Michael Gavin
Niskayuna,NY
Summary
Highly experienced with custom interiors, space planning, window treatments, and in-home sales.
Recognized for outstanding performance in Design and Top Sales.
Performance-based
Dedicated
Excellent customer service skills
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Desiner
Michael Gavin Interiors
07.1998 - 08.2022
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Designed floor plans, schematic, design development and construction phases.
- Participated in furniture selection, light fixtures, and accessories to create unique and inviting room for the customer consultations.
Owner
MG Interiors
01.1995 - 12.1997
In-Home Interior Designer
Specializing in window treatments and handling all aspects of the design
Store Designer, Designer & Sales
Portfolio Furniture
03.1991 - 12.1994
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Specialized in window treatments and shades.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Trained New Sales Designers for other store locations.
- Won top sale award for US 1992, 1993 & 1994 for Portfolio Furniture
Accomplishments
Trained and mentored dozens of designers in sales and in-home consultation.
Won 3 of the 4 Vanguard Showhouse for 1992, 1993 & 1994.
Recognized in "Window Fashions" Magazine for window treatment competition 5 years in a row.
Featured in "Ladies Home Journal" with a transformed schoolhouse.
Interior Design Society President of the Northeast Chapter from 1991-1995 and Charlotte, NC Chapter 1996-2008.
Awarded Hunter Douglas Top Sales in Northeast.
Personally purchased, renovated and sold over 3- homes (18 in Capital District & 15 in Charlotte, NC).
Featured in "Our State NC" Magazine for renovations & design work, November 2022.
1st Award Winning Saratoga Showcase Designer with Belmonte Builders, 1996.
2022 Showcase Home designed on the smallest budget, Belmont Builders.
Timeline
Interior Desiner
Michael Gavin Interiors
07.1998 - 08.2022
Owner
MG Interiors
01.1995 - 12.1997
Store Designer, Designer & Sales
Portfolio Furniture
03.1991 - 12.1994
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