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Maria Angeles Garcia

Summary

As a Certified Interior Decorator with 20 years of experience, I specialize in crafting innovative, functional spaces that prioritize aesthetic design. Leveraging my extensive experience and knowledge, I am dedicated to delivering unique and creative design solutions. My commitment to providing the highest level of customer service ensures a tailored experience for every client.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interior Decorator/Project Manager

House Boutique
10.2019 - Current
  • Advised clients on styles, layouts, budgets, and overall designs.
  • Optimized small spaces using innovative storage solutions and clever furniture arrangements for increased functionality.
  • Transformed outdated interiors into stylish, modern spaces that met clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering personalized and creative interior design solutions.
  • Presented concepts to clients through mood boards, sketches, floor plans, and 3D renderings.
  • Balanced visual impact with practical considerations when selecting fabrics, finishes, colors, furniture pieces, artwork, and accessories for each project.
  • Streamlined project execution by maintaining clear communication between clients, suppliers,contractors and team members.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval, tracked purchases and administered client budgets and handled payment processing for clients and suppliers.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure best pricing and availability on high-quality products.
  • Coordinated and supervised construction and redesign crews.
  • Documented costs, tracked purchases and administered client budgets.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Stayed abreast of industry trends and innovations and attended trade shows.

Store Manager

House Boutique Store
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Assisted with training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed inventory, evaluated deliveries and shipments.

Interior Decorator

House Decor And Furnishings
10.2016 - 09.2019
  • Met with clients to discuss project scope and desires for spaces.
  • Purchased accessories to coordinate with furniture purchases and enhance rooms.
  • Sourced unique materials and furnishings, creating one-of-a-kind environments tailored to individual tastes.
  • Effectively presented design concepts to clients through mood boards, sketches, floor plans, and 3D renderings.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Documented costs, tracked purchases and administered client budgets.
  • Prepared invoices and handled payment processing for clients and suppliers.
  • Maintained knowledge of constantly changing interior design trends and products.

Store Manager/ Interior Designer

Art And Living
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
  • Assisted in training of team members.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Planned concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry developments by attending trade shows, workshops, networking events, maintaining professional certifications consistently honing expertise in the field.
  • Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
  • Selected and presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Instituto Universitario De Nuevas Profesiones
Caracas, Venezuela
09.1984

Skills

  • Interior Design
  • Interior Decoration
  • Project Management
  • Client Communication

Certification

  • Certified Interior Decorator and Home Staging, Broward College - 2009

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Interior Decorator/Project Manager

House Boutique
10.2019 - Current

Store Manager

House Boutique Store
10.2019 - 06.2021

Interior Decorator

House Decor And Furnishings
10.2016 - 09.2019

Store Manager/ Interior Designer

Art And Living
10.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Instituto Universitario De Nuevas Profesiones

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