As the owner and lead designer, I meet with potential clients, discuss the project, collaborate and develop a scope of work. The project begins by creating budgets which include a design fees, items to be purchased, and labor and installation costs. I develop storyboards and floorplans with the intent of presenting a viable criteria to the clients. Once we have settled on a direction, I source items including but not limited to fabric, hardware, furnishings, lighting, tile, and flooring along with crafts persons and showrooms/venders. For approval, I write purchase orders for potential items and once approved, I order, track, and recieve said items. Then I schedule and direct installations. My tasks also include project bookeeping and updating the budget accurately. I also facilitate the office bookkeeping tasks including invoicing, profit/loss statements, and p&l statements

Collaborate:Schedule and attend consultations with clients to discuss design options including color scheme, style of treatments, hardware options, lead time, fabric possibilities, functionality of treatment, etc. Translate client’s needs and vision into a proposal that works with their budget and includes details such as accurate measurements, minimum yardage required, labor costs, and hardware costs. Research and source fabric, hardware, and supplies. Order fabric, hardware, and supplies following client approval of full plan. Fabricate:Manage production workroom to plan and create commissioned treatments and ensure production schedule consistently meets deadlines. Meticulously cut, sew and fabricate treatments. Train contracted associates and delegate tasks. Take inventory on hardware upon delivery and plan installation. Prepare treatments for presentation to the client. Oversee the installation of the hardware and treatments. Adapt processes/techniques to meet the needs of individual environments. Ensure client is delighted and satisfied. Office:Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator and Quickbooks. Create all necessary documents including estimates, proposals, purchase orders, and invoices. Accurately derive costs of manufactured goods by building and utilizing spreadsheets. Maintain client files to facilitate the organization of documents listed above. Bookkeeping tasks including invoicing, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets. Edit photos and update the website.

Design, plan, and implement remodels for commercial spaces and private residences. Client Relations:• Engage with clients to determine wants and needs of a project• Create existing floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD• Capture images, manage notes, and create inspiration boards in Evernote• Create storyboards based on collaborative efforts/ideas between the clients and the design team • Develop solutions intended to satisfy the needs of the project• Consider aesthetics of each solution with the intention of creating a beautiful space with superior functionality• Create proposed floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD• Create presentations in Power Point including suggested items, proposed floor plans and elevations • Present storyboards and plans to clients for approval• Source items, create proposals for clients review and approval• Design custom pieces/solutions for unique situations, implement and deliver said items• Order approved items• Invoice clients for purchasesOffice Participation:• Create budgets• Utilize Studio Designer to mange logistics of every project, client, and vender• Order and track purchased items and services through delivery• Document participation in a project by client• Analyze reports developed by Studio Designer• Manage digital files • Organize inspiration images and item images Collaborations:• Source, interview, and manage vendors, contractors and artisans• Schedule meetings between clients, contactors and designers• Create and maintain project calendars• Maintain dialogue with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure a flow with the project • Participate in financial state of the company meetings including the principal, accountant and myself

Cut, sew, and manufacture window treatments and soft good for the home as well as assist with the fabrication of upholstered walls including traditional techniques, trim-less track, and wrapped panels. Experience with various industrial machines including straight stitch, over-lock, walking needle, walking foot, and tacking machines. Handled power tools such as drills, chop saws, compressors with staple gun attachment, t-nail attachment, and pin nail attachment. Hands on hardware installation with a team utilizing various mounting techniques specific to the site ensuring that the hardware is secure. Hang, steam, and fluff treatments.

Make and answer sales calls, schedule and attend consultationsDesign clients vision, source materials and hardware, and create estimates Create work orders for in house production of curtains, shades, and soft goods and oversee workroom to ensure accuracy in regards to project specifications, standards, and timingCreate purchase orders for non-production re-sale including roller shades, grass shades and woven wood shades, custom hardware, cornices, headers and other miscellaneous itemsAttend installations, oversee installer and communicate with the client

Sales Associate:Sold merchandise throughout the store. Developed and maintained relationships with clients. Analyzed customer needs and relaying the information/conclusions to management. Elie Tahari Specialist: Focused on supporting the Elie Tahari business, maintained Elie Tahari corporate standards in regards to merchandising, styling, and event planning. Kept track of the business by analyzing sales reports, kept abreast of new merchandise, and requested replenishment for top sellers.

Sold men’s and women’s luxury clothing and accessories. Check-in new stock and merchandise the sales floor. Maintain presentation standards