AMY LYNN HERMAN
Interior Designer
West Palm Beach,Fl
Summary
- Accomplished Interior Designer with a decade of high-end commercial and residential expertise supplemented by an ideal educational foundation; brings a proven portfolio and quickly becomes an asset.
- Effectual communicator with strong, concise verbal skills; understands deadline cruciality.
- Sound organizational and budgetary aptitude; develops in-depth mastery of service offering.
- Technologically proficient; training includes product design studies at Harvard University.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Interior Designer
Ballard Designs
04.2025 - Current
- Elevated brand image through custom-designed interiors that showcased clients'' unique identities and values.
- Developed comprehensive design plans, elevations, and details for a range of high-end projects, resulting in increased client referrals.
- Conducted site visits and evaluations to ensure adherence to design standards and client expectations.
- Developed a loyal clientele base through personalized service, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional results on every project.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends by attending trade shows, conferences, workshops, allowing for continuous improvement in design approach.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Selected furniture, lighting, and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
Designer/Owner
AMY HERMAN INTERIORS
01.2002 - Current
- Establishes new business contacts and maintains network of returning clients
- Provides clients with design guidance in all aspects of residential interior design needs, including architectural plans, fabrics, furniture, flooring, lighting, window treatments, plumbing fixtures, custom cabinetry, and millwork
- Manages projects from conceptual design through to completion, ensuring the project is completed to the standards initially agreed upon with the client and with as little inconvenience to the client as possible
- Oversees purchasing and billing, which has contributed to exceptional interpersonal communicatory skills as a result of liaising with numerous vendors
Designer
TUI PRANICH & ASSOCIATES
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Maintained showroom and showroom library, as well as assisting in showroom sales and follow up with vendors and product sales
- As Designer, responsibilities included all aspects of project management from design conception to execution
Designer
HOWARD DESIGN GROUP
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Presided over all aspects of residential and commercial design projects; developed solid grasp interpreting architectural and interior plans; Served as liaison between vendor and client; scheduled meetings and timelines
- Conducted client presentations and created design boards
- Selected fabrics, case goods, and lighting for both residential and commercial projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Miami, FL1982
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Interior Design
Miami Dade Community College
Skills
- Computer literate
- Adobe creative suite
- Project management
- Presentation design
- Rough sketching
- Design implementation
- Superb eye for detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Websites
Timeline
Senior Interior Designer
Ballard Designs
04.2025 - Current
Designer/Owner
AMY HERMAN INTERIORS
01.2002 - Current
Designer
TUI PRANICH & ASSOCIATES
01.2000 - 01.2002
Designer
HOWARD DESIGN GROUP
01.1998 - 01.1999
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Interior Design
Miami Dade Community College
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