Robert Valle
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
A true master of the interior design craft, with innate creativity and passion for design that is evident in every created space. A meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of the client's needs. Transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. A true believer that every space should reflect the client’s personality and vision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Assistant
Donna Benedetto Designs
2023.01
- Assistant to the Principal of the design firm in all aspects of design projects
- Client meetings, furniture sourcing, color scheme work up, pricing product, and prepare presentation materials.
Interior Design Principle
Robert Valle Designs
2015.01 - Current
- Freelance Interior Design in Residential projects throughout Fairfield County and surrounding areas
- Full service to a variety of clients projects from single room designs to a few entire home projects
- Involved in all aspects of a project, i.e., paint color selections, flooring, lighting, furnishings + layout, presentation, purchasing, tracking, and overseeing installations
- Collaborate with residential Connecticut-area clients through virtual and in-home meetings to understand their design preferences, needs, and budget
- Lead the design process with clients, including development of a mood board, design concept, floor plan, and 3D rendering.
Sales Associate
HOLLY HUNT
2017.09 - 2023.03
- High-end designer furniture showroom, greet clients in person and over the telephone
- Assist clients with textiles, wallpapers, window shades and furniture inquiries
- Enter orders, answer pricing and stock availability inquiries, follow up on delivery inquiries and any customer service issues that might arise
- Maintain showroom displays in a neat and orderly fashion with existing product and newly introduced product
- Outside sales role with a small book of clients
- Book appointments for presentation of new product, building a relationship to assist with any and all design projects.
Interior Designer
GRANOFF ARCHITECTS
2010.02 - 2017.09
- Lead Interior Designer in a high-end residential architectural firm
- Work on one room projects to an entire home design
- Worked closely with the in-house architects on floor plans, material selections and furniture layout
- Presentations to clients on all design elements for their projects
- Color schemes, furniture selections, lighting
Education
Interior Design Certification - Interior Design
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT01.2010
Skills
- INTERIOR DESIGN
- SPACE PLANNING
- COLLABORATION
- AUTOCAD ??
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- EVENT MANAGEMENT
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- TEAM PLAYER
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- REVIT??
- Design Planning
- Sketching and Drawing
- Layout Design
- Space Planning
- Color coordination
- Color theory
- Adobe Creative Suite
- AutoCAD
- Vendor relationships
- Project Management
- Fashion trends
- Material Selection
Timeline
Design Assistant
Donna Benedetto Designs
2023.01
Sales Associate
HOLLY HUNT
2017.09 - 2023.03
Interior Design Principle
Robert Valle Designs
2015.01 - Current
Interior Designer
GRANOFF ARCHITECTS
2010.02 - 2017.09
Interior Design Certification - Interior Design
Fairfield University
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