Caroline Carter
WA
Summary
Aspiring to team up with an interior design firm where I can utilize my education, passion, creative skills and talents on a daily basis. To actively further the success in all areas for which the company strives for and most importantly, to be of support and to provide a wonderful experience and end result for client homes no matter what the project requires.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Center Manager
Ethan Allen
Lynnwood, WA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Created materials and 3D designs in Icovia for use in client presentations and communications.
- Maintained full sample library of fabrics, trims and leathers.
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Marketed throughout the community of the design programs offered.
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
Senior Designer/Senior Project Manager
Amy Devault Interior Design
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Planned and executed many high end residential homes from the top of Beverly Hills, to beach front summer homes on the Pacific Ocean
- Worked closely with all clients, contractors, architects and vendors to produce a conceptual and highly functioning design
- Responsible for providing creative solutions to concerns/problems in client homes.
- Assisted in all varieties of jobs, which included ground up construction, demolition, addition, floor layout, furniture design, lighting, wallcovering, fabric and carpet/flooring selection
- Hand/computer drafted and designed custom furniture and lighting, worked close with all types of vendors to produce my visions
- Maintained excellent meeting minutes, which included pre-planning, record taking, transcribing, distributing to all participants, follow through and produced a highly organized filing system for future reference
- Trained and oversaw all junior designers and drafters
- Oversaw daily operations -on an average of 9 high end projects at once- such as purchasing, outsourcing, project status and client relations
- Worked closely with bookkeeper to ensure correct productions of financial records
Interior Designer
Grayson Luxury
Beverly Hills, CA
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Created design concepts and proposals for clients which included; space planning, creative solutions, selection of lighting fixtures, furniture, carpet, paint, wall covering, fabric and finishes.
- Formed personalized invoices for clients and maintained a clear line of communication between client, manufacturer, workroom, fabricator and Principal designer until completion.
- Worked with local fabrication companies for custom items such as glass, tile, flooring and window tinting
- Worked on multiple tasks/projects at once, all while prioritizing with attention toward deadlines and detail
- Co-ran and maintained an organized and visually appealing showroom which included luxury item vignettes and outstanding condition throughout.
- Coordinates in all areas of client’s and showroom installations.
- Built and maintained new relationships with potential clients.
Account Executive
F. Schmacher and Co.
Seattle / Los Angeles, WA/CA
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Worked in tandem with territory manager to market the Schumacher brand to the west region, including Idaho, Oregon, Canada and California
- Initiated and maintained outside growing business relationships.
- Coordinated and co-hosted marketing events to launch new product; including fabric, wall covering, trim, furniture and accessories.
- Constantly pursued my education with the business, new product, guest designers and client needs.
- Was awarded top sales performance in the year 2013 and 2014.
- Focused on selling custom made furniture, lighting, home accessories, luxury fabric, wall covering and trim.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Bellevue College
2011
Skills
- Proficient in Studio Web Ware, IVY, Builder Trend and Chief Architect
- Proficient in PC, Mac products, Microsoft office, Microsoft Outlook, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest
- Very familiar with the SDC, local showrooms, vendors, workrooms and fabricators
- Excellent at hand drafting and space layout
- Excellent at furniture and lighting design
- Expert in managing multiple priorities and projects/clients
- Communicative with all sides of the design process
- Creative thinker
- Great work ethic and ethical
- Great networking skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Likeable and well presented
- Adaptable to each situation
- Works well under pressure
- Great at social media, Pinterest, Blog Posts
Affiliations
- Awarded Best Interior Design Firm by the Marina Del Rey Argonaut
- Dean's list, Bellevue College 2009, 2010 and 2011
- National Honor Society member
Timeline
Design Center Manager
Ethan Allen
01.2020 - 04.2020
Senior Designer/Senior Project Manager
Amy Devault Interior Design
08.2015 - 03.2018
Interior Designer
Grayson Luxury
02.2015 - 08.2015
Account Executive
F. Schmacher and Co.
02.2012 - 02.2015
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Bellevue College