Reisha Bernard
Manvel,Texas
Summary
Results-oriented Business Owner/Principal Interior Designer, bringing expertise in the interior design arena with a focus on holistic applications. I thrive in continuous growth with client relations, leadership, operations, sustainable solutions, and market awareness. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom-line profits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Principal Interior Designer
R&S Holistic Interiors
Houston, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, to secure advantageous terms for the company.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Establish favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itineraries, and scheduling appointments.
- Review financial statements every month to assess the financial health of the organization.
- Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
- Form and sustain strategic relationships with clients.
- Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Attend regular meetings with the co-owner throughout each project.
- Create custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes, and flooring with sustainable and eco-friendly solutions as a priority.
- Review blueprints and structural specifications to determine the best interior design solution.
- Design environmentally friendly spaces using sustainable, recycled materials.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines set by clients.
- Develop interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Participate in industry trade shows and conferences in order stay abreast of new trends in interior design.
- Provide guidance on installation techniques for various types of products such as drapery rods or light fixtures.
- Maintain accurate records of all purchases made during a project.
- Created detailed sketches and drawings to illustrate design concepts to clients.
- Design floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Select furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Plan and designed interior environments for vehicles and other enclosed spaces.
- Research current trends in furniture, fabrics, color palettes and accessories in order to recommend items that meet the client's style preferences.
- Research concepts and followed industry trends with a concentration in holistic implementation to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
- Use computer-aided drafting and related software to produce construction documents.
- Modify existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Collaborate closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Exceed customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Interior Designer/Project Coordinator
Restoration Hardware
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Qualify and educate potential design clientele on services offered by the RH Design Atelier
- Own all phases of the client experience from consultation, site visits and deliveries as assigned
- Efficiently utilize design software such as Auto CAD to produce brand appropriate design presentations; communicating design concepts, space planning and product selections
- Actively execute the RH Design ethos for residential interior design
- Support with large-scale projects in partnership with the Gallery Design Team
- Educate and qualify gallery clientele on RH Design Atelier services
- Continuously foster close partnerships with Gallery Leaders and the Gallery Design Team
- Conscientiously represent the RH lifestyle brand through communication, personal appearance and professionalism
- Maintain a strong interest in the luxury and design industry
- Meet aggressive business goals on an annual basis
- Successfully contributed two million dollars in net design sales my first fiscal year and on track to comp that number.
Design Lead/Project Coordinator
West Elm
09.2010 - 09.2016
- Lead supporting design team to ensure all phases of the client experience is executed efficiently
- Train and develop to ensure succession planning is executed, to retain top talent
- Lead and inspire team creatively and efficiently
- Ensure every project's vision is shared with the team to ensure unity amongst all members
- Fostered partnerships with corporate business sales team to provide design services to commercial clients
- Responsible for performing all phases of the design from initial space analysis to post occupancy evaluation, including, space planning, in observation of blue prints, design development, furniture selections and final specifications
- Coordinate conference meetings between client and business sales department in reference to design development until execution of installations
- Responsible for budgeting of all furniture and interior recommendations
- Ensure project timelines are accurately met
- Execute professional design presentations
- Facilitate and execute site visits when necessary
- Million dollar performer for 5 consecutive years.
Education
Architecture -
Prairie View A & M University
06-2002
Skills
- Sales Force Proficient
- Problem Solver
- People and Relationship Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- MAC Operating Systems Proficient
- Microsoft Office
- Google Applications
- Auto CAD proficient
- Artistic
- Results Driven
- Business Administration
- Contract Management
- Quality Assurance
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Purchasing and Planning
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee Training
- Employee Development
- Customer Service
- Talent Allocation
- Attention to Detail
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Sustainable Business Models
- Relationship Building
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/18/83
Affiliations
- Highly motivated, with a passion for volunteering for urban farming and community service
- Actively partake in local networking events
Accomplishments
- Mural application for local small business @knpsocial
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner/Principal Interior Designer
R&S Holistic Interiors
03.2020 - Current
Interior Designer/Project Coordinator
Restoration Hardware
09.2016 - 11.2018
Design Lead/Project Coordinator
West Elm
09.2010 - 09.2016
Architecture -
Prairie View A & M University
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