Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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CURT BLACKBURN

Interior Architecture and Design
Wilton Manors,Florida
CURT BLACKBURN

Summary

Professional retail leader with strong business acumen and proven track record in driving sales and enhancing customer experiences. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and strategic planning. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving market demands. Highly reliable, with focus on achieving tangible results and operational excellence.

Experienced with managing retail operations and ensuring customer satisfaction. Utilizes strategic planning and effective team leadership to drive business growth. Track record of maintaining high standards in store presentation and inventory management.

Overview

32
years of professional experience

Work History

Bungalow Ltd. / Room Service LLC
Malibu, California

Principal / Retail Store Owner / Director of Design / Project Manager / Interior Designer
01.2016 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • (Design Services Ongoing)

Lightopia Lighting Studio
Laguna Beach, CA

Showroom Consultant and Sales / Lighting Design and LED Specialist
01.2014 - 01.2016

Light Bulbs Etc. – Light Styles
Costa Mesa, CA

In-home Sales / Design Consultant / Showroom Sales
02.2012 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • Sales and design for residential and commercial lighting. Recognized for being one of the top producers and closers of sales/design projects. Title 24 specialist. Gross Margins averaged 54% +. Successful in sales as customers trust me and feel comfortable closing a sale with me due to my broad and extensive knowledge of all aspects of interior design, construction and remodeling.

Blackburn Interior Design Group / Cirque Interiors
Spring Park, MN

In-home Sales & Interior Design / Project Management / General Consulting
01.1999 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Proven Interior & exterior sales, design & project management skills: Specializing in residential space planning, furniture specifications and recommendations for both interior and exterior areas. Responsibilities include all design aspects from initial architectural planning and details; managing allowances, budgets and subcontractors; planning, selecting and coordinating all interior and exterior furnishings, accessories, fixtures, and finishes.

Dunbar Development/Great Lakes Management Company
Golden Valley, MN

Project Manager / Design & Construction Coordination
01.2005 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Responsibilities include managing projects from initial concept through City planning and zoning departments for both Commercial and Residential projects.

Plan B Interiors, LLC
Excelsior, MN

Owner / Buyer / Interior Design / Retail
01.2001 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • A small retail shop filled with medium to high-end unique furniture, fixtures, textiles and findings. Products ranged from antiques to transitional eclectic furnishings along with a full-service design studio.

Beach Canyon Interiors
Laguna Niguel, CA

Residential Interior Design
01.1991 - 01.1997

Job overview

  • Internship for the 1992 school year. Invited to stay on as a design assistant, completing my certification to the California Council of Interior Designers (CCIDC) and becoming a member of American Society of Interior Design (ASID).

Education

University of California Los Angeles
Westwood, California

Bachelor of Arts from Interior Design / Interior Architecture
01.1992

California Council Interior Design Certification
Sacramento, California

CCIDC
10-2010

Skills

  • Store operations
  • Social media marketing
  • Employee scheduling
  • Budget planning
  • Merchandise planning
  • E-commerce integration
  • Small business operations
  • Local marketing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Trillium Award by completing Parade of Homes Tour 2004 with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved Trillium Award through effectively helping with Parade of Homes Tour 2005.
  • Collaborated with team of 14 in the development of Parade of Homes Tour #27 in 2006.
  • Supervised team of 14 staff members resulting in Trillium Award for best design 3 years running.

Timeline

Principal / Retail Store Owner / Director of Design / Project Manager / Interior Designer

Bungalow Ltd. / Room Service LLC
01.2016 - 01.2023

Showroom Consultant and Sales / Lighting Design and LED Specialist

Lightopia Lighting Studio
01.2014 - 01.2016

In-home Sales / Design Consultant / Showroom Sales

Light Bulbs Etc. – Light Styles
02.2012 - 03.2014

Project Manager / Design & Construction Coordination

Dunbar Development/Great Lakes Management Company
01.2005 - 01.2011

Owner / Buyer / Interior Design / Retail

Plan B Interiors, LLC
01.2001 - 01.2005

In-home Sales & Interior Design / Project Management / General Consulting

Blackburn Interior Design Group / Cirque Interiors
01.1999 - 01.2012

Residential Interior Design

Beach Canyon Interiors
01.1991 - 01.1997

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts from Interior Design / Interior Architecture

California Council Interior Design Certification

CCIDC

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