SARAH TULLY
Danvers,USA
Summary
Creative professional re-entering interior design, leveraging a strong background in furniture restoration, vintage sourcing, and spatial aesthetics. Demonstrated success on HGTV’s Flea Market Flip highlights design execution skills. Proven ability to foster client relationships and manage projects effectively within a studio environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
International Coordinator
Overseas Ed Group (OEG)
Bangkok, Thailand
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated onboarding and support for 250+ international teachers annually
- Managed complex logistics including visas, housing placement, and documentation workflows
- Liaised with international partners and government agencies to ensure compliance and smooth operations
- Acted as primary contact for urgent issues including medical, legal, and travel emergencies
- Led orientation sessions and presentations for large incoming groups
- Maintained high-volume records, applications, and communication systems
English Teacher
CIEE
Thailand
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Taught English in public schools across urban and rural Thailand
- Adapted curriculum to meet diverse classroom needs and cultural expectations, enhancing student engagement
- Cultivated cross-cultural relationships with students and staff, fostering a supportive learning environment
- Developed advanced Thai language skills to facilitate effective communication and engagement with students
Owner / Furniture Restoration & Design Specialist
Tully Atelier
Brooklyn, NY
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed full creative process from sourcing to finished design execution
- Restored and redesigned vintage and antique furniture with a focus on material integrity, color, and composition
- Built client relationships and translated design needs into finished pieces
- Developed strong skills in spatial styling, visual balance, and aesthetic cohesion
- Winner, HGTV’s Flea Market Flip (Season 13, Episode 11)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Theater
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NYSkills
- Project Management
- Project coordination
- Logistics
- Document management
- Workflow management
- Client Management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Interior Design
- Color composition
- Texture composition
- Spatial composition
- Visual Styling
- Aesthetic development
- Furniture refinishing
- Orientation planning
Skills
Furniture restoration & refinishing, Vintage sourcing & curation, Color, texture & spatial composition, Visual styling & aesthetic development, Client communication & consultation, Project coordination & logistics, Event & orientation planning, Document & workflow management, Organization & multitasking, Cross-cultural communication, Problem-solving under pressure, Empathy, adaptability & resilience
Design Creative Experience
Owner / Furniture Restoration & Design Specialist, Tully Atelier, Brooklyn, NY, 01/01/16, 12/31/20, Restored and redesigned vintage and antique furniture with a focus on material integrity, color, and composition, Developed strong skills in spatial styling, visual balance, and aesthetic cohesion, Managed full creative process from sourcing to finished design execution, Built client relationships and translated design needs into finished pieces, Winner, HGTV’s Flea Market Flip (Season 13, Episode 11)
Timeline
International Coordinator
Overseas Ed Group (OEG)
09.2022 - 06.2024
English Teacher
CIEE
10.2019 - 08.2022
Owner / Furniture Restoration & Design Specialist
Tully Atelier
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Theater
Marymount Manhattan College