and factory teams to procure décor and products within timelines and Collaborate with the Marketing Director to create floor plans and paint/wallpaper schedules for both showroomsKey Achievement:✔ Created an ease of shopping strategy throughout the different lifestyles within the showroom to substantially grow sales and earn media coverage from Homefront and WEDLUX magazines

Toronto, Canada Area

• Managed the national merchandising program for the home furnishing departments at 36 Canadian Eaton stores • Facilitated training on display and merchandising standards and continually monitored stores to ensure consistency of presentation • Designed and communicated plan-o-grams and assortment groupings to Store Managers and Visual Managers • Developed and delivered in-store training sessions to educate staff on visual merchandizing techniques• Supported the planning and coordinating of store remodeling and liaised with the store planning department, buyers, and fashion directors to style room groups• Attended international furniture markets and conducted market research to identify new trends and best practices• Oversaw the purchasing and procurement of national home furnishing seasonal decor and department décor • Partnered with in-store visual merchandising teams to implement brand signage and in-store creative elementsKey Achievement:✔ Contributed the merchandising strategy for the launch of 4 stand-alone home furnishing stores across Canada

Toronto, Canada Area