Forouzan Shemirani Email & Phone Number

Chestnut Hill MA

-Assist and guide clients to determine home-project related goals by considering the client's need and personal preference as well as the use and functionality of their space within given budgets -Prepare furniture and finish presentation boards.-Draft space planning manually and/or with computer-aided programs (e.g. AutoCat)-Place orders for materials and.

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

-Assisted “Friends of Steadel” in fund raising, membership and events.-Hosted visitors to Frankfurt’s largest and oldest museum, during the great Monet exhibit.

Oak Brook, IL

-Arranged and coordinated artist reception, topic related art exhibition and other events. -Managed administration of comparative data collection for art assessment-Prepared relevant documentation for sales transaction and negotiation between artist and client.

Barrington, IL

-Delivered product knowledge and design solutions to retail residential customers. -Managed up to 40 large client projects from start to finish including at-home consultations and -presentations.-Design projects included floor plans, custom built-ins, window treatments, and furniture selections.-Responsible for cost estimates, billing, and order completion.

Elgin, IL

-Taught 10-12 illustration classes per year to 8-15 children at the elementary level.-Improved their artistic ability through encouragement and guided direction.-Educated students on the principles of balance and composition through different projects.

Chicago, IL

-Generated 2-3 new clients each month while managing existing accounts.-Assisted in the appraisal of various types of fine are through extensive research for marketing purposes.-Wrote detailed descriptions of paintings, sculptures and silverware through analysis of research.

Chicago, IL

-Delegated and oversaw daily tasks to employees.-Conducted performance and disciplinary discussion in the Store Manager’s absence.-Directed employees preparing merchandise displays and advertising copy.-Performed sales work, took inventory, and prepared daily record of transactions.-Assisted customers with questions, concerns, or complaints.

Lake Barrington, IL

- Operated home based interior design services- Selected colors, furniture and materials to complement the design, as well as suit client's needs for function, durability and accessibility- Collaborated with architects, electricians, plumbers and others to complete the job in a timely and cost-effective manner- Set up accounts and maintained professional.

Glenview, IL

- Provided at-home consultations, including measuring rooms for further space planning- Developed drawing boards of ideal designs for clients- Designed functional and stylish window treatments- Produced orders and billing for clients

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Interior Design

- First Place Chicago Award "French Home" l 1999 - First Place Chicago Award "English Home" l 1999

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Painting