Michael Stimma
Riverside,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Interior Designer skilled in use of color and texture. Adds personal touches that customize each room in unique and eye-catching ways. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Assistant
Mari B Interiors
Greenwich, CT
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted site visits to measure spaces accurately prior to creating design plans.
- Evaluated existing furnishings in order to determine if they can be reused or require replacement.
- Coordinated installation of furniture pieces, artworks and other items at client's premises.
- Assisted lead designer with project management tasks including scheduling appointments, ordering materials and coordinating tradespeople.
- Took photographs of projects at all stages to update all parties.
- Organized fabric swatches, wallpaper books and other samples for designers' reference library.
- Researched and sourced interior design materials for clients, such as furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, lighting fixtures and accessories.
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
Work Room Manager
The Tailored Home
Norwalk, CT
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed workroom policies and procedures in accordance with company standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of the workroom to ensure safety and compliance regulations were met.
- Ensured that all orders were filled accurately according to customer specifications.
- Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency and minimize clutter.
- Provided technical assistance to employees when operating machinery or completing tasks.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding ordering process, pricing and delivery dates.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-functional projects involving the workroom.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or service delivery in a timely manner.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies, materials and equipment used in the workroom.
- Performed troubleshooting on machines to identify mechanical issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
New York School of Interior Design
New York, NY08-2002
Skills
- Interior design
- Furniture arrangements
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
- Space Planning
- Textile knowledge
- Lighting Design
- Hand sketching
Affiliations
- Artistic sensibility
- Loves nature, hiking and skiing
- Enjoys treasure hunting at estate sales and flea markets
Languages
Italian
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interior Design Assistant
Mari B Interiors
01.2023 - Current
Work Room Manager
The Tailored Home
01.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
New York School of Interior Design