MARY CARTER
San Diego,CA
Summary
Innovative Designer with nearly three years of experience in residential design and home staging. Led projects from concept to installation, developed furniture layouts, sourced furnishings and decor, and coordinated project details. Cultivated strong client relationships while maintaining a focus on aesthetics and organization. Aiming to transition into full-service residential interior design.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Designer
SIGNATURE STAGING
05.2024 - Current
- Lead residential staging projects from concept through installation, while overseeing design direction and project execution.
- Designed furniture layouts and curated furniture, artwork, accessories, and décor to enhance each home's architecture and aesthetic.
- Meet with clients one-on-one to understand their needs and provide thoughtful design recommendations.
- Collaborate with the owner during property walkthroughs, providing design recommendations and assisting with project proposals and estimates.
- Coordinated installations, deliveries, sourcing, and ordering while managing project logistics and multiple priorities.
- Manage warehouse inventory and assist with purchasing new furniture and decor based on project needs.
- Cultivated strong client relationships and solved problems independently to ensure projects met high standards.
Home Staging Designer, Part-Time
COLLECTIVE HOME STAGING
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with owner to independently manage residential staging projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and project timelines.
- Handled sourcing, errands, project preparation, and on-site staging installations while balancing multiple priorities.
- Coordinated sourcing, errands, project preparation, and on-site installations to deliver cohesive, market-ready spaces while managing multiple priorities.
Home Staging Assistant
BEACH + COUNTRY STAGING AND DESIGN
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with lead designers on residential staging projects, managing preparation and installation phases.
- Helped select furniture, decor, artwork, pillows, and accessories based on each property's layout and aesthetic.
- Organized materials and inventory for installations, contributing to efficient on-site setup and styling.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GED -
GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Skills
- Residential Design
- Home Staging
- Space Planning
- Furniture & Decor Selection
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Installations
- Project Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Vendor management
- Proposals & Estimates
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Canva
- Client Relations
Personal Information
Title: LEAD DESIGNER | RESIDENTIAL DESIGN & HOME STAGING
Certification
Home Merchandising & Staging | Scottsdale Community College | 2023-05
Timeline
Lead Designer
SIGNATURE STAGING
05.2024 - Current
Home Staging Designer, Part-Time
COLLECTIVE HOME STAGING
02.2024 - 05.2024
Home Staging Assistant
BEACH + COUNTRY STAGING AND DESIGN
01.2024 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GED -
GROSSMONT COLLEGE