Dana Arden
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Designer well-versed in interior design. Offering sophisticated taste and unique design style. I relate well with others and engage with clients achieving a creative successful outcome.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
OakPark , IL
11.2018 - 06.2024
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
- Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
- Collaborated closely with sales team members to develop marketing materials that accurately reflect company policies and procedures.
High End Jewelry Designer
Golden Dream Jewelers
Chicago, IL
05.2009 - Current
- Developed unique piece designs for individual clients.
- Found best materials and stones for high-quality pieces.
- Performed hand sketches of potential designs for customers.
- Used 3D modeling to design pieces in virtual environment.
- Designed creative Jewelry piecies for business customers and private clients.
Creative Sales
Gallery 1925
Evanston, IL
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Design Vignette’s
- Oversee Gallery Operations
- Gallery sales
- Inventory
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Brokerage Firm
Lakeshore Securities
Chicago, IL
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
Brokerage Firm
JOH Options
Chicago, IL
05.1997 - 05.2001
- Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer.
Interior Designer
John Plunkett Interiors
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Harrington Institute of Design
Chicago, IL07.2000
Skills
- Furnishings Layout Plan
- Problem Solving
- Furnishings Selection
- Recycled Materials/ Use Existing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Construction Work Inspection
- Material Cost Estimates
- Client Advisory and Recommendations
- Project Management
- Determining Cost / Staying within Budget
Timeline
Interior Designer
John Plunkett Interiors
11.2022 - Current
Creative Sales
Gallery 1925
10.2022 - 01.2023
Broker
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
11.2018 - 06.2024
High End Jewelry Designer
Golden Dream Jewelers
05.2009 - Current
Brokerage Firm
Lakeshore Securities
05.2001 - 05.2004
Brokerage Firm
JOH Options
05.1997 - 05.2001
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Harrington Institute of Design
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