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Mara Birrell
Interior Decorator & Staging Stylist
Savannah,GA
Summary
Motivated and determined aspiring interior designer with a passion for creating innovative and functional spaces. Recently accepted into Savannah College of Art and Design, eager to learn from industry professionals and apply creative skills to real-world projects. Enthusiastic about leveraging education and creativity to transform interiors and enhance living and commercial environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staging Stylist
Staging by-Design
Savannah, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and objectives for staging their homes, ensuring alignment with current market trends and buyer preferences.
- Execute professional staging designs, arranging furniture, decor, and accessories to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the home, ultimately maximizing its market value.
- Conduct thorough assessments of properties to identify areas for improvement, offering recommendations on repairs, upgrades, and decluttering strategies to optimize the staging process and attract potential buyers.
Key Holder
CycleBar
Savannah, GA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Enforced safety regulations within the studio to protect both employees and customers and assisted in general housekeeping to maintain studio image.
- Exceeded sales goals by engaging customers, delivering top-notch service and promoting membership specials while developing lasting relationships with riders to increase member retention.
- Cultivated store brand and identified opportunities to drive traffic into the studio through networking, community outreach and promotions.
Interior Design Intern
Merridian Home Furnishings
Louisville, KY
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist customers in selecting furniture and decor items that align with their personal style, budget, and spatial requirements, providing valuable design advice and recommendations.
- Collaborate with senior designers and sales staff to create visually appealing displays within the store, showcasing furniture arrangements and coordinating accessories to inspire customers and drive sales.
- Support inventory management tasks, including tracking stock levels, organizing merchandise displays, and coordinating deliveries, ensuring efficient operations and a seamless shopping experience for customers.
Nanny
Dawson Family
Louisville, KY
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
Cryotherapy Associate
CryoLounge
Louisville, KY
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with our clients about our packages, procedures, and how to properly handle equipment.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales while working with fellow associates to achieve group targets.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GAAssociate of Arts - Fine Arts
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY 09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Physics
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 09.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Barren County High School
Glasgow, KY 01.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
- Experience in computer design programs Autodesk Revit and Inventor
- Interior design
- Design process
- Space planning methodology
- Sales expertise
- Project Management
Clubs & Organizations
Sigma Kappa Sorority, 2018-2022 | University of Louisville
Held positions as:
- Webmaster, which included keeping track of all member's information for Nationals, and updating our chapter website and Facebook page.
- Assistant to Vice President of New Member Educator, included attending all new member meetings and keeping minutes, and helping plan mixers.
Part of committees such as:
- Philanthropy, Alumnae Relations, and Social Media Relations
RaiseRED Dance Marathon, 2019-2021 | University of Louisville
- Fundraised for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, and attended monthly meetings with my team to plan fundraising events and discuss ways to increase engagement.
Certification
- Staging Stylist Certification through Staging Studio Pro
- Interior Decorator Certification through IAP Career College
- Meditation and Conflict Resolution Certification through University of Louisville
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Crafting
Music
Outdoor Activities
Cooking and Baking
Travel
Timeline
Staging Stylist
Staging by-Design
03.2024 - Current
Key Holder
CycleBar
10.2023 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Jefferson Community And Technical College
09.2023 - Current
Interior Design Intern
Merridian Home Furnishings
06.2023 - 08.2023
Nanny
Dawson Family
06.2021 - 08.2023
Cryotherapy Associate
CryoLounge
11.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Physics
University of Louisville
09.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Barren County High School
01.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Savannah College of Art And Design