Laura Brink
Austin,TX
Summary
Talented, detail oriented, and experienced design professional who is passionate about home interiors. Adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. Dedicated to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist/ Junior Interior Designer
Wendy Williamson Design
08.2021 - Current
- Created beautiful furniture and accessory presentation layouts on time and in budget.
- Sourced unique and functional furniture and accessories for discerning clientele.
- Facilitated on-site client meetings for measures and design suggestions.
- Selected, purchased, and installed art and accessories for a finished look.
- Assisted in install days and coordinated with movers for a seamless client design experience.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining client furniture, construction, and lighting budget schedules.
- Maintained general office programs in Google office suite.
Stylist/ Home Stager
Nash Design Group/ PARC Staging
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Purchased and utilized clients existing accessories and furniture to achieve an exciting and cohesive look for the most nuanced and discerning clientele.
- Planned and executed full design concepts following industry trends to enhance a homes potential.
- Sourced and implemented seasonal decor schemes for clients.
- Generated bids with design solutions, suggestions, and sources.
- Managed multiple facets of time sensitive projects in a fast paced atmosphere.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding selection of materials for biggest return on investment.
- Managed and worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Responsible for generating enticing content for company Instagram page.
- Maintained warehouse and inventory.
- Client base focused on homes in the $2-20 million dollar range.
Interior Designer/ Stager
Ctransformation Staging
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Responsible for implementing design scheme to enhance homes for sale, including choosing and placing furniture and accessories.
- Recommended current finishes and colors to attract buyers such as flooring, paint, and countertop materials.
- Collaborated with contractors to uphold time and quality constraints.
- Worked closely with furniture vendors and managed furniture movers.
- Maintained warehouse inventory.
- Purchased accessories as needed.
- Photographed homes for company use.
Interior Designer
Design and Interiors
04.2000 - 12.2007
- Executed floor plans, sketch renderings, elevations for busy interior design firm.
- Scouted San Francisco showrooms for fabric, furniture, and accessories.
- Arranged client boards.
- Managed front office operations.
- Prepared purchase orders, ensured order status, contacted clients with updates.
- Visited client homes for measures and installations.
- Selected furniture and accessories for showroom floor.
- Styled Vignettes.
- Maintained Design library.
Education
AS Degree - Interior Design
Canada College
Redwood City, CASkills
- Creative eye and attention to detail
- Identify trends
- Accessories and art selection
- Superior communication
- Organized
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Understanding of spatial balance
- Budgeting
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Adobe photoshop
- Social Media Proficient
Timeline
Stylist/ Junior Interior Designer
Wendy Williamson Design
08.2021 - Current
Stylist/ Home Stager
Nash Design Group/ PARC Staging
11.2016 - 06.2019
Interior Designer/ Stager
Ctransformation Staging
12.2007 - 12.2009
Interior Designer
Design and Interiors
04.2000 - 12.2007
AS Degree - Interior Design
Canada College
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