Dawn Mathews
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Professional designer with strong track record of creating innovative and functional interior spaces. Demonstrates expertise in project management, space planning, and client communication. Highly adaptable to changing project requirements, with keen focus on teamwork and achieving results. Known for reliability and delivering impactful design solutions that meet client needs. 17-year history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. Experienced design leader, skilled in writing proposals, delivering client presentations and building key relationships to grow client base.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Interior Designer
Dawn Mathews Interior Design
01.2011 - 03.2025
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Developed comprehensive design concepts through sketches, renderings, and 3D models.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Balanced aesthetics with functionality by choosing appropriate materials, finishes, and furnishings that met client needs.
- Worked closely with vendors to negotiate cost-effective pricing for materials while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering innovative and functional interior design solutions.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry developments by attending trade shows, workshops, networking events, maintaining professional certifications consistently honing expertise in the field.
- Presented compelling design proposals to clients, securing new projects and repeat business.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Streamlined communication with clients to better understand their vision and requirements, resulting in more accurate design executions.
- Conducted site visits to ensure design implementations were executed according to plan, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Customized design proposals to reflect clients' brand identity, contributing to their market presence and customer engagement.
- Curated unique color schemes and materials palettes to create visually appealing and cohesive interior environments.
- Assisted in resolving unforeseen design challenges, ensuring projects stayed on track without compromising quality.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure high-quality materials at cost-effective prices, benefiting overall project budgets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design/Architecture
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA06-2013
Skills
- Space planning
- Material selection
- Budget management
- Client consultations
- Project coordination
- Color palette selection
- Vendor negotiation
- Customer service
- Design proposal presentation
- Interior styling
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Client communication
- Interior design
- Furniture selection
- Custom furniture design
- Design research
- Sketching
- Concept development
- Excellent attention to detail
- Design process
- Rendering
- Project management
- Visual design
- Design presentation
- Cost estimation
- Working drawings and procedures
- Interior architectural detailing
- Drafting
- Sustainable design
- Sales expertise
- Product selection
- Space planning methodology
- Painted finishes
- Homeowner relations
- Building codes
- Detail-oriented
- Strong analytical mind
- Art history knowledge
- Lighting techniques
- Ergonomic design
- Presentation development
- Historical architecture awareness
- Renovation project coordination
- Lighting design
- Floor plan development
- Color theory
- Contractor collaboration
- Furniture layout planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Trained and mentored several designers newly introduced to the design industry.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Certified Interior Designer (CID) - California Council for Interior Design Certification.
- Color Specialist Certification – International Association of Color Consultants/Designers North America.
- Professional Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) - American Society of Interior Designers.
- Residential Lighting Training Certificate (RLTC) - American Lighting Association.
Timeline
Residential Interior Designer
Dawn Mathews Interior Design
01.2011 - 03.2025
Associate of Arts - Interior Design/Architecture
College of The Canyons
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