Christel Claunch
Monroe,WA
Summary
Experienced interior decorator with a focus on creating sanctuaries that reflect my clients' stories. Infusing design work with organic elements and timeless style, I curate spaces that consider texture, locale, outdoor elements, and simplicity. Alongside my design expertise, I have a diverse background in education, teaching students of all ages. Prioritizing personal connections and adapting to individual learning styles and needs, I am approachable, positive, friendly, and encouraging. Committed to each student's success.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Timeless Home
05.2012 - Current
- Skilled interior decorator with an innovative vision, who consistently has exceeded client expectations
- Proficiency in selecting furnishings, color schemes, cohesive textures, textiles, finishes, creating mood/vision boards and space planning
- Staged/flipped homes which subsequently sold well over list price and received multiple offers
- Design work featured in furniture store media and real estate magazines
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, realtors and contractors
- Structured, organized and detailed self starter
- Guided clients through the design process with an end result reflecting the clients' personal style or the needs of the market
- Managed contractors and construction
- Executed timelines/goals of remodels, renovations and custom home builds
- Designed within a variety of budgets, styles and timeframes
- Appreciation for all design and architectural styles
- Purchaser wholesale at Americasmart Atlanta, GA
- Frequented local design markets as a furniture/home decor/gift vendor
- Customer service retail markets: furniture/home decor/jewelry sales
- Keen understanding of luxury homes, client design needs, functionality and an appreciation for considering future resale
- Commercial design: offices, strip malls, apartment complexes
Preschool Teacher/ Parent's Morning Out
Church of the Redeemer
09.2008 - 05.2012
Math Teacher/General Education Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
05.1987 - 05.1999
- Taught Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, Study Skills, Reading, Beginning Reading, Writing
- Taught all ages, including adult
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
01.1997 - 04.1999
- Evaluated individual needs of each student after interpreting assessment results
- Responsible for management of teachers and staff
- Worked effectively with business partners, local school districts to accomplish sales and educational results
- Achieved President's award for revenue and Full Time Enrollment
- Continued on as a substitute teacher from 1999-2003 after becoming a stay at home parent
Middle School Math Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
09.1995 - 05.1996
- Taught 7th Grade Math & Honors Math
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Education & Math Minor
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Interior Design
- Home Staging
- Sales
- Space Planning
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Project management
Timeline
Owner
Timeless Home
05.2012 - Current
Preschool Teacher/ Parent's Morning Out
Church of the Redeemer
09.2008 - 05.2012
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
01.1997 - 04.1999
Middle School Math Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
09.1995 - 05.1996
Math Teacher/General Education Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
05.1987 - 05.1999
Bachelor's Degree - Education & Math Minor
University of New Mexico
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