Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Publications
Certification
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Clifton Borel Jr

Houston

Summary

Interior Design/ Designer, Home Design, Visual Merchandising

Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Interior Designer/Interior Design Manager

Ballard Designs
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead & Manage the Design Department & Interior Designers
  • Provide design expertise for scheduled appointments (Studio and Home visits), virtual appointments, and 'on demand' design time.
  • Identify and network with local organizations and businesses that would benefit from Design Solutions services and provide them with DS marketing materials.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Support the retail store team in varied responsibilities, including order entry, visual floor sets and merchandising reinforcement of store maintenance and standards, and product training activities.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.

Interior Designer

Ballard Designs
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provide design expertise for scheduled appointments (Studio and Home visits), virtual appointments, and 'on-demand' design time.
  • Identify and network with local organizations and businesses that would benefit from Design Solutions services and provide them with DS marketing materials.
  • Support the retail store team in varied responsibilities, including, order entry, visual floor sets and merchandising reinforcement of store maintenance and standards, and product training activities.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.

Sr Interior Designer

Allie Wood Design Studio
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Lead design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
  • Design and coordinate detailed design concepts, assist with design and technical coordination among disciplines and respond to technical implications of design decisions.
  • Responsible for project design budget, cost control and schedule.
  • Facilitate program development with project team.
  • Prepare design presentations. Direct and organize staff with responsibility for oversight.
  • Continue to research and follow industry changes, evolutions, and best practices.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.

Design Manager/ Sr Interior Designer

Frontier Custom Homes
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Provide mentorship and direction to the other Interior Designers.
  • Oversee the showroom keeping it looking fresh and keeping the selection room up to date with products and pricing.
  • Assist in development of Frontier's recognition as a leading Interior Design Firm.
  • Assist in streamlining customer selection processes.
  • Development of sales strategies and specific programs to grow window treatments, furnishings, and decorating sales.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
  • Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
  • Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.

Sr Interior Designer

Eklektik Interiors
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Lead design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
  • Design and coordinate detailed design concepts, assist with design and technical coordination among disciplines, and respond to technical implications of design decisions.
  • Responsible for project design budget, cost control and schedule.
  • Facilitate program development with project team.
  • Prepare design presentations.
  • Direct, organize and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight.
  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.

Sr Interior Designer

The Design Firm
12.2011 - 09.2015
  • Lead design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
  • Design and coordinate detailed design concepts, assist with design and technical coordination among disciplines, and respond to technical implications of design decisions.
  • Responsible for project design budget, cost control and schedule.
  • Facilitate program development with project team.
  • Prepare design presentations.
  • Direct and organize staff with responsibility for oversight.
  • Continue to research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practices.
  • Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
  • Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design/ Fine Art

LSU
Baton Rouge, LA
05-1989

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Problem Solving
  • Results-Oriented Communication
  • AutoCAD
  • Project Management
  • Remodel
  • Lighting design
  • Site supervision
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Color theory
  • Space planning

Accomplishments

  • Trained and mentored several designers newly introduced to the design industry.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 15-20 staff members.

Publications

  • Pet Talk Houston Magazine, 12/01/24, Featured in Pet Talk Houston/ Christmas Design w/ Driscoll at River Oaks & Ballard Designs
  • Modern Luxury Houston Magazine, 09/01/16, Featured in Modern Luxury Houston, The Source of Houston.
  • Houston House & Home Magazine, 10/01/16, Featured in an article, 'Are All Chairs Built The Same?'

Certification

  • CPM - Certified Professional Manager

Timeline

Sr Interior Designer/Interior Design Manager

Ballard Designs
05.2023 - Current

Interior Designer

Ballard Designs
11.2022 - 05.2023

Sr Interior Designer

Allie Wood Design Studio
12.2020 - 11.2022

Design Manager/ Sr Interior Designer

Frontier Custom Homes
01.2018 - 11.2020

Sr Interior Designer

Eklektik Interiors
10.2015 - 12.2017

Sr Interior Designer

The Design Firm
12.2011 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design/ Fine Art

LSU

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