Margaret Ann Romine
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic professional well-versed in Interior Design.
Originally from Michigan and now living in Florida.
Offering sophisticated taste and unique design style.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Consultant
Norris Furniture and Interiors
Fort Myers, Florida
12.2024 - Current
- Organized samples of materials, fabrics and furnishings for presentations to clients.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on current projects.
- Provided support in selecting furniture, fabrics, lighting, wall coverings and accessories.
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
Executive Interior Designer
Self Employed Services
Jeddo, Michigan
01.1995 - 12.2024
- Traveled to Florida one week a month from October to April for the last 5 yrs to work with my Michigan clients that have homes in Naples and Marco Island.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Advised client on space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment.
- Monitored budget throughout duration of project ensuring that all costs stayed within allocated budget limits.
- Attended trade shows to keep current on new products available in the marketplace.
- Researched materials, furniture, finishes and accessories for projects.
- Work side by side with contractors start to finish
- Basically start a home from blueprints to finish. Even changing the blueprints from time to time to accommodate better layouts....
Interior Designer /Senior Buyer
McMillin's Furniture Inc.
Yale, Michigan
03.1998 - 11.2024
- Select appropriate materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures, art work, window treatments and furnishings for clients.
- Arrange appointments with furniture Reps to select fabric and furniture for a 30,000 sq ft store.
- Responsible for all Orders for furniture, lamps, pictures, and accessories for store.
- Responsible of the layout, staging and vignettes in the store.
- Responsible for pricing lamps, pictures and accessories...
- Accountable of sales staff and their responsibilities...
- Responsible for determining clearance items...
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines set by clients.
- Participated in industry trade shows and conferences in order stay abreast of new trends in interior design.
Interior Designer
Port Huron Design Studio
Port Huron , Michigan
02.1994 - 03.1998
- Researched current trends in furniture, fabrics, color palettes and accessories in order to recommend items that meet the client's style preferences.
- Selected and measured space for wallpaper for clients.
- This store provided design services plus it offered wallpaper, paint and accessories.
- Paint specialist in custom colors
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01-1993
Associate of Science - Interior Design
Henry Ford Community College
Detroit Mi05-1991
Skills
- Interior design
- Furniture buyer
- Store layout
- Leadership
- Interior Architectural Detailing
- Color and material application
- Sales expertise
- Drafting
- Project Management
- Design Research
- Material Selection
- Space Planning
- Budget Management
- Client Communication
- Home staging
- Lighting Design
References...
- Cheryl Brettschneider 8104342288 Marco Island
- Roberta Crandell 8106509494 Naples
- Char Sweeney 8104342117 Naples
Timeline
Interior Design Consultant
Norris Furniture and Interiors
12.2024 - Current
Interior Designer /Senior Buyer
McMillin's Furniture Inc.
03.1998 - 11.2024
Executive Interior Designer
Self Employed Services
01.1995 - 12.2024
Interior Designer
Port Huron Design Studio
02.1994 - 03.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Wayne State University
Associate of Science - Interior Design
Henry Ford Community College