Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline
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LAUREN ETTREDGE

McKinney,TX

Summary

Professional interior design leader with strong focus on creating impactful and innovative spaces. Expertise in team collaboration, project management, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in space planning, color theory, and client consultation, with reputation for achieving outstanding results. Reliable and flexible, consistently delivering high-quality work that meets client expectations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Interior Designer

Elite Home Remodeling
02.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative design solutions, enhancing project outcomes.
  • Led design projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with client vision.
  • Managed project timelines and budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Conducted site assessments and client consultations to gather requirements and deliver tailored design proposals.
  • Evaluated material options and vendor proposals, ensuring quality standards met project specifications and sustainability goals.
  • Optimized design processes by implementing efficient project management tools and techniques.
  • Developed comprehensive design plans, including space planning, material selection, color schemes, lighting, and furniture layout.
  • Efficiently juggled multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality or deadlines.
  • Coordinated all phases of the design process from initial consultation to final installation for a seamless client experience.

Senior Interior Designer

UnionMain Homes
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Conducted design appointments at Model homes for home buyers to select all interior finishes.
  • Maintained and ensured home buyer satisfaction throughout the design process.
  • Educated buyers on all product, and shared detailed knowledge and insight to ensure appropriate selections for maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Completed buyer interior selection process within 10 days of contract signing.
  • Completed SPEC home interior, exterior, and structural selections.
  • Completed Model home interior selections.
  • Managed inventory of all product samples at each Model home across the DFW metroplex.
  • Curated all product offerings, and maintained relevant options that were on trend with market demands.
  • Attended vendor meetings, interior design markets, and visited manufacturer showrooms to stay current with trend products.
  • Worked closely with management teams to facilitate and solidify growth plans, processes, and procedures for the design department.

Interior Designer

Southwestern Interiors
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, with high attention to detail, and an ability to work efficiently and independently.
  • Conducted design appointments for home buyers to select all interior finishes.
  • Maintained and ensured home buyer satisfaction throughout the design process.
  • Educated buyers on all product, and share detailed knowledge and insight to ensure appropriate selections for maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Acted as buyer liaison with sales associates, construction managers, and purchasing departments as needed.
  • Completed buyer interior selection process within 45 days of contract signing.
  • Completed SPEC home interior selections within 14 days of contract.
  • Completed individual color selection portfolios for each customer.
  • Assisted in the reselect process in a timely, but urgent manner to ensure install schedules are not disrupted.
  • Maintained product displays and manage showroom integrity.
  • Educated and trained new employees on the job.
  • Attended vendor product knowledge trainings, interior design markets, and visit manufacturer showrooms to stay current with trend products.

Interior Designer

Toll Brothers
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Conducted design appointments for home buyers to select all interior finishes.
  • Successfully sold upgraded finishes and met quarterly sales goals.
  • Maintained a luxury standard of customer service to ensure home buyer satisfaction throughout the design process.
  • Hosted multiple Design Orientations, Browse Nights, and Wine & Design Events at the Design Studio.
  • Completed detailed hand renderings of cabinetry, tile, flooring, etc. to ensure accuracy of product installation.
  • Collaborated with sales associates, construction managers, and field representatives weekly for buyer update calls.
  • Maintained showroom to the highest luxury showcase standards.
  • Completed buyer selection process in a timely and efficient manner.

Compliance Officer

C & S Staffing
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed all compliance related guidelines for nurse staffing company of 425 employees
  • Followed all Federal and State guidelines, and completed all required monthly reporting on a national scale
  • Worked within SAM, OIG, SOR, and NURSYS to ensure all staff were within compliance regulations
  • Performed internal personnel audits, as well as monthly and quarterly evaluations
  • Completed new-hire onboarding, as well as exit interviews
  • Sole company representative during Federal audits

Interior Designer

Wisenbaker Builder Services
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Conducted appointments for home buyers to select flooring, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, lighting, appliances, etc.
  • Consulted with the home buyers to determine the budget and visionary goals.
  • Professionally sold WBS upgrades as they related to the initial consultation of buyer needs.
  • Accurately recorded product selections using VEO software.
  • Provided complete product information detailing performance, durability, and maintenance needs.
  • Designed and priced SPEC homes and Model homes.
  • Conducted showroom Preview Nights for the realtor community.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

University of North Texas
Denton
01.2011

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Design research
  • Construction documentation
  • Design visualization
  • Concept development
  • Material selection
  • Color theory
  • Client communication
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

  • Voted Most Organized Designer - Houston Builder Division 2017
  • Named DFW Builder Division Enterprise One Ambassador - 2019
  • Voted Most Organized Designer - DFW Division - 2020

Certification

  • CAPS - 2025
  • CPCO - 2019

LANGUAGES

English

Timeline

Lead Interior Designer

Elite Home Remodeling
02.2025 - Current

Senior Interior Designer

UnionMain Homes
10.2024 - 02.2025

Interior Designer

Southwestern Interiors
09.2022 - 07.2024

Interior Designer

Toll Brothers
08.2019 - 09.2022

Compliance Officer

C & S Staffing
04.2018 - 07.2019

Interior Designer

Wisenbaker Builder Services
02.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

University of North Texas

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