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Austin, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas

– Mastery of product, ability to estimate projects accurately and providing illustrative visuals for commercial and residential projects resulted in closing over $1.2 million in sales in 2019. – Conduct product presentations for architects and interior designers to educate and increase brand awareness. – Created a pipeline of repeat business by maintaining relationships with architects and interior designers as well as general and sub contractors.

Houston, Texas

– Provided furniture solutions and estimates for the trade using principles of design combined with a working knowledge of over 70 vendors of upholstery, casegoods, lighting, and rugs.– Developed relationships with designers and manufacturer reps alike to increase sales and knowledge. – Collaborated with showroom manager on design and selection of new product vignettes based on market trends and forecasts in order to increase client commitment and business.– Procured and maintained libraries of product catalogs, samples, and technical allowing access to the most current and up-to-date information.– Increased engagement with the architecture and design industry by attending and participating in interior design industry events.

Houston, Texas

– Worked diligently in a fast paced environment, encouraging customers to make furniture, fabric, and accessory purchases informed by their personal aesthetics, performance needs, and project timeline. – Teamed up with colleagues of different departments and backgrounds to problem solve as needed in order to provide our customers with an exceptional shopping experience and achieve our collective store sales goals.– Participated in selecting products with purchasing manager to be used in merchandising displays and marketing materials, attributing to overall improvement of store aesthetics and increased sales.– Assisted buying department with inventory and pricing projects ensuring accuracy.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

– Assisted licensed designer by documenting feedback, decisions, and changes during client meetings and site visits, keeping the project up-to-date and accurate.– Communicated design concepts and color schemes by creating computer-drafted and hand rendered elevations and perspective drawings.– Sourced and procured design materials, lighting, art and accessories which allowed the designer time to focus and increase billable hours invoiced to customer. – Maintained client project files and resource library materials and catalogs resulting in a clean and orderly work environment conducive to productivity and accuracy in selecting materials and finishes.

Bachelor Of Interior Design, Interior Design

Non-Credit Online Course, American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence, 100