LISA TAYLOR
Princeton
Summary
I am an organized, detail-oriented entrepreneur with several years of experience in residential cleaning and organization. I communicate effectively with clients to help solve problems, address pain points, and remove barriers, maximizing the value of their environments. I am seeking an entry-level Interior Design position at a firm that requires attentive listening, impeccable customer service, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of design principles, space planning, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and more. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic design organization that fosters professional and personal growth, offers opportunities for advancement, and allows me to refine existing skills while developing new competencies in interior design.
Experienced with visual design and space optimization, enhancing property appeal for sales. Utilizes keen eye for detail and aesthetic sense to create inviting and marketable spaces. Knowledge of effective home staging techniques that drive buyer interest and engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Chrisman Cleaning
Princeton, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by responding to client requests, ensuring their satisfaction with cleaning services.
- Worked independently or as part of a team to meet daily cleaning schedules and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed cleaning and organizing tasks to address clients’ pain points in a residential setting.
Owner and Operator
The Purple Hydrangea
Princeton, TX
05.2015 - 08.2021
- Restored and repaired antique and modern furniture, including wooden chairs, tables, cabinets, and upholstered pieces.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, offering design suggestions and material recommendations to meet aesthetic and functional needs.
- Managed website content, including writing and editing blog posts and photo editing, to engage visitors and provide value.
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Learning Center
McKinney, TX
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans supporting best practices for preschool children.
- Assisted in preparing progress reports and communicating effectively with parents and colleagues.
- Collaborated with parents to assess children's developmental progress and presented information during parent-teacher meetings.
Education
Level One - Interior Design
Collin College, Technical Campus
Allen, TX05.2025
Level One - Interior Design
Collin College, Technical Campus
Allen, TX05.2025
Skills
- Communication: Exceptional speaking and written ability, attentive listening, asking clarifying questions for understanding, and correcting misunderstandings
- Design: Google Docs, editing, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Canva
- Transferable: strong attention to detail, confidentiality, punctuality, anticipating problems, troubleshooting issues, streamlining processes
- Social media promotion
- Home styling
- Interior planning
- Creative problem solving
- Client relations
Affiliations
- Chapter President, Collin College Student Chapter, National Kitchen and Bath Association -September 2025 - present
- Student Member, National Kitchen and Bath (NKBA) – August 2023 - present
- Student Member, Interior Design Society (IDS)- March 2025 - present
Certification
Level One Interior Design
Timeline
Associate
Chrisman Cleaning
01.2022 - Current
Owner and Operator
The Purple Hydrangea
05.2015 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Learning Center
08.2008 - 05.2015
Level One - Interior Design
Collin College, Technical Campus
Level One - Interior Design
Collin College, Technical Campus