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Melissa Michelson

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Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Interior Architect

Boffi | DePadova Studio San Francisco by 33SIXTY
10.2024 - Current
  • Develops and manages spec sheets for products, ensuring comprehensive and organized documentation on digital platforms.
  • Creates engaging PowerPoint presentations for product launches and sales meetings.
  • Participates in client meetings alongside interior designers and architects, providing design recommendations and solutions.
  • Creates detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for furniture layouts and space planning, assisting with accurate and precise documentation.
  • Provides positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Assistant Store Leader

Serena & Lily
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed day-to-day operations of retail store
  • Vendor management for all showroom needs
  • Managed all supplies for internal and external use
  • Managed all client appointments and team schedule
  • Mentored team on all design project needs
  • Ensured high level of customer service at all times
  • Created welcoming environment to all clients
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to team

Director of Operations

Home Pride Construction
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Oversaw construction administration
  • Conducting initial consultations
  • Managed calendar
  • Created project scope and budget
  • Sourced materials and establishednew vendor relationships
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Senior Interior Designer

Jeff Schlarb Design Studio
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw the design process ensuring all designs met clients needs.
  • Led communication between principal, clients, contractors, and team members.
  • Created conceptual designs and specified all FF&E materials.
  • Developed and oversaw all floor plans and section drawings.
  • Created and monitored project budgets.
  • Organized and delegated workflow to team members.
  • Oversaw execution and delivery of all client facing materials.


Director of Operations

SPRUCED Interior Design
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed day to day operations including but not limited to: facilities, transportation, shipping and receiving, project management, contracts, billing, and materials sourcing.
  • Oversaw design projects. Project managed teams of contractors in remodeling and renovation.
  • Supervised final walk-thru and handover with client, delivering post renovation binder and materials including: care, maintenance, and warranty information on all products and services. Point of contact for all post-renovation client needs.
  • Implemented new inventory system. Assisted team on all IT needs.
  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines. Including, post renovation binder, purchase order forms and employee onboarding outline.



Director of Operations

Simcha Catering And Event Design
03.2017 - 11.2021
  • Organized day of event productions including corporate meetings, fundraising events, performances, festivals, weddings and large celebrations.
  • Led company wide rebranding, designed logo and graphic design for fleet wrapping, hard goods design, website and ordering system.
  • Led large scale facilities improvement projects
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to grow business.
  • Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar catering operation.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Upheld the highest standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example to provide exceptional customer service

Design Consultant

Restoration Hardware
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Created technical drawings, floor plans, elevations, and material selections for review and presentation.
  • Managed installation and completion of overall design objectives.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Maintained design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Florence Institute of Design International
Florence, Italy
12.2013

Skills

  • Account Management
  • G Suite
  • Microsoft Suite
  • AutoCAD
  • InDesign
  • Asana
  • Meeting planning
  • Business operations support

Timeline

Junior Interior Architect

Boffi | DePadova Studio San Francisco by 33SIXTY
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Leader

Serena & Lily
09.2023 - 08.2024

Director of Operations

Home Pride Construction
05.2023 - 07.2023

Senior Interior Designer

Jeff Schlarb Design Studio
09.2022 - 03.2023

Director of Operations

SPRUCED Interior Design
11.2021 - 09.2022

Director of Operations

Simcha Catering And Event Design
03.2017 - 11.2021

Design Consultant

Restoration Hardware
09.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Florence Institute of Design International
Melissa Michelson