Midori Yoshikawa
Kirkland,WA
Summary
A nationally acclaimed designer with over a decade of experience in transforming spaces for clients. Skilled in both residential and commercial interior design and project management. Awarded and published for creating luxury concept designs. As the founder of Midori Yoshikawa Interior Design, have a unique insight into the design process and the business management aspects. Known for working well with diverse personalities and needs. Presentations and building key relationships to grow client base.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL
MIDORI YOSHIKAWA INTERIOR DESIGN
05.2005 - Current
- Help clients create dream spaces within budget and delivering within set timeline
- Specializes in commercial and residential luxury design with emphasis on meeting client’s needs, maintaining quality standards, adhering to building codes as well as health and safety regulations and ensuring environmental compatibility
- Skillfully works with various project budgets (ranging from thousands to millions of dollars)
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
DIRECTOR OF STORE DESIGN
GENE JUAREZ SALONS & SPAS
04.2007 - 02.2009
- Responsible for re-design and re-imagination of all 8 Gene Juarez locations in Pacific Northwest
- Successfully managed $3.5 million budget
- Resulted in Southcenter location winning 2nd place in Salon Magazine’s “Salon of Year”
- Participated in construction planning and management phases, incorporating interior design requirements into floor plans and blueprints.
SR. DESIGNER
ETHAN ALLEN GLOBAL
01.1998 - 04.2005
- Partnered with homeowners, agencies, clients and vendors to develop high-end design visions that matched luxury brand’s retail offerings
- Responsibilities not limited to: on-site evaluations, customer advisement, price negotiations with vendors
- Consistently rated top designer within Ethan Allen Bellevue office
- Recognized for stellar sales volume and high customer satisfaction
- Sole designer and project manager for $3 Million Japanese Embassy remodel
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, waInterior Architecture
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WaAssociate of Arts - Interior Design
Toyo Institute of Art & Design
Seattle, WASkills
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Management
- Able to seamlessly manage multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity and budgets
- Agile in handling needs and demands of not just client, but of vendors, contractors and subs
- Communication
- Recognized for understanding clients’ visions and needs and translating their ideas into reality
- Strengths include active listening, problem-solving, adaptability and transparency in communication
- Microsoft, Adobe Software
- Auto CAD, Revit
Certification
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Certified Children's Specialist & Alpine Ski, PSIA - Since 2010
Zumba, Ski, Road Bike
Zumba - Zumba is more than just a workout for me. It helps me to relax and refresh my mind. It is beneficial for my physical and mental well-being.
Ski - I love teaching ski to kids. I learn that each kid has a different personality influenced by their parents. I also enjoy teaching beginners who are not easy to teach. But my job is to make them love ski more than technique.
Road Bike - I have taken part in several demanding events. I have completed the STP (Seattle to Portland) three times, a 206-mile bike ride from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon in one or two days. I have also joined the Courage Classic, an annual bike ride that supports the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network. It spans 162 miles over three Washington mountain passes: Snoqualmie, Blewett, and Stevens. These rides demand endurance, strength, and courage.
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF STORE DESIGN
GENE JUAREZ SALONS & SPAS
04.2007 - 02.2009
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL
MIDORI YOSHIKAWA INTERIOR DESIGN
05.2005 - Current
SR. DESIGNER
ETHAN ALLEN GLOBAL
01.1998 - 04.2005
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute of Seattle
Interior Architecture
Bellevue College
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Toyo Institute of Art & Design
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