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Natalie Murray

Austin,TX

Summary

A designer focused in the creative field and expertise in sales. My versatile background in helping launch brands and working for established companies, being the seller or buyer at times, or the designer at others. I work closely with production and sales which allows me to have a unique perspective on a brands vision.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Advisor

All Modern/Wayfair
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced design quality by streamlining project workflows and implementing creative problem-solving techniques.
  • Developed innovative design concepts for various industries, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive design solutions for complex projects.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
  • Trained at other Way Fair specialty brand store in Chicago for visual merchandising and design
  • First point of contact for design leads with clients, using design files to import floor plans and create home and business designs
  • Meeting and succeeding all sale goals daily, weekly, and quarterly

LEAD SALES AND INTERIOR DESIGN ASSIST

APARTMENT F -BRICK & MORTAR
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Manage customer digital marketing strategies to meet clients goals and objectives
  • Knowledge and usage of Shopify, Quickbooks, Asana, Microsoft office, all Google Docs
  • Reaching sales goals and improving numbers on quarterly settings, creating all spreadsheets
  • Communicate with team leads for project assistants and new clients
  • Serve as main point of contact for sales and vendors.

INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT MANAGER

MAARIBU
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Worked with designers, home owners, and architects on displaying and designing layouts on site, and creating relationships by providing solutions that meet needs and budgets
  • Sales and merchandising with brands and vendors using Quickbooks and Lightspeed
  • Set up approvals, and deliveries with clients
  • Handled all communication with vendors.
  • Achieved and succeeded all quarterly sale goals

PUBLIC RELATIONS, SHOWROOM ASSISTANT, SALES

THE PARK SHOWROOM
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Drafted and monitored social media accounts, viral content strategies, and website design
  • Worked at Trade Shows including Agenda Las Vegas & Long Beach, and Magic Trade Show
  • Organization of fashion sample garments and styling for clients
  • Event planning for Showroom and events around brands
  • Main point of contact for photoshoots and product development

WARDROBE STYLIST & EVENT PLANNING

IGNITE MODELS CO
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated closely with various photographers and brands to produce photoshoots and events
  • Helped with brand awareness by assisting in merchandising and design
  • Responsible for social media, and content strategy
  • Preparation and production of photo shoots, castings, interviews, and off site location planning

Education

Fashion Design & Merchandising

Santa Monica College

Business Management

Minneapolis College

Skills

  • Visual Merchandising
  • B2B & B2C sales
  • E-Commerce & Floor planning
  • Client Rapport
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Sales Expertise
  • Vendor Management
  • Client Relationships

Timeline

Design Advisor

All Modern/Wayfair
08.2023 - Current

LEAD SALES AND INTERIOR DESIGN ASSIST

APARTMENT F -BRICK & MORTAR
12.2022 - 06.2023

INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT MANAGER

MAARIBU
12.2021 - 12.2022

PUBLIC RELATIONS, SHOWROOM ASSISTANT, SALES

THE PARK SHOWROOM
12.2019 - 12.2020

WARDROBE STYLIST & EVENT PLANNING

IGNITE MODELS CO
01.2018 - 01.2020

Fashion Design & Merchandising

Santa Monica College

Business Management

Minneapolis College
Natalie Murray