Anne Tuckley
Columbia,MO
Summary
Innovative Interior Designer with expertise in providing creative and personalized interior spaces according to specifications, budget and functionality. Proven leader in preparing sleek proposals, delivering presentations and fostering interpersonal relationships with clients to build a strong and reputable practice. Proven leader in driving creative projects by working closely with teammates in a results-driven industry. Expert in residntial interior design projects with flexibility in designing for diverse clients.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Self Employed
Columbia, MO
06.2004 - Current
- Award Winning Interior Designer with over 20 years in the industry.
- Inside Columbia Magazine Admire Award for Whole House Design 2021.
- Consistently maintain 15-20 client projects every month which also include communication with contractors, vendors, architects, and movers.
- Como Magazine monthly contributor "What the Pros Know" for interior design 3 years running.
- Columbia Business Times "Top Commercial Interior Designer" 2019
- Community Votes "Best interior designer award" 2022
- Designed 3 Missouri Supreme Court judges offices
- Created professional presentations using hand renderings, creative mood boards, room sketcher and procreate illustrator to effectively communicate design vision.
Visual Merchandiser
Inside Outlet/IO Metro
Columbia, Missouri
03.2003 - 04.2005
- Visual Merchandiser for a busy furniture and home accessories store.
- Weekly revamped the store to consistently give it a fresh, exciting new look.
- Consulted with customers to help with their design needs.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs and trends.
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
- Maintained visual merchandising storage area and room to prevent damage or destruction of existing visual collateral or tools.
- Created presentation of merchandise to engage customers and help stimulate sales activity.
- Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
Editorial/Runway Model
Talent Plus/Centro Models
St. Louis/New York, MO/NY
01.1993 - 03.2003
- Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
- Met with designers to define guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
- Posed or struck suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming or photo sessions.
- Gathered photographs, print advertisements and digital media to build portfolio of work.
- Assembled and maintained portfolios and traveled to assigned jobs.
Flight Attendant
Continental Airlines
Houston, TX
09.1989 - 11.1993
- Extensive travel throughout the US, Europe, South and Central America, the Caribbean allowed me to engage in the people, architecture, food and culture of each region.
- Attended trainings in customer service, conflict resolution techniques and safety procedures to remain current on new requirements and procedures.
- Offered answers to passengers' questions and resolved issues that arose during flights.
- Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered questions related to flight.
- Kept cabin neat, clean and professional in appearance.
- Conducted preflight checks to assess general condition and cleanliness of aircraft.
- Greeted passengers to assist in finding seating assignments and properly stowe items in overhead or under-seat storage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
05.1989
Collegiate Government Association Vice President
- Winner of a paid internship for "Best Package Design"
Skills
- Project Management
- Interior Architectural Detailing
- Space Planning
- Visual Product Development
- Graphic Presentations
- Sales Expertise
- Vendor Sourcing
- Product Specifications
- Interior Design
- Product Selection
- Sketching
- Concept Development
- Color and Material Application
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- 2D and 3D Modeling
- Visual Design
- Digital Photography
Websites
Timeline
Interior Designer - Self Employed
06.2004 - Current
Visual Merchandiser - Inside Outlet/IO Metro
03.2003 - 04.2005
Editorial/Runway Model - Talent Plus/Centro Models
01.1993 - 03.2003
Flight Attendant - Continental Airlines
09.1989 - 11.1993
William Woods University - Bachelor of Arts, Art