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Casey Coleford

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced creative with a proven track record of collaborating with design and event firms seeks a new opportunity to utilize my diverse visual skills and expertise in creative design to drive innovation and success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer/ Stager

Daniella Southgate Design
01.2018 - Current

Boutique residential interior design firm

  • Participated in material, furniture, and accessories selection and documentation.
  • Developed a library to include specific user interface elements via MyDoma
  • Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
  • Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.

Designer/ Project Manager

Modern Floristry
10.2016 - 09.2017

Event, floral, and styling company

  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for floral and seasonal installations for large-scale functions and corporations ie. Ralph Lauren. Burberry, Goyard, Farmers Market, Broad Museum, Westfield century City etc.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed projects from procurement to completion.
  • Sourced materials and props for photo shoots and events.


Interior Designer/ Stager

Fictional Homes
02.2014 - 09.2016

Interior design and home staging firm

  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
  • Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
  • Transformed outdated living spaces into modern environments that reflected current trends while adhering to clients'' preferences.
  • Improved property photography results through meticulous attention to lighting, angles, and overall aesthetic appeal of staged spaces.

Store Manager

Yves Delorme
06.2008 - 07.2013

Home furnishings, accessories and fine linens

  • Oversaw all aspects of store operations, organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Developed strategies for attracting new customers by analyzing demographic data and conducting targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Collaborated with other managers to develop company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall performance across all locations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.

Interior Design Assistant

Linda Snyder And Associates
12.2007 - 06.2008

Boutique commercial and residential interior design firm

  • Contributed to increased project efficiency by maintaining organized files and documentation for all design projects.
  • Collaborated with vendors and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Designed color schemes and material boards for review and presentation.

Interior Design/ Showroom Assistant

Nancy Corzine, Inc
02.2005 - 11.2007

Home furnishings and accessories/ Personal assistant to Nancy Corzine

  • Collaborated with sales team to reach monthly targets, contributing to overall revenue growth.
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals as well as preferences, styles, and ideas for custom projects/ pieces.
  • Maintained showroom samples and catalog libraries for customer viewing.

Interior Design Assistant

Jon Brent Design
02.2012 - 02.2014

Boutique commercial and residential interior design firm

  • Contributed to increased project efficiency by maintaining organized files and documentation for all design projects.
  • Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail by thoroughly reviewing all project specifications and ensuring accuracy in final deliverables.
  • Provided invaluable support to lead designer during high-pressure situations while managing multiple concurrent projects.
  • Collaborated with vendors and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Assisted lead designer in creating visually appealing spaces for residential and commercial clients.

Interior Design Assistant/ Sales Executive

The Art Salon by Marcie Bronkar
07.2013 - 02.2014

Art Gallery and residential interior design firm

  • Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
  • Promoted company design services and developed marketing materials.
  • Boosted art sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Coordinated promotional activities and events for the gallery.
  • Marketed on social media and local publications to create impactful campaigns that generated new leads and increased brand awareness.
  • Developed and implemented campaigns for email, online advertising, search engines and direct mail.

Education

UCLA - Interior Design & Architecture

UCLA Design Program
Santa Monica, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design & Communications

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Skills

  • Customer service-oriented
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Project Management
  • Interior design
  • Visual design
  • Custom Furniture Design
  • Product selection
  • Furnishings Selection
  • FF&E procurement

Timeline

Interior Designer/ Stager

Daniella Southgate Design
01.2018 - Current

Designer/ Project Manager

Modern Floristry
10.2016 - 09.2017

Interior Designer/ Stager

Fictional Homes
02.2014 - 09.2016

Interior Design Assistant/ Sales Executive

The Art Salon by Marcie Bronkar
07.2013 - 02.2014

Interior Design Assistant

Jon Brent Design
02.2012 - 02.2014

Store Manager

Yves Delorme
06.2008 - 07.2013

Interior Design Assistant

Linda Snyder And Associates
12.2007 - 06.2008

Interior Design/ Showroom Assistant

Nancy Corzine, Inc
02.2005 - 11.2007

UCLA - Interior Design & Architecture

UCLA Design Program

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design & Communications

Santa Monica College
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