Julia Desmet
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Ambitious Interior Design Assistant eager to further grow skills in the field. Knowledgeable project manager with experience in the residential construction industry. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, tracking job costs, and bookkeeping. Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, competitive, and driven to succeed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Intern
Fauxworks Interior Design
01.2024 - Current
- Enhance client satisfaction by providing personalized design solutions and exceptional customer service.
- Assist designer in creating visually appealing spaces for residential and commercial clients.
- Contribute to increased project efficiency by maintaining organized files, documentation, and schedules for all design projects.
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
- Process billing and all bookkeeping.
Project Manager
Jim Haksett Construction
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Direct contact for clients of high-end residential construction company.
- Ensured any and all clients questions were being answered and needs were being met, along with updating them on progress of their home.
- Monitored contracts, kept track of documents, arranged project schedules, and supervised workers.
- Managed all bookkeeping and processed billing. Kept track of all expenses for each project and invoiced clients on monthly basis.
- Processed and tracked orders for multiple projects.
- Communicated with the construction team and subcontractors on a daily basis to make sure the job was completed adequately and efficiently.
Stylist
Self Employed
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Style multiple looks for commercials and photoshoots alongside head stylist.
- Select and purchase all clothing and accessories for each project based off desired aesthetic.
- Track all purchases and expenses to assure they are in accordance with job budget.
- Clients I have worked with: Apple, Vans, Nike, Puma, O'Neil, Uber Eats, Shon magazine, Allure Magazine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA2021
Interior Design
UCLA Extension Program
CA Real Estate License - Active
Skills
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Schedule Management
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Bookkeeping
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Interior Design Intern
Fauxworks Interior Design
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Jim Haksett Construction
03.2020 - 12.2023
Stylist
Self Employed
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
California State University - Long Beach
Interior Design
UCLA Extension Program
CA Real Estate License - Active