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Lexi McKinney

Paradise Valley,AZ

Summary

Creative professional with a background in merchandise display, interior design, and event planning. Skilled in crafting visually appealing spaces that enhance product visibility and client satisfaction. Possess specialized skills in spatial planning, color theory application, and trend forecasting. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Coordinator/Interior Design Assistant

Why Hello Modern Home
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2022 - Current
  • Created visual merchandising plans to maximize sales of products within designated areas of the store.
  • Monitored shipments received from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders placed against invoices received.
  • Conducted regular audits of store inventories to minimize discrepancies between physical counts and records.
  • Compiled information regarding design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, colors, and materials.
  • Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Assisted with selecting appropriate materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures and window treatments.
  • Developed and implemented design plans for residential clients, including selection of materials, finishes and furnishings.
  • Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.

Junior Event Coordinator

Stockroom Picks
Fresno, CA
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
  • Created and implemented designs for corporate events, parties, weddings, and other occasions.
  • Coordinated with clients on their vision for the event space design.
  • Consulted with clients regarding color schemes, theme ideas, floral arrangements, fabrics, textures.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading rental items from trucks or vans prior to events.

Interior Design Intern

Guided Home Design
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Researched furniture, fabrics, lighting fixtures, flooring options, and other materials to be used in the interior design project.
  • Provided support during installation process by coordinating deliveries and ensuring quality standards were met.
  • Compiled samples of materials including paint chips, fabric swatches, carpet tiles, wall coverings for clients' review.
  • Collaborated with other members of the design team on ideas related to interior decorating schemes.
  • Organized fabric swatches, wallpaper books and other samples for designers' reference library.
  • Created and maintained product listings on e-commerce websites.

Education

Diploma of Interior Design -

Interior Design Institute
Online Program
03-2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Communications

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2021

Skills

  • Reliable team worker
  • Ability to step into leadership role
  • Engaging personality
  • Creativity
  • Relationship building and management
  • Time management
  • Excellent multi-tasker

Timeline

Merchandise Coordinator/Interior Design Assistant

Why Hello Modern Home
01.2022 - Current

Junior Event Coordinator

Stockroom Picks
08.2021 - 12.2021

Interior Design Intern

Guided Home Design
05.2019 - 08.2019

Diploma of Interior Design -

Interior Design Institute

Bachelor of Science - Business Communications

Arizona State University

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