Sonya Theriault
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
I love working with people.
While in the workplace, I like to maintain a positive environment by having a helpful attitude. I genuinely care about everyones experience.
I am a resourceful Interior designer and artist, with a very strong business sense. I try to combine these skills to create inventive and remarkable interiors for my clients.
I believe I have excellent presentation skills, and am motivated by an ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction.
I'm a very goal oriented, and try to apply time management & organizational skills to exceed goals.
I'm currently seeking entry-level opportunities to quickly learn & expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Finding the ability to create within multiple aspects of design is a large part of who I am.
If I do not have a skill, I will quickly learn and apply it.
Thank you for considering me, and thank you for reviewing my resume.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer /Retail Sales Associate
West Elm
Los Angeles / Orlando, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Always try to create new client relationships, both in and out of the showroom.
- Create mood boards featuring fabric swatches, paint chips and other visual elements used in designing a space.
- Consult with clients regarding budget considerations when purchasing furniture or fixtures.
- Advise clients on how best to utilize available space within their homes or businesses.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines set by clients.
- Develop and implemented design plans for residential clients, including selection of materials, finishes and furnishings.
- Brand top sales 'leader board' nationwide, over multiple months.
- Perfect (full time) attendance record.
- Review blueprints and structural specifications to determine the best interior design solution.
- Incorporate client feedback into designs to ensure satisfaction with end result.
- Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.
- Visit home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- POS system proficient - performed cashier duties, such as processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Greet customers and determined their needs.
- Ensure proper display of merchandise on showroom floor according to company standards.
- Answer incoming calls from customers inquiring about product availability, pricing and delivery options.
- Very goal oriented.
Fine Art Restoration & Sales
Self-employed
Orlando, FL
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Curated & restored; wall art, art sculpture, and vintage/antique furnishings for resale.
- Marketed and sold artwork through online marketplaces and websites.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Carefully packed and shipped large art pieces, nationwide. Never a damaged shipment.
- Light bookkeeping.
- Knowledge of design styles and periods.
Owner/Operator
ST Designs, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
04.2011 - 05.2020
- Data entry & Book keeping.
- Created the 'ST Designs' logo.
- Maintained and updated the showroom merchandise website daily.
- Maintained and updated the showroom POS inventory system daily.
- Import logistics & personally supervised container delivery.
- Client relations & customer satisfaction.
- Crated and shipped, nationwide, up to 4k lb marble sculpture.
- Strap and lift large scale marble sculpture.
- Personally restore fine art marble sculpture and furniture.
- Design, Order, and Import furniture and marble sculpture.
- Design, Order, and Import large scale Marble & Bronze fountains.
- Work with clients designing custom furniture and fountains to their specifications, using AutoCAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Work closely with factories and brokers overseas (India, China, Indonesia) in the custom fabrication process.
- Worked directly with import logistics brokers to insure smooth container shipping, approving import codes and reviewing critical import documents.
- Personally custom 24k Gilt marble sculpture to clients specifications.
- Personally modified/ re-carved marble sculpture to clients specs.
- Space planning, in showroom and in clients homes.
- Custom Fireplace surround: design, order, import, installation, and gilding.
- Overall showroom maintenance.
- Delivery outsourcing.
- Overall business insurance management.
Showroom Manager, Sales & Design
Castle Design Interiors, Inc
Orlando, FL
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Interview and hire new employees.
- Data entry & Book keeping.
- Supported staff and mentored in selling techniques/ methods, helping team to exceed sales goals.
- Graphic design & print ad order placing: Florida Design magazine ads, Orlando Sentinel newspaper ads, Large scale Auction banners, and road signage.
- Created the 'Castle Design Interiors' logo.
- Maintained and updated the showroom merchandise website daily.
- Maintained and updated the showroom POS inventory system daily.
- Client relations & customer satisfaction.
- Arranged and executed 'Auction Weekends' quarterly.
- Crated and shipped, nationwide, up to 4k lb marble sculpture.
- Move large scale marble sculpture.
- Restoration of fine art marble sculpture and furniture.
- Design, Order, and Import furniture and marble sculpture.
- Design, Order, and Import large scale Marble & Bronze fountains.
- Work with clients designing custom furniture and fountains, to their specs, using AutoCAD & Illustrator/Photoshop.
- Work closely with factories and brokers overseas (India, China, Indonesia) in the custom fabrication process.
- Worked directly with import logistics brokers to insure smooth container shipping, approving import codes and reviewing critical import documents.
- Personally modified/ re-carved marble sculpture to clients specs.
- Space planning, in showroom and in clients homes.
- Custom Fireplace surround: design, order, import, installation, and gilding.
- Overall showroom maintenance supervision.
- Delivery truck maintenance & compliance.
- Overall business management, including human resources & insurance policy selection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design & Graphic Design
Art Institute of California- Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA03.2008
Skills
- Project Management & Schedule Oversight
- Project Design & Execution
- Microsoft Word & Powerpoint
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Artistic Design Vision
- Art Composition
- Event Planning & Organizing
- Graphic Arts Design
- Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- Auto CAD
- Design & Materials Boards
- Materials Sourcing & Vendor relations
- Attention to Detail
- Time management / Deadline conscientious
- Hand Drawing
- Visual Communication of Details
- Gilding
- Fine Art Restoration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Interior Design
- Space Planning
- Very Goal Motivated
Timeline
Designer /Retail Sales Associate
West Elm
08.2024 - Current
Fine Art Restoration & Sales
Self-employed
06.2020 - 07.2023
Owner/Operator
ST Designs, LLC
04.2011 - 05.2020
Showroom Manager, Sales & Design
Castle Design Interiors, Inc
03.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design & Graphic Design
Art Institute of California- Los Angeles
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