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Stacey Tapinis

Stacey Tapinis

Lindenhurst,NY

Summary

Dynamic Interior Designer with a proven track record at House To Home Interiors, excelling in design concept development and client communication. Expert in material selection and space planning, I deliver tailored solutions that enhance aesthetics while meeting budgetary constraints. Recognized for strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring exceptional project outcomes.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

House To Home Interiors
08.2005 - Current
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
  • Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
  • Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
  • Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
  • Selected furniture, fabric coordination, product selection and accessories to enhance design concepts.
  • Maintains showroom & design studio, updates sales material, swatches, wallpaper books, rug samples, furniture swatches & hardware options.

Painting Contractor

House to Home Painting
01.1985 - Current
  • Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
  • Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.

Owner

House to Home
08.2003 - 05.2019
  • Empowered customers to make informed decisions by educating on product and service offerings and current industry trends.
  • Tracked store inventory and coordinated new purchases to keep adequate merchandise on hand for sustained sales.
  • Created comfortable and inviting boutique environment to make customers feel welcomed and happy to make purchases.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Create sales, events, utilize social media & grass roots marketing to develop business.
  • Design, source and price Window Treatments.


Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
06-1990

Skills

  • Interior design
  • Design concept development
  • Material selection
  • Client communication
  • Design presentation
  • Space planning
  • Showroom preparation
  • Floor plan development
  • Product selection
  • Sales expertise
  • Detail-oriented
  • Visual merchandising
  • Project management
  • Presentation development
  • Marketing support
  • Visual product development
  • Style recommendation
  • Product specifications
  • Concept development
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical mind
  • Cost estimation
  • Furniture selection
  • Palette creation

Timeline

Interior Designer

House To Home Interiors
08.2005 - Current

Owner

House to Home
08.2003 - 05.2019

Painting Contractor

House to Home Painting
01.1985 - Current

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Marist College