Victoria Vogel
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Luxury Interior Designer and Retail Sales Specialist with extensive experience in high-end furnishings and lighting. Proven ability to merge design expertise with exceptional client service and sales results. Known for building long-term client relationships and delivering beautiful, functional spaces.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Creator of Design
GLOSS URBAN INTERIORS
07.2015 - Current
- Founder of Gloss Urban Interiors, a home furnishings store on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California, Managing all aspects of brand development, merchandising, and sales operations
- Retail Sales and Design Consultant
- Established brand identity through innovative design concepts and tailored client solutions.
- Lead full-scope interior design projects from initial concept to final installation.
- Manage client consultations, create detailed design plans, and oversee sourcing and procurement.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
MARKETING / DIRECTOR OF SALES
DESTINATION CONNECTION (DCTV)
2010 - 2012
- Developed a solid reputation throughout Palm Springs / Coachella Valley, selling television advertising time slots to businesses for the concierge channel (DCTV).
- Led cross-functional teams to implement innovative campaigns across multiple platforms, driving audience growth.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align marketing objectives with overall business goals, driving strategic growth initiatives.
- Exceeded all the company's sales records by overcoming corporate red tape, selling advertising to major corporate restaurants, and theme parks.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / CREATOR
BIKINI DESTINATIONS / THE BIKINI NETWORK
1999 - Current
- Responsible for the creative design, organization, and execution of The Bikini Network, becoming a leader in the television industry by producing award-winning multimedia reality television series, Bikini Destinations.
- Oversaw all aspects of television production, including casting, location selection, editing, and brand development.
- Expanded the company's portfolio by diversifying into different genres, formats, and platforms of content production, broadcasting to 140 countries worldwide.
Education
Major Focus: Business Marketing
University of California At Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSkills
- Oversee installation of all design elements — tile, stone, furnishings, wall coverings, and décor
- Create and manage budgets, timelines
- Foster strong, ongoing relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors
- Research emerging design trends, materials, and technologies to integrate forward-thinking, innovative solutions into each project
- Partner with clients to define their aesthetic direction, functional needs, and project priorities
- Curate and source materials, fixtures, finishes
Timeline
Founder & Creator of Design
GLOSS URBAN INTERIORS
07.2015 - Current
MARKETING / DIRECTOR OF SALES
DESTINATION CONNECTION (DCTV)
2010 - 2012
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / CREATOR
BIKINI DESTINATIONS / THE BIKINI NETWORK
1999 - Current
Major Focus: Business Marketing
University of California At Los Angeles (UCLA)