Kwaku Antwi
Bronx
Summary
Current New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) student with foundational training in space planning, materials, and rendering. Passionate about furniture design, trends, and client-focused solutions. Seeking a sales or design associate role in a furniture showroom to apply customer service experience, bilingual skills, and emerging design expertise in visual merchandising, product recommendation, and client consultation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Interior Design Assistant
Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current
- Created presentation boards exploring color palettes, textures, and furniture arrangements for residential concepts.
- Drafted 2D floor plans in AutoCAD with accurate measurements and optimized spatial flow for small-scale projects.
- Refined design concepts through problem-solving to achieve cohesive aesthetic outcomes.
Doorman/Concierge, Luxury Residential Building
Planned Companies
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered high-touch customer service in a premium environment, building rapport with residents and visitors while upholding hospitality standards.
- Gained hands-on exposure to luxury interiors, material finishes, and spatial organization through daily observation and event coordination.
- Collaborated with contractors and vendors on maintenance and projects, applying organizational skills and attention to design details.
- Assisted with event space planning and furniture rearrangement to enhance functionality and visual appeal.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Design (BFA Program) -
New York School of Interior Design (NYSID)
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Sociology
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, NY05.2022
Skills
- Design & Technical
- AutoCAD (2D Floor Plans)
- SketchUp
- Revit
- Visual Boards & Concept Development
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Color Theory
- Visual Merchandising
- Professional
- Client Consultation & Customer Service (3 years)
- Sales-Oriented Communication
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
NYSID BASIC INTERIOR DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Freelance Interior Design Assistant
Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current
Doorman/Concierge, Luxury Residential Building
Planned Companies
07.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Interior Design (BFA Program) -
New York School of Interior Design (NYSID)