VANESSA BRUNO
Rockville,MD
Summary
Specialist in residential and commercial interior design with strong expertise in textiles, furniture, and color theory. Proficient in computer-aided design and adept in space planning and collaboration. Successfully managed design projects from A&E approval to FF&E selection, ensuring timely delivery and high client satisfaction. Experienced in leading multifunctional teams to meet project objectives and improve design quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interior Designer
Ethan Allen Global Inc.
Rockville, MD
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted client meetings to define the vision and gather measurements for design projects.
- Presented 2D and 3D floor plans featuring color palettes, textiles, furniture, and décor options.
- Coordinated client budgets and timelines to ensure timely project installation.
Interior Designer
Art of Space
Potomac, MD
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated with furniture rep to establish work space needed in National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense
- Used Configura to create custom space planning and proposal in alignment with the client's budget, style and time frame
- Sourced local and overseas furniture, supplies to select cost-effective products for room
Interior Designer
Vanessa Bruno Interiors
District of Columbia, DC
01.2013 - 09.2023
- Met with clients to discuss and understand home and/or work space needs and then created vision and design for project
- Collaborated with my team to create 2D and 3D floor plan renderings and proposals with textiles and color and finishes to show the client, how their space will look and feel
- Worked at various levels remodeling rooms; starting from scratch and giving clients a whole new space
- Coordinated with clients on deadlines and maintained project schedule and budgets for approval on installations
Senior Interior Designer
The Kellogg Collection
Chevy Chase, DC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Consulted with clients to determine project scopes of work, including space planning, layout and color schemes
- Created and presented a design concept using drawn out floor plans with detailed color boards and table top presentation with textiles, furniture and decor
- Worked with seamstress's and contractors to coordinate with clients on approvals to meet deadlines and installations
- Generated sales ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 per month
Fabric and Sales Representative
Duralee Fabrics
Washington Design Center, DC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinating a color palette for designers using fabrics, wallpapers, and details in the design.
- Worked with residential and commercial designers in VA, MD, DC, DE, and PA.
- Generated sales ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 per month.
Fabric and Furniture, Decor Sales Representative
Bruschwig and Fils
Washington Design Center, DC
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Coordinated a color palate in fabrics and furniture for residential and commercial designers and curators in political buildings in the VA, MD, DC, DE, and PA
- Generated sales ranging $175,000 to $500,000 per month - increased furniture sales by 40%
Education
Fashion degree - textiles
Philadelphia Institute of The Art
Philadelphia, PA01.2008
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Color theory expertise
- Client consultation
- Furniture sourcing and design
- Design presentation
- Team collaboration
- Textile selection
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem solving
- Digital design proficiency
- Material selection
- Furniture design and layout
- Detail drawings creation
- Workspace planning strategies
- Artwork curation
- Project leadership in design
- Commercial interior design
- Space planning techniques
- 3D rendering capabilities
- Customer relations management
- Marketing strategies
- Fabric and color specialization
- Furniture knowledge and upholstery
- Configura software proficiency
- SketchUp expertise
- Design file management
- AutoCAD proficiency
Certification
- Beginner CET Certification
- Intermediate CET Certification
- Textile Certification
Timeline
Interior Designer
Ethan Allen Global Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Interior Designer
Art of Space
10.2022 - 05.2023
Interior Designer
Vanessa Bruno Interiors
01.2013 - 09.2023
Senior Interior Designer
The Kellogg Collection
01.2012 - 01.2013
Fabric and Sales Representative
Duralee Fabrics
01.2011 - 01.2012
Fabric and Furniture, Decor Sales Representative
Bruschwig and Fils
01.2009 - 04.2010
Fashion degree - textiles
Philadelphia Institute of The Art
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