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CHRISTOPHER MORRIS

CHRISTOPHER MORRIS

Senior Designer
Denver,CO

Summary

Highly motivated design professional with over 15 years of combined entrepreneurial and managerial experience. Skillfully created and maintained professional relationships with strategic partners, vendors and clients while managing day-to-day operations and administrative responsibilities. Comfortable working independently as a team leader or collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner & Lead Designer

Balboa Design Group
San Diego, CA
02.2014 - Current
  • Sole proprietor, overseeing design projects, and managing the day-to-day operations of the business - marketing, accounting, client relations, etc.
  • Managing all creative aspects of design projects from conceptual design development to 3-D rendering and specifying/sourcing materials, fixtures, and finishes.
  • Project management - working closely with architects, contractors, and consultants, providing on-site consultation, and overseeing implementation of specified plans and design elements.
  • Maintaining superior client relations from concept to completion of every project.

Director of Staging

Interior Illusions
West Hollywood, CA
11.2011 - 02.2014
  • Responsible for managing and growing the Interior Illusions staging division.
  • Primary duties included; initial client consultations, staging proposals, complete design determination for each project, sourcing and ordering product, managing transportation and on-site installation
  • Increased staging profitability for the company by 150% in first year, and maintained consistent profitability during subsequent years
  • Streamlined logistics for staging division and helped to improve overall warehouse and logistics operations for the company.

Logistics Manager

Environment Furniture
Los Angeles, CA
03.2005 - 11.2011
  • Responsible for managing processes involved in a supply chain and communication with manufacturers, distributors, and retail/inter-office personnel.
  • Created, developed, and managed a supply chain system and inventory infrastructure for the retail and wholesale divisions.
  • Managed inventory control, warehousing, and supply chain system to monitor the flow of goods. Ordering stock, analyzing sales rates, forecasting inventory flow, lead times, and sales trends.
  • Worked directly with CEO, marketing department, and retail management to increase sales volume and maximize profitability.
  • Supervised daily operations of warehouse staff and delivery companies in multiple locations.
  • Initiated, negotiated and maintained business relationships with warehousing and delivery companies in four local markets - Los Angeles, Orange County, New York and Atlanta.
  • Managed setup, installation and initial operation of five retail showrooms in Culver City, Los Angeles, Orange County, New York, and Atlanta.

Education

Interior Architecture

UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Specifying Building Materials and FF&E
  • Client/Team/Partner Relations
  • Design Development
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp
  • Lumion

Timeline

Owner & Lead Designer

Balboa Design Group
02.2014 - Current

Director of Staging

Interior Illusions
11.2011 - 02.2014

Logistics Manager

Environment Furniture
03.2005 - 11.2011

Interior Architecture

UCLA Extension

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