Susan Engle-Ballard
Dublin,TX
Summary
Interior Designer with 20 years experience in residential and commercial settings creating design solutions for interior space to meet client expectations.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Enthusiastic designer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the job and the work involvement to accomplish it .
Motivated to continue to learn, grow and excel in the interior design industry while keeping up with the most current trends.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Interior Designer
REBOURNE INTERIORS, DBA
Dublin, TX
01.2003 - Current
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Generated key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, paints, and wall texturing products.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas successfully 95% time.
- Assisted clients using budget considerations to make recommendations for furniture, flooring, and window treatments.
Designer/Teacher
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
09.2005 - 10.2008
- Taught beginning interior design.
- Students were women who were looking for basic design concepts to use in their homes.
- Students understood basic design steps in changing look of room and were able to show knowledge by putting together design board showing the before and after changes.
- Course curriculum mantra included wall color, lighting, flooring, window treatments, hanging artwork, placement of room accessories.
- Course length was 6 weeks per session.
Education
Certificate of Completion @ Interior Refiners - Interior Design
Interior Refiners Network
New York, NY07.2002
Master of Arts - Special Education K- 12
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/ Special Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1975
Skills
- Enhanced color palate selection for interior & exterior of homes
- Resale home Staging
- Working room by room to update homes with current colors and materials
- Helped clients to negotiate decisions on style and furnishings for their home
- Involving subcontractors for hire to get job done right!
- Providing sample materials for client viewing before ordering
- Retail store and online shopping selections for Do-It-Yourself-er
Hobbies
Reusing a piece of antique furniture by Restyling the piece and giving it a fresh, new coat of finish.
Refinishing old doors, window frames, baseboards, and a stairway in my 112 year old Arts & Crafts style home in Dublin, Texas!
Timeline
Designer/Teacher
Western Nevada College
09.2005 - 10.2008
Owner/Interior Designer
REBOURNE INTERIORS, DBA
01.2003 - Current
Certificate of Completion @ Interior Refiners - Interior Design
Interior Refiners Network
Master of Arts - Special Education K- 12
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/ Special Education
Arizona State University
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