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Colleen Peterson

St. George

Summary

Innovative and detail-oriented interior designer with experience in residential and commercial spaces. Known for exceptional material selection strategies and proven ability to manage diverse teams, dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes. Dynamic interior designer with expertise in space planning, budget management, and construction documentation. Successfully directed an multi million dollar remodeling project, showcasing strong communication and style trend analysis skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

So Stylish Design
Saint George
08.2025 - Current
  • Directed remodeling project of $8 million residence in Coalville, Utah.
    Partnered with DST Construction during 11-week engagement, averaging 70 hours weekly.
    Created murals and implemented custom two-story drapes to elevate design.
    Executed wallpaper application and cabinet alterations for interior upgrades.
    Refinished furniture and staged spaces to enhance visual impact.
    Planned layout for expansive 20,000 square foot home with attached casita.
    Oversaw design of a 14-car garage to integrate functionality and style.
  • Created design concepts for residential and commercial spaces.

Employee Designer

Custom Decorators, Inc.
Castle Rock
08.2021 - 08.2025

Achieved second place nationally for blinds, drapes, shades, and shutters sales in 2024.
Attained presidential designer status within three months of employment due to high motivation.
Generated $141,000 in sales for blinds and drapes in September 2023.
Sold Hunter Douglas blinds as Kirsch brand and drapes through Kasmir and Carole Fabrics.
Ranked among only two employees to exceed one million dollars in annual sales with 350 designers at CDI.
Leveraged 26 years of interior design and sales expertise to drive outstanding results.

Lead Designer

The Vistas at Walking Stick
Pueblo
03.2015 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with City of Pueblo on a Planned Urban Development, promoting a new neighborhood.
    I Wrote Design Guidelines for the Vistas, enhancing architectural coherence.
    Approved building plans and sold lots and speculation homes to prospective buyers.
    Created HOA documentation to govern community regulations effectively.
    Managed remote approvals for custom home builds post-relocation to Castle Rock.
    Streamlined customer interactions to support successful transactions.
    Ensured adherence to design specifications during project execution.

Interior Designer

Sew Stylish
Pueblo
03.1997 - 07.2023
  • Owned Sew Stylish, an interior design business operating for 26 years.
    Specialized in window treatments and bedding, later expanded into remodels and new construction.
    Designed two parade homes awarded best interior design, best exterior design, and best master suite in Pueblo, Colorado.
    Collaborated with numerous clients on home remodeling projects.
    Partnered with Loma Homes to produce themed vacation rentals in California and Florida.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Advertising Sales

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Skills

  • Space planning
  • Effective communication skills
  • Style trend analysis
  • Construction documentation expertise
  • Material selection strategies
  • Client consultation techniques
  • Budget management proficiency

Accomplishments

Published 4 times in Visions Magazine for winning competitions for window treatments and for being a guest contributor

Timeline

Interior Designer

So Stylish Design
08.2025 - Current

Employee Designer

Custom Decorators, Inc.
08.2021 - 08.2025

Lead Designer

The Vistas at Walking Stick
03.2015 - 07.2023

Interior Designer

Sew Stylish
03.1997 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Advertising Sales

Brigham Young University
Colleen Peterson