Interior Designer with over 15 years of experience managing diverse projects across various budgets and clientele. Proven ability to understand client needs and translate them into innovative design solutions. Strong work ethic and commitment to personal and professional growth, fostering a collaborative environment for team members. ASID member from 2008 to 2023, demonstrating dedication to industry standards and continuous learning.
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Noele Ranta
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Thingz Contemporary
Interior Designer/Showroom Sales Manager
03.2023 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Ensured a tidy showroom for clients.
- Managed employees, making sure we are providing the best service possible.
- Billing sales
- Working with Assistant Manager and Warehouse Manager to put out all new stock merchandise
- Reviewing sales binders and conducting monthly meetings
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects and outside designers to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
Woodbridge Interiors
Interior Designer
09.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
- Upkeep with showroom materials and visuals.
La-Z-Boy
Interior Designer
08.2012 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
Kincaid's Restaurant
Lead Mixologist
08.2009 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Prepared new garnishes, juices and other perishables daily.
- Received cash and card payments for balances owed.
- Used POS system to input orders, create checks and issue receipts.
- Guest relations
- Liquor inventory
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Victoria's Secret
Sales Associate
09.2006 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items. (Ie: Floorsets and Brand Guides)
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Advanced Graphics
Accounting/Receptionist
05.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Invoicing and BIlling
- Filing
- Deposits
- Spreadsheets
Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZ
Associate of Arts from Interior Design
08.2011
University Overview
- Certificate of Completion for Interior Merchandising
- Art History
- CAD
- Custom Design
- Drafting
- Interior Codes and Regulations
- Space Planning
University of Minnesota - DuluthDuluth, MN
from Liberal Arts and Sciences
University Overview
Lakeville North High SchoolLakeville, MN
High School Diploma
06.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Product Specifications
- Space Planning
- Color Scheme Coordination
- CAD Software/2011-2013
- Furnishings Selection
- Problem-Solving
- Design Presentation
- Managerial duties
Education and Training
Education and Training
other,other,otherCertification
- Certification of Interior materials
- Leadership
Timeline
Interior Designer/Showroom Sales Manager
Thingz Contemporary
03.2023 - 04.2025
Interior Designer
Woodbridge Interiors
09.2022 - 03.2023
Interior Designer
La-Z-Boy
08.2012 - 08.2022
Lead Mixologist
Kincaid's Restaurant
08.2009 - 08.2012
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
09.2006 - 06.2009
Accounting/Receptionist
Advanced Graphics
05.2005 - 01.2006
University of Minnesota - Duluth
from Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lakeville North High School
High School Diploma
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Associate of Arts from Interior Design
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