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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
Caroline Carter