Suzanne Claiborne
Oregon,WI
Summary
Creative Interior Designer skilled in delivering personalized spaces that align with client specifications and budgets. Experienced in developing compelling proposals and presentations while cultivating strong client relationships. Strong collaborator in driving innovative projects tailored to diverse client needs.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Home Interior Designer
Self Employed Claiborne Design LLC
Minnetonka, Minnesota
01.2012 - 10.2025
- Designed functional, aesthetically pleasing interior spaces that met diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with clients to clarify design preferences and ensure alignment with requirements.
- Developed and managed budget for high-end finish selections using construction tracking software.
Area Sales Manager
Nabisco
Minneapolis, Minnesota
02.1994 - 03.1999
- Developed strategic plans to increase market share and drive product visibility.
- Managed territory sales for Nabisco's Food Services across multiple channels.
- Conducted regular market analysis to identify trends and customer preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 09.1989 - 06.1991
Interior Design
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI 09.1985 - 06.1987
Skills
- Design concept development
- Spatial planning
- Material selection
- Finish selection
- Furniture selection
- Interior styling
- Lighting planning
- Color and material application
- Renovation coordination
- New construction
- Project management
- Budget management
- Vendor sourcing
- Design trends
- Design history
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Client relationship
- Client communication
- Collaboration skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Design concept development
Timeline
Custom Home Interior Designer
Self Employed Claiborne Design LLC
01.2012 - 10.2025
Area Sales Manager
Nabisco
02.1994 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
University of Minnesota
09.1989 - 06.1991
Interior Design
University of Wisconsin, Madison
09.1985 - 06.1987