SHAQUE JAMES
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Innovative Interior Designer skilled in space planning and material selection, delivering client-focused design solutions. Guides projects from concept to completion, leveraging strong organizational and project management skills to create functional and visually appealing interiors.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Terri Haskins Interiors
Woodbridge, NJ
10.2025 - Current
- Create and organize design boards, finish schedules, and sample libraries
- Supported design development activities by collaborating with team members in brainstorming sessions., space planning, and concept presentations
- Source furniture, textiles, lighting, and accessories from trade vendors
- Prepare proposals, estimates, and purchase orders
- Track orders, deliveries, and installations
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and workrooms
- Support client meetings, site visits, and installations
- Maintain project documentation and timelines
- Assist with showroom styling and studio organization
- Provided administrative support for active projects
Design Coordinator
Ernesta Home Inc
Summit, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver confident design guidance and product expertise tailored to each customer’s needs
- Advised clients on space planning, floor plan layouts, material selection, and custom rug measurements to achieve optimal design solutions
- Utilize design technologies such as CAD modeling and 3D visualization tools to help clients visualize their spaces
- Set a high standard for customer experience while driving sales through thoughtful follow-up and outreach
- Delivered seamless, personalized experiences across multiple channels, including in-person, email, phone, text, and virtual consultations
- Managed Salesforce sales funnels for consumer and trade clients, ensuring accurate tracking and timely follow-ups to maintain pipeline health
- Handled customer inquiries through various channels to provide timely assistance. and resolve order-related matters such as tracking, delivery logistics, and product questions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and brand-aligned showroom that enhances the customer journey
- Build lasting relationships by exceeding expectations and creating memorable, trust-driven experiences
Designer
Floor And Décor
Wayne, NJ
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Create and sell complete design solutions using SketchUp and Mati-CAD / Tile Planner
- Advised clients on tile, wood, stone, and accessory selections for residential and commercial projects, enhancing design outcomes
- Develop mood boards and vision concepts to support client presentations
- Scheduled and managed design appointments, successfully expanding clientele through referrals, networking, and in-store leads
- Manage multiple client projects simultaneously with strong attention to accuracy, timelines, and follow-up communication
- Built and maintained strong relationships with residential clients, interior designers, and industry professionals, fostering collaboration and trust
- Welcome and assist walk-in customers, supporting in-store design consultations and immediate project needs
- Utilize design and CRM tools including Salesforce, online appointment scheduling systems, and project management platforms
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - INTERIOR DESIGN
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, NJ12-2025
MPA - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Keller Graduate School DeVry University
New York, NY05-2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Kaplan University
06-2011
Skills
- Space Planning & Layouts
- Client Consultations & Sales
- Residential & Commercial Design
- Mood Boards & Concept Development
- Material, Finish & Fixture Selections
- Project Coordination & Follow-up
- Vendor & Trade Collaboration
- Sketch-up & AutoCAD Drafting
- Tile Planner/ Mati-CAD
- Revit (Basic)
Timeline
Designer
Terri Haskins Interiors
10.2025 - Current
Design Coordinator
Ernesta Home Inc
07.2025 - Current
Designer
Floor And Décor
11.2024 - 08.2025
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - INTERIOR DESIGN
Berkeley College
MPA - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Keller Graduate School DeVry University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Kaplan University