Lee Shacklock
Franklin,TN
Summary
Award-winning, highly creative and detail oriented professional Interior Designer with strong leadership skills. Extensive experience in all aspects of residential Interior Design with significant focus on luxury home construction and furnishing. Accomplished business owner, versatile skill set with experience in management, sales, accounting and customer service. Licensed Realtor and avid tennis player.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Interior Design
Grandview Custom Homes, LLC
2016.01 - Current
- Created and implemented selections process / curated and installed design center samples
- Established & oversaw creative vision for the builder
- Consulted on floor plan designs / made interior & exterior material selections for all market homes
- Completed estimating and pricing for upgrades and change orders
- Communicated with and assisted clients to complete material selections for new home construction
- Provided hand-rendered scale drawings of all built-in designs and tile designs
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, suppliers, vendors, sales reps, builders, subcontractors, tradespeople, Realtors and other designers
Owner and Principal Designer
Lee Shacklock Interior Design
2000.01 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Hired, trained and managed a high-performing team of employees including full and part-time designers
- Made all interior and exterior material selections and designed/installed all furniture, accessories and soft furnishings for 16 model homes in top Williamson County, TN neighborhoods
- Consulted with architects to develop floor plans and made all material selections / created design plans for furniture & accessories for 2 Parade of Homes entries resulting in multiple awards and significant growth in business for the builder
- Collaborated with multiple high profile custom clients to design and complete material & furniture selections for the construction of 4,000-20,000 square foot homes, monitoring the construction process for accuracy and quality
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, architects, suppliers, vendors, sales reps, builders, subcontractors and tradespeople
Merchandise Manager
Norwalk Furniture
1998.01 - 1999.12
- Created and implemented company wide inventory tracking system for the 3 Nashville Norwalk stores (Cool Springs, Green Hills & Rivergate)
- Negotiated shipping contracts to reduce shipping costs
- Responsible for planning, making material selections and coordinating quarterly floor vignette and display changes in 3 Nashville stores
- Assisted in buying floor merchandise and back stock for 3 stores
- Planned and scheduled bi-annual buying trips to High Point furniture market
- Responsible for special projects, working with builders to furnish model homes or show homes resulting in 20% increase in sales at Cool Springs and Green Hills stores
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, sales reps, company executives and other employees
Design Consultant
Norwalk Furniture
- 1997.12
- Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire design/delivery process.
- Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients' unique needs and preferences.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Developed and maintained a large client base
- Star Achiever sales award for 1997
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Rhodec International School of Design
Brighton, England, UKAffiliate Broker Course And GRI Designation - Real Estate
Tennessee Real Estate Education System, Inc
Nashville, TN10.2013
Skills
- Expert color specialist
- New construction/remodeling
- Highly proficient in material selections
- Interior/exterior architectural detailing
- Space planning
- Plan design & development
- Skilled estimator and administrator
- Experienced project manager
- Innovative problem solver
- Microsoft Office/Quickbooks Pro
Accomplishments
- HBAMT Parade of Homes 1999, The Enclave, Franklin - Best Kitchen, Best Interior Finishes, Best Decorated
- Nashville Symphony Holiday House 2003, Laurelbrooke, Franklin - Designer
- HBAMT Parade of Homes 2006, Annandale, Brentwood - Best in Show, Best Children's Rooms, Best Murals
- HBAMT Showcase of New Homes 2008, Windstone, Brentwood - Best in Show, Best Kitchen, Best Decorated
- Southern Living Showcase Home 2011, Nashville - Designer Master Bedroom and Child's Bedroom
Timeline
Director of Interior Design
Grandview Custom Homes, LLC
2016.01 - Current
Owner and Principal Designer
Lee Shacklock Interior Design
2000.01 - Current
Merchandise Manager
Norwalk Furniture
1998.01 - 1999.12
Design Consultant
Norwalk Furniture
- 1997.12
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Rhodec International School of Design
Affiliate Broker Course And GRI Designation - Real Estate
Tennessee Real Estate Education System, Inc
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