Gretchen Argyros
Setauket,NY
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 16 years of interior design experience. Strategic problem-solver, project manager and visionary executive with success developing and implementing design plans to meet current and future needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Bowerbirds Inc.
02.2011 - Current
- Provide Full-Service Interior Design
- Met with cleints to present mockups/designs and collect information for adjustments.
- Communicate with contractors, builders, architects and clients
- Provide, proposals, estimates and schedules for design projects
- Place, manage, track and oversee the installation of all orders
- Support contractor's project managing team for optimal performance.
Interior Designer
Dyfari Interiors
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
- Provided proposals, placed orders and managed budgets using StudioDesigner software.
Design Assistant
Robin Baron Design
06.2008 - 11.2008
- Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
- Conducted market research to understand trends and customer preferences.
- Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
- Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
- Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits using StudioDesigner.
Furniture and Textile Sales Assistan
Holly Hunt
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Assisted sales team and designers with selections of furniture, fabrics and accessories
- Processed quotes, orders and reports
- Assisted in showroom displays/designs
Assistant
NatalieWeinstein Design Associates
05.2006 - 09.2007
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Assisted desigenrs/president in all aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with president to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06.2010
Associate of Science - Textile, Merchandising And Design, Interior Design
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI06.2006
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket, NY06.2002
Skills
- CAD Drafting
- Cost Estimation
- Concept Development
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Product Selection
- Floor Plan Development
- Manage Contractors
- New Construction Support
- Interior Architectural Detailing
- Commercial Interior Design
Timeline
President
Bowerbirds Inc.
02.2011 - Current
Interior Designer
Dyfari Interiors
06.2009 - 12.2011
Design Assistant
Robin Baron Design
06.2008 - 11.2008
Furniture and Textile Sales Assistan
Holly Hunt
09.2007 - 06.2008
Assistant
NatalieWeinstein Design Associates
05.2006 - 09.2007
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Suffolk County Community College
Associate of Science - Textile, Merchandising And Design, Interior Design
University of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School
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