Deb Darby
Ojai,CA
Summary
Self Motivated and Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Work History
Owner & Creator
Darby Design Group
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Skills
- Staff Training
- Sales Leadership
- Client Service
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Design Coordination
- Project Management
- Bidding Process
- Operations Management
- Project Estimating
- Vendor Sourcing
- Proficient in IVY/HOUZZ Project Management Software
Timeline
Owner & Creator - Darby Design Group
The Art Institutes International - Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
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