DEBI RODI
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Interior Designer involved in all stages of luxury residential, commercial and yacht interior design. Project management and implementation from $25K-$250K to include product inception and development to completion. With my over 25 years as business owner, my outstanding talents, expertise and client services begin with a carefully curated design plan and can include, but are not limited to: color selection, space planning, furniture specification, staging, lighting layout and design, and art and accessory placement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCENTOHOME |INTERIOR DESIGNER
ACCENTO HOME / DEBI RODI
Vero Beach, United States
09.2020 - Current
- Offered comprehensive interior design and collaborative consulting for luxury projects
- Specified with attention to detail utilizing exquisite furnishings, fabrics, and finishes to create distinctive projects $25-300K
- Delivered quality, innovation, and unparalleled execution with meticulous and uncompromising attention to detail, service and style.
MANAGER
GOLFINO USA, INC
09.2014 - 06.2020
- US Subsidiary of GOLFINO AG, Europe’s most trusted steward of golf wear and recognized brand with the longest running record of market leadership in the golf apparel category
- The European leader in men’s and women’s luxury golf apparel as well as high quality sports, athleisure, and after-golf wear
- November 2019 filed for insolvency
- Responsible for the US Subsidiary’s “brick & mortar” Retail Distribution throughout United States
- Key Imperatives: Led project management and product assortment for first US Flagship Clubhouse Store and Orlando Outlet
- Directed assortment and management of all inventory levels totaling $1.5M for US luxury golf apparel brand
- Forecasted and analyzes sales optimization, achieved 110% of target and profitability, CRM, and revenue from 2015-2020
- Achieved #1 store for measured KPI all 5 years Recruited, trained, and inspired trust to manage sales associates, and Executed merchandising, marketing, and advertising directives in keeping with global corporate image.
OWNER| INTERIOR DESIGNER
PINQUE PALACE, INC
10.2008 - 08.2014
- Offered comprehensive interior design and collaborative consulting on projects for residential and commercial luxury clients
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets $50K-500K without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified with attention to detail utilizing exquisite furnishings, fabrics, and finishes to create distinctive projects
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Prepared space planning, sourcing, and schematic drawings including flooring, electrical and plumbing
- Oversaw installation for all aspects of projects in high end residential, yacht and commercial clients
BRAND MANAGER
THE ISLAND COMPANY LTD
Cayman Island, Caribbean
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Established in 1978, Island Companies became one of the largest duty-free retailers in the Cayman Islands selling a wide variety of merchandise from diamonds, designer jewelry, luxury watch brands, designer sunglasses 1- year management contract responsible for serving cruise guests, hotel visitors and island residents
- Key Imperatives: Managed brand initiatives, stock procurement and management for staff of seven for cruise industry multi chain jewelry store group with volume of $1M
- Certified from “Hearts on Fire” Diamond training
OWNER | FOUNDER | OPERATIONS MANAGER
THE PINK PUMP INC
12.2005 - 06.2008
- Opened a lifestyle boutique for women who love fashion catering to women seeking comfortable shoes to fit their unique lifestyles
- Research of the market indicated there was a void of shoes under $300
- Filled a niche offering retail prices for a luxury footwear line ranging from $175- $300
- Key Imperatives: Created concept and executed inception of women’s designer shoe brand and boutique
- Partnered with Italian factory to source, design and launch private label footwear, and Maximized sales and profitability, marketing, and merchandising initiatives with revenue of $500K
Owner/Operator
NICOLE MILLER
Winter Park, Florida
11.1998 - 10.2005
- Unveiled first luxury designer and shoe boutique helping to invigorate the charming and culturally rich Central Florida area by stimulating the shopping district's appeal to local as well as tourist markets
- Recognized as the 2004 Florida “Retailer of The Year” and held 2-year post as President of the Park Avenue Merchants Association
- Key Imperatives: Created project management and product assortment for US license boutique in Winter Park, FL
- Managed product assortment of men’s and women’s apparel, shoes, and accessories
- Established client base of over 7000 through local and tourist direct marketing strategies
- Consistently exceeded sales plan with volume of more than $1M annually, and facilitated special events, solicited sponsorships, and endorsements for the marketing of the NM brand.
OWNER| INTERIOR DESIGNER
PINQUE PALACE, INC
Boca Raton, FL
10.1991 - 08.1998
- Developed key client relationships by providing interior design solutions that met needs and budgets $20K-$200K
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Design
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- 3D Rendering Software
- Design Rendering
- Design Planning
- Presentation Design
- Furnishings Layout Plan
- Color Scheme Coordination
- Skilled Tradesmen Oversight
- Engineer and Architect Collaboration
- Commercial Interior Design
- Strong Analytical Abilities
- Working Drawings and Procedures
Accomplishments
- Board Member/Development Director - LL Circolo Italian Cultural Society of Palm Beaches
- President - Winter Park, FL Merchant Association
- Board Member - Pace Center for Girls Orlando,
- Event Chair - Runway Fashion Show to Benefit MD Anderson Cancer Center, Orlando, FL
- Event Chair - Nicole Miller Fashion Show to benefit University of Central FL
- Event Chair - Concourse d ’Elegance; Winter Park, FL Initiated partnership with City and DuPont family to create exotic car show
Affiliations
Board Member/Development Director - LL
Circolo Italian Cultural Society of Palm Beaches
President - Winter Park, FL
Park Avenue Merchant Association
Board Member - Pace Center for Girls Orlando
HOBBIES
Enjoy golf and tennis
Timeline
ACCENTOHOME |INTERIOR DESIGNER
ACCENTO HOME / DEBI RODI
09.2020 - Current
MANAGER
GOLFINO USA, INC
09.2014 - 06.2020
OWNER| INTERIOR DESIGNER
PINQUE PALACE, INC
10.2008 - 08.2014
BRAND MANAGER
THE ISLAND COMPANY LTD
07.2007 - 09.2008
OWNER | FOUNDER | OPERATIONS MANAGER
THE PINK PUMP INC
12.2005 - 06.2008
Owner/Operator
NICOLE MILLER
11.1998 - 10.2005
OWNER| INTERIOR DESIGNER
PINQUE PALACE, INC
10.1991 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Design
University of Cincinnati
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