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Amy Sklar

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Collaborative, creative business owner with an exceptional background spent in the Interior Design Industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture and building and maintaining relationships with clients in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Amy Sklar Design Inc
01.2007 - Current
  • Run highly successful Interior design practice with multiple concurrent projects.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Designed and completed countless high end residential projects from conceptual design to move in.
  • Communicated with clients throughout design process to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to perform daily business functions and to communicate with clients and vendors in manner consistent with luxury design firm.
  • Worked with vendors and suppliers to stay informed of about new products and innovations relevant to design industry.
  • Promoted business via social media and press opportunities to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Interior Designer

Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
  • 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.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors as well as own firm's architects, to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
  • Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Created professional presentations using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop etc.) to creatively communicate design intent and direction.

Education

Master of Arts - Interior Architecture & Design

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Study Abroad - Fine Furniture Building

University of West England
Bristol England

Skills

  • Residential Renovation
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Creative Concept Development
  • Presentation Creation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • City and County Regulations
  • Floor Plan Development
  • Site Visits
  • Project Requirements
  • CAD Drafting
  • Mac OSX Expertise
  • Industry Trends Knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Named one of the top 20 Interior Designers in Los Angeles by the Hollywood Reporter.
  • Luxe Magazine Gold List Honoree 2020 & 2022.
  • Designed large-scale luxury Interior Design projects at budgets ranging from $10,000 to $20,000,000
  • Trained and mentored several designers newly introduced to the design industry.


Affiliations

NCIDQ

Timeline

Owner

Amy Sklar Design Inc
01.2007 - Current

Interior Designer

Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners

Master of Arts - Interior Architecture & Design

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Lewis & Clark College

Study Abroad - Fine Furniture Building

University of West England

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