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Nicole Burkin

Saint Augustine

Summary

Professional design expert with strong background in creating innovative and functional spaces. Proven ability to collaborate with teams, ensuring projects meet client needs and deliver impactful results. Skilled in space planning, color theory, and client consultations, with flexible approach to adapt to evolving project requirements. Renowned for reliability and achieving high standards consistently.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Consultant

Toll Brothers
12.2014 - Current
  • Met with homeowners to select all interior product selections.
  • Reviewed and added electrical options to home.
  • Focus on kitchen design and cabinet layouts.
  • Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire design process.
  • Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients needs and preferences.

Interior Designer

Yacht Design
09.2012 - 11.2014
  • Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories.
  • Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.

Design Assistant

Santamaria Designs
01.2012 - 09.2012
  • Provided valuable input during brainstorming sessions, contributing to the development of creative design solutions.
  • Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
  • Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
  • Participated in client meetings, presenting design concepts confidently and professionally while addressing feedback constructively.
  • Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
  • Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits using .

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Ft.Lauderdale, Florida
12.2007

Skills

  • Great attention to detail
  • Client communication
  • Sketching and rendering
  • Teamwork skills
  • Tech-Savvy
  • Superb eye for detail
  • Rough sketching
  • Design implementation
  • Vendor relations
  • Client satisfaction
  • Material selection
  • Color selection and pairing
  • Technical drawing
  • Creative and artistic
  • Customer service
  • Multitasking and organizing

Timeline

Design Consultant

Toll Brothers
12.2014 - Current

Interior Designer

Yacht Design
09.2012 - 11.2014

Design Assistant

Santamaria Designs
01.2012 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale