Holly Mordini
Interior Design
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
An imaginative designer with an eye for curating coveted interior spaces, experienced with successfully managing and coordinating interior design projects from concept through completion. An enthusiastic sales professional eager to contribute to a team's success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Original and clever, leading both large and modest design projects as a motivated, self-starter professional, driven by accomplishment. Always eager to put in the extra effort necessary to best support other team members ensuring company goals are achieved and the success of everyone is recognized.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
HOLLY MORDINI INTERIORS
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned based on each client's design objectives.
- Effectively created visual mood boards and 3D floorplans using Design Files computer software, exciting and engaging clients to visualize final designs to scale.
- Sourced, purchased, and delivered materials required to successfully complete design objectives.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting proposals and invoices to clients for approval.
- Supervised timelines of contractors to keep on task for timely completion.
- Closely monitored manufacturer inventory levels to keep project deliverables on time and stock levels updated.
Chief Creative Officer
Stroke Of Beauty Cosmetics
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Strategized and led creative brainstorms involving product development, marketing strategies, and sales execution with executive team.
- Drove design process using creative viewpoint and clear direction.
- Steered design practice with vision and in-depth understanding of business goals and objectives.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Recruited, vetted, and hired talented industry professionals with drive and dynamic skills to build success within executive suite.
- Expanded new business by developing effective sales strategies, compelling advertising and marketing campaigns.
- Created fresh, engaging, and on-brand marketing copy and visual deliverables to capture new business and surpass revenue goals.
VP Global Broadcast Retail & Global Spokesperson
Smashbox Cosmetics
Los Angeles, CA
01.1997 - 01.2014
- Achieved and maintained top 5 sales success exceeding $35M/year.
- Elevated brand recognition and overall product awareness contributing total career sales of $350M on QVC, the world's largest live television broadcasting network.
- Crafted, educated, and rolled out corporate training materials to field staff regarding all new product launches, sales strategies and coordinated activities of sales executives to achieve revenue goals.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Represented brand as On-Air Spokesperson demonstrating product application and engaging viewers using dynamic presentation methods and scenarios.
- Developed and led sales training initiatives for employees and teams across organization.
- Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.
Education
Master of Arts - Visual Arts & Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA1991
Skills
- Compelling Public Speaker
- Skilled written and verbal communicator
- Key account development
- Staff training & development
- Product promotions
- Compelling leadership skills
- Vendor relationships
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Brand Building Strategies
- Superb eye for detail
Timeline
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
HOLLY MORDINI INTERIORS
03.2021 - Current
Chief Creative Officer
Stroke Of Beauty Cosmetics
01.2015 - 01.2019
VP Global Broadcast Retail & Global Spokesperson
Smashbox Cosmetics
01.1997 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Visual Arts & Design
Iowa State University