Interior Designer Resume
A dedicated, self-motivated, and creative Senior Interior Designer and Graphic Designer with a history of professional experience within the furniture industry allied with an academic background in Art and Design. Able to collaborate with other Designers and Architects to provide the best design solutions for clients. Familiar with liaising with Directors and building and maintaining client and consultant relationships. Adept at developing interior architectural design concepts through FF&E selection, researching and selecting finishes, material and lighting, and graphic presentations. Proficiency with Chief Architect, 3ds Max, Artlantis, AutoCAD, CET and Adobe Creative Suite. Fluent in English, Italian, and Albanian.
? Sales & Marketing
? Customer Service
? Leadership & Development ? Interior Design & Consultancy
? Graphic Presentations
? Communication Skills ? Project Management
? Business Development
? Interpersonal Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CFI, THE KNOLL SOURCE, Philadelphia, PA
Technical Designer (2020-Present)
? Provide drafting and design support for all phases of technical projects typically consisting of a Commercial, Municipal, Industrial, or Residential nature.
? Produce furniture drawings such as: block plans, space plans, overall scaled floor plans with workstations, offices, and ancillary.
? Develop, create and implement 2D and 3D drawings and elevations, renderings, color, black and white and detailed furniture drawings.
? Prepare electrical location plans (including floor cores, outlets and data), installation drawings and create drawing of a room if not on existing architectural or on CAD or CET.
? Generally work independently or with limited oversight while preparing construction drawings for review by the project manager.
? Generate preliminary budget pricing, layouts and detailed and accurate specifications.
? Reconfigure spaces using existing product and provide list of new, excess and reuse by also adding finishes and discounts if requested on specifications.
? Verify and check drawings and bill of materials for accuracy.
? Offer guidance and creative solutions to client and/or sales rep by attending meeting and go on appointments with Sales when requested.
GASPER LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, Richboro, PA
Designer (2020)
? Ensuring each customer receives outstanding service by establishing a friendly environment through pleasant greetings, acknowledging furniture related concerns,Interpreting and translating their needs into rough plans.
? Demonstrate the ability to interact as a team member by communicating effectively with co-workers for customer satisfaction.
? Work closely with architects, landscaping designers, hardscaping designers, and warehouse team, to determine how the spaces will function, look, and be furnished.
? Develop, create and implement sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts by specifying materials and outdoor furnishings such as lighting, furniture, accessories (rugs, floor lamps and ornamentals), wall finishes and flooring.
? Place orders for furniture, and oversee installing the design elements.
? Supervise and coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in the laying out and assembling of displays.
SUMMER CLASSICS, Philadelphia, PA
Design Consultant(2019 - 2020)
? Consistently met and exceeded stated sales targets through in-store sales and in-home consultations.
? Interfaced with clients to accurately define and determine client requirements within expected timeframes.
? Recommended designs which incorporate functionality and aesthetics while exhibiting proficiency with internal ordering system and inventory flow for both indoor and outdoor needs.
? Received recognition for sales performance via the Best Seller of the Month for generating $80K in sales.
? Assisted clients throughout the entirety of the sales process while administering product knowledge on materials, fabrics, and maintenance.
MOBILERI RIMINI, Albania
Senior Interior Designer(2015 - 2018)
? Led the crafting of high-quality photo-realistic 3D renderings and visualizations via the use of AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D Max, Artlantis, Chief Architect, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
? Fostered and cultivated long-term relationships while maximizing sales growth through the implementation of creative selling skills, teamwork, and superior customer service.
? Accounted for the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment, color palettes, and lighting for custom-made furniture.
? Collaborated with marketing and business development teams while creating innovative and unique 3D artwork materials and presentations.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
ATLANTIC PAIN & WELLNESS CENTER, Philadelphia, PA
Graphic Designer(2018)
? Spearheaded the development of a multitude of marketing programs encompassing labels, brochures, presentations, e-book covers, and flyers.
? Demonstrated expertise with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to increase exposure and business.
? Utilized a creative mindset to drive forward marketing projects, events, and social media strategies.
? Significantly increased presence on Facebook and Google as well as recommending regular website updates which facilitated an enhancement of traffic for marketing and promotional initiatives.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Art & Design – Polis University (2015)
A dedicated, self-motivated, and creative Senior Interior Designer and Graphic Designer with a history of professional experience within the furniture industry allied with an academic background in Art and Design. Able to collaborate with other Designers and Architects to provide the best design solutions for clients. Familiar with liaising with Directors and building and maintaining client and consultant relationships. Adept at developing interior architectural design concepts through FF&E selection, researching and selecting finishes, material and lighting, and graphic presentations. Proficiency with Chief Architect, 3ds Max, Artlantis, AutoCAD, CET and Adobe Creative Suite. Fluent in English, Italian, and Albanian.
? Sales & Marketing
? Customer Service
? Leadership & Development ? Interior Design & Consultancy
? Graphic Presentations
? Communication Skills ? Project Management
? Business Development
? Interpersonal Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CFI, THE KNOLL SOURCE, Philadelphia, PA
Technical Designer (2020-Present)
? Provide drafting and design support for all phases of technical projects typically consisting of a Commercial, Municipal, Industrial, or Residential nature.
? Produce furniture drawings such as: block plans, space plans, overall scaled floor plans with workstations, offices, and ancillary.
? Develop, create and implement 2D and 3D drawings and elevations, renderings, color, black and white and detailed furniture drawings.
? Prepare electrical location plans (including floor cores, outlets and data), installation drawings and create drawing of a room if not on existing architectural or on CAD or CET.
? Generally work independently or with limited oversight while preparing construction drawings for review by the project manager.
? Generate preliminary budget pricing, layouts and detailed and accurate specifications.
? Reconfigure spaces using existing product and provide list of new, excess and reuse by also adding finishes and discounts if requested on specifications.
? Verify and check drawings and bill of materials for accuracy.
? Offer guidance and creative solutions to client and/or sales rep by attending meeting and go on appointments with Sales when requested.
GASPER LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, Richboro, PA
Designer (2020)
? Ensuring each customer receives outstanding service by establishing a friendly environment through pleasant greetings, acknowledging furniture related concerns,Interpreting and translating their needs into rough plans.
? Demonstrate the ability to interact as a team member by communicating effectively with co-workers for customer satisfaction.
? Work closely with architects, landscaping designers, hardscaping designers, and warehouse team, to determine how the spaces will function, look, and be furnished.
? Develop, create and implement sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts by specifying materials and outdoor furnishings such as lighting, furniture, accessories (rugs, floor lamps and ornamentals), wall finishes and flooring.
? Place orders for furniture, and oversee installing the design elements.
? Supervise and coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in the laying out and assembling of displays.
SUMMER CLASSICS, Philadelphia, PA
Design Consultant(2019 - 2020)
? Consistently met and exceeded stated sales targets through in-store sales and in-home consultations.
? Interfaced with clients to accurately define and determine client requirements within expected timeframes.
? Recommended designs which incorporate functionality and aesthetics while exhibiting proficiency with internal ordering system and inventory flow for both indoor and outdoor needs.
? Received recognition for sales performance via the Best Seller of the Month for generating $80K in sales.
? Assisted clients throughout the entirety of the sales process while administering product knowledge on materials, fabrics, and maintenance.
MOBILERI RIMINI, Albania
Senior Interior Designer(2015 - 2018)
? Led the crafting of high-quality photo-realistic 3D renderings and visualizations via the use of AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D Max, Artlantis, Chief Architect, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
? Fostered and cultivated long-term relationships while maximizing sales growth through the implementation of creative selling skills, teamwork, and superior customer service.
? Accounted for the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment, color palettes, and lighting for custom-made furniture.
? Collaborated with marketing and business development teams while creating innovative and unique 3D artwork materials and presentations.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
ATLANTIC PAIN & WELLNESS CENTER, Philadelphia, PA
Graphic Designer(2018)
? Spearheaded the development of a multitude of marketing programs encompassing labels, brochures, presentations, e-book covers, and flyers.
? Demonstrated expertise with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to increase exposure and business.
? Utilized a creative mindset to drive forward marketing projects, events, and social media strategies.
? Significantly increased presence on Facebook and Google as well as recommending regular website updates which facilitated an enhancement of traffic for marketing and promotional initiatives.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Art & Design – Polis University (2015)