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Jennifer Dysarz

Summary

Innovative, personable interior decorator with over 30 years of experience. Creating and transforming beautiful rooms for residential as well as commercial and retail spaces. Dedicated to staying current on the latest industry trends and developments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

JLD Designs
04.2007 - Current
  • Freelance consultant determining tastes and design to create a unique and personal style for the client
  • Applied my talents to assist with many decorating and fundraising projects such as, Love Inc, Design for a Difference and Kids Gala
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Nutured key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, flooring and products.
  • Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
  • Utilized refurbished materials by painting or refinishing to build character and drama.

Designer Visual Merchandiser

Art Van/ Scott Shuptrine
05.1996 - 04.2007
  • Worked with buyers to advise on trends before they attended market.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase furniture and increase sales.
  • Developed innovative approaches to store layout to optimize customer flow and optimize sales potential.
  • Researched current trends in visual merchandising to create modern room designs and educate the sales team.
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Planned numerous fundraiser party designs and set-ups to market and elevate business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising And Design

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
06.1994

Skills

  • Interior Planning
  • Color and Material Application
  • Accessories Buying
  • Style Recommendation
  • Sales Expertise
  • New Construction Support
  • Residential Renovation
  • Project Management
  • Furnishings Selection
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Presentation Board Development

Timeline

Interior Designer

JLD Designs
04.2007 - Current

Designer Visual Merchandiser

Art Van/ Scott Shuptrine
05.1996 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising And Design

Western Michigan University
Jennifer Dysarz