Roberta Micalizio
Designer/Sales
220 Madison Ave. New York,NY
Summary
Adept at transforming spaces and enhancing customer experiences, I leveraged my interior design and project presentation skills at Stickly Audi Furniture and Calm Water Pools, Inc. to meet client needs and exceed sales goals. With a keen eye for detail and exceptional teamwork abilities, I successfully turned visions into reality, significantly contributing to project successes and client satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Designer Liason Airbnb Rentals
Self-employeed
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Transformed family-owned annual rentals into thriving Airbnb seasonal destinations by enhancing online service operations.
- Trained extensively to build product knowledge and best understand owner and tenant expectations.
- Voted "Client Favorite"
- Utilized extensive interior design expertise and network to craft exceptional getaway experiences for each room.
Executive Assistant Sales and Design
Calm Water Pools
New York, NY
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Sr. Sales and Interior Designer for high-end residential underground pools and pool houses/cabanas.
- Increased revenue through innovative hardscape and landscape solutions.
- Created innovative pool designs featuring unique combinations of hardscape elements like tiles and marble using powerpoint, sketch and google slides for presentation boards.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from customers or clients regarding products or services offered by the company.
- Ensured confidentiality and integrity in managing sensitive data for affluent and some high-profile clients.
Sr Sales / Sr Designer
Stickly Audi Furniture, NYC
New York, NY
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
- Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products and services.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Acquired new customers and identified unique needs to deliver relevant products.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Performed site visits to assess existing conditions in order to develop design solutions that meet client needs and expectations.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents related to interior design projects.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Created presentations showcasing various design concepts for approval by clients.
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Collaborated with architects and builders to create a cohesive look across all aspects of the project.
- Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
- Coordinated movers and assistant stylists to complete project installations and styling.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
- Selected fabrics, lighting fixtures, artwork and accessories for specific spaces.
- Maintained accurate records of all invoices related to each project.
- Attended trade shows in order to stay abreast of industry trends.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
The Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-1992
Skills
- Design implementation
- Concept development
- Superb eye for detail
- Fabric and paint color combinations
- Layout design, space planning
- Google slides
- Visual communication
- Sketch
- Presentation design and delivery
- Teamwork skills
- Originality
- White-glove delivery coordination
- PowerPoint
- Interior design
Affiliations
- Learning Italian has been an on-going passion and I try to study it regularly
- Attending trade shows for design, accessories, and furniture in NYC, NJ, and Atlanta is my fun hobby
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Client Designer Liason Airbnb Rentals
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant Sales and Design
Calm Water Pools
10.2018 - 10.2021
Sr Sales / Sr Designer
Stickly Audi Furniture, NYC
05.2002 - 05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
The Fashion Institute of Technology
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