Jill Mistretta
Kentfield,CA
Summary
Talented Senior Interior Designer highly effective at translating vision into reality. Knowledgeable about materials, construction techniques and timeline management. Decisive with exceptional creativity and technical knowledge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
ODADA
San Francisco, CA
08.2014 - 10.2023
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
Senior Designer
Wick Design
San Francisco, CA
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Development of design & management of entire projects.
- Managed all aspects of interior design projects - purchasing, expediting, maintaining client budget, management, and coordination of installations.
- Prepared and delivered presentations to clients.
- Developed schemes including selections for furniture, fabrics, finishes and specifications for lighting & plumbing.
- Utilized AutoCAD and MacDraft drafting programs to create drawings for furniture and lighting layout purposes.
- Managed and assisted in design of custom furniture pieces.
Designer/Project Manager
Ampersand Interiors
Edinburgh, Scotland
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
Designer/Project Manager
ODADA
San Francisco, CA
03.2005 - 03.2009
- Worked one on one with Principal of company in designing schemes, furniture pieces, and furniture layouts for multilevel residential projects from pre-construction to completion.
- Managed complete projects from inception to final installation.
- Responsible for selection and sourcing all furniture & finishes and presenting to clients, using renderings, full scale models and floor plans.
- Procuring of specialty finishes and location of sources.
- Specified plumbing fixtures, hardware, wall finishes, lighting fixtures, flooring materials, stone & tile, as well as fabrics and furniture pieces.
- Created technical drawings for furniture design & furniture layouts.
- Designing of custom furniture pieces.
- Worked with major US design magazine editor to prepare residential home photography for publication, including showcasing prior designs as well as adding new pieces for print.
- Impeccable communication skills in building professional relationships with prominent clients as well as contractors, subcontractors, artisans and vendors.
- Continued professional relationship with clients once installation completed / ongoing business referrals
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
06.1991
Skills
- Project Management
- Presentation Board Development
- Floor Plan Development
- Product Selection
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Concept Development
- Budget Management
Timeline
Senior Designer - ODADA
08.2014 - 10.2023
Senior Designer - Wick Design
08.2013 - 08.2014
Designer/Project Manager - Ampersand Interiors
10.2012 - 07.2013
Designer/Project Manager - ODADA
03.2005 - 03.2009
F.I.D.M - Associate of Arts, Interior Design