Susan Kirchoff
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Interior Designer with exceptional design instinct, successful at listening to the needs of the client and collaborating on a creative vision. Brings a diverse knowledge base of design styles and techniques. Highly skilled at editing and organizing ideas to implement and support business objectives. Desiring to utilize all skills to aid in the growth and development of a company to great success. Results-oriented Interior Designer uses experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions. Offers excellent problem-solving and communication skills for providing highest level of customer service. Dedicated to staying current on latest industry trends and developments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer and Project/Property Manager Representative
Domesticus, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
05.2008 - Current
- Space Planning
- Concept design and presentations
- Color and material applications
- Specifications through construction
- Furniture, fixture and accessory selection
- Project management
- Client liaison
- Property Management for luxury properties
- Staging / decorating
Co-Owner - Designer
Morpheus Design, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
01.1995 - 05.2008
- Developed design brand and grew a successful design business from the ground up
- Managed design firm & implemented strategies for business development
- Client liaison and marketing for high end residential and commercial projects.
- Learned building codes and construction processes.
- Developed plans and layouts for projects - AutoCad and SketchUp
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
- Study Abroad : Paris, France, Fine Art
Interior Design
- Relevant Coursework: Interior Design Concepts
- Professional Development: Business Practices
AutoCad
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Color and material application
- Specification of FF&E
- Launched, owned and operated successful design firms
- Experienced in multiple areas of interior design, and landscape design
- Project Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Cost Estimation
- Presentation Creation
- Effective Customer Communication
- Concept Development
- Adobe InDesign
- Industry Trends Knowledge
- Floor Plan Development
- Presentation Board Development
- Interior Planning
- City and County Regulations Knowledge
- Style Recommendation
- Green Building
- Team Meetings
- Business Operations
- Residential Understanding
- Project Requirements
- Project Proposals
- Site Appraisals
- Adobe Creative
- Budget Development
- Sales Leadership
- Team Oversight
- Interior and exterior renovation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accomplishments
- Designed and collaborated on over 300 projects from Malibu, CA to Palm Springs, CA including homes in the high desert, low desert and Carlsbad, CA.
- Featured in an article in InStyle Magazine, May 2003 "Shades of Gray" - pop star, Macy Gray's residence
- Designed the residence of actor, Jaime Foxx, 2005-2007
- Designed and project managed a complete gut remodel of a large property including the interior, exterior and landscaping - into a luxury residence in Indio, CA 2017 - 2018
- Furnished and decorated a luxury residence in Indio, CA in 2018
- Project Managed complete remodels of 2 residences in Morongo Valley, CA
- Designed and furnished homes in Palm Desert, and La Quinta, CA 2019
- Designed a hair salon in 2022 with custom fixtures and cabinetry
- Worked with designers Donald J. and Lisa Pliner on their residence in Rancho Mirage, CA to remodel their builder grade home into a custom residence
- Project Managed the construction of a custom horse facility in Sullivan Canyon in Los Angeles.
- Project Managed the construction of a custom home in Burbank, CA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Interior Designer and Project/Property Manager Representative - Domesticus, LLC
05.2008 - Current
Co-Owner - Designer - Morpheus Design, Inc
01.1995 - 05.2008
Otis College of Art And Design - Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art
Parson in Paris - Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art
UCLA - , Interior Design
Santa Monica College - , AutoCad
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