Shawna McKeown
Fairfax,VA
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate individual. I'm organized and incredibly dependable. I have been successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have designed many spaces in homes of clients. I have restored many treasured pieces of furniture. I have volunteered in my children's elementary school to remodel the teachers lounge and paint murals throughout the school. I have a talent for working within tight budgets and one of my greatest desires is to create beautiful and welcoming spaces for all of my clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Refinisher
Self-employeed
06.2014 - Current
- Consistently met project deadlines through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Kept clients informed on project progress through clear communication, ensuring expectations were met or exceeded.
- Restored antique furniture to its original condition with meticulous attention to detail.
- Provided on-site consultations for clients to assess the condition of their furniture pieces, recommending appropriate refinishing solutions based on their specific needs.
- Worked personally with a local interior designer on projects for her clientele.
- Disassembled items to prepare for finishing using hand tools.
- Obtained space within Chartreuse, a local business, to sell my products and refinished furniture.
Interior Designer
Habersham Interiors
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Designed floor plans, elevations and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Staged model homes for a local architect in order to sell his newly designed homes for sale.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
- Transformed outdated living spaces into modern environments that reflected current trends while adhering to clients'' preferences.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05.2023
Skills
- Workshop Organization
- Furniture Assembly
- Custom Furniture Design
- Sanding Techniques
- Paint removal
- Networking and relationship building
- Color Matching
- Photography and documentation
- Distressing Techniques
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability
hobbies
Floral Design
Crochet
Painting
Creating on Cricut
Timeline
Furniture Refinisher
Self-employeed
06.2014 - Current
Interior Designer
Habersham Interiors
05.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Abilene Christian University
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