MELINDA HINKEL
Interior Design Assistant
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Creative design professional with solid foundation in interior design, bringing keen eye for detail and passion for creating functional and beautiful spaces. Proven ability to contribute to design projects from concept to completion, ensuring client needs and design standards are met. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing project requirements.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Melarie’s Gifts, Décor and More
01.2020 - Current
- -Create deco mesh wreaths, garlands and centerpieces
- -Attend multiple craft fairs a year
- -Have an Etsy page
- -Handle all bookkeeping
- -Organize all inventory by seasons ad holidays
Owner / Interior Decorator
MSH Home Designs (self owned)
01.2006 - 01.2010
- -Had my own clients where I handled all meetings with clients, vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
- -Did a variety of residential jobs consisting of 2 new constructions that I was involved with from ground up to finishing all furniture placement, artwork, accessories and décor.
- -Had multiple jobs that were strictly redecorating existing spaces, which included new furniture, flooring, plumbing, lighting, bathroom tiles, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, custom-built ins, artwork, backsplashes, fireplace mantels and exterior spaces
- -Handled all job site meetings with clients and sub-contractors
- -Drew up floor plans for furniture placement, electrical, plumbing and cabinetry
- -Designed custom pieces of furniture, lighting, artwork, fireplace mantels cabinetry and tiles
- -Worked with Microsoft Word and Quickbooks
- -Kept office space organized and had a separate filing system for each job
- -Organized all samples and selections for each job
Interior Design Assistant
Mia James Interiors
01.1998 - 01.2010
- -Coordinated with sub-contractors, clients, architects, vendors, and suppliers
- -Over saw construction work at job sites
- -Coordinated for custom pieces of furniture, lighting, and upholstery
- -Handled permits for construction
- -Set up client meetings
- -Set up delivery and installation schedules for all flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, plumbing and lighting fixtures and finishes
- -Installed furniture, lighting, décor, and accessories
- -Worked with client budgets doing estimates and invoices, collecting and distributing funds
- -Worked with Microsoft Word and Quickbooks
- -Filing all paperwork for each client, vendors, sub-contractors and suppliers
- -Organized office space, fabric and paint samples, catalogs, paperwork and client presentations
- -Helped select finishes and create client presentations
Sales Associate
Little Miss Muffin
New Orleans, LA
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Store Manager Uptown Location
Education
Associates Degree - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Delgado Community College
12-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Photoshop
- Quickbooks
- Excel
- Organizational skills
- Very personable and able to communicate clearly
Accomplishments
- Work has been seen in Better Homes and Garden for Catallanato Residence
- Have made wreaths that have been shipped all over the US including Hawaii and Alaska
Timeline
Melarie’s Gifts, Décor and More
01.2020 - Current
Owner / Interior Decorator
MSH Home Designs (self owned)
01.2006 - 01.2010
Interior Design Assistant
Mia James Interiors
01.1998 - 01.2010
Sales Associate
Little Miss Muffin
01.1993 - 01.1997
Associates Degree - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Delgado Community College