Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Work Availability
Timeline
Whitney Long

Whitney Long

Designer
Charlotte,NC
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Summary

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Capable designer passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in casual, fine dining establishments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level design position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. 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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Decorator

West Elm
Charlotte, NC
08.2022 - Current
  • Decorated corporate spaces according to established brand and company goals.
  • Documented costs, tracked purchases and administered client budgets.
  • Developed detailed design plans and 3D digital models to display fixtures, furniture and lighting.
  • Prepared cost and material estimates prior to advising on marketing matters and real estate design layouts.
  • Advised clients on styles, layouts, budgets and overall designs.
  • Selected and organized color schemes for clients.
  • Advised clients on methods to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
  • Maintained knowledge of constantly changing interior design trends and products.

C – Bartender/ Lead Server

Aura Rooftop JW Marriott
Charlotte, N.
07.2021 - Current
  • At JW I was hired for the opening of the bar which entailed helping set up scenography of the outlet, learning drinks and picking out glassware, Studying ingredients in cocktails and on the food menu
  • Once open maintaining the cleanliness of the bar and pool
  • Having a friendly repour with the guests
  • Most importantly providing our guests with a wonderful experience by helping them find the drinks and food that they would enjoy the most with my in-depth knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, cocktail and food menu
  • Also, for events helping curate hand crafted cocktails
  • As well as handling end of night cash transactions.

Assistant Manager/ Teacher

Ultimate Life Preschool, Fort Mill S.C
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • At Ultimate Life as a teacher I would develop lesson plans, crafts as well as communicating to the parents about their child's developments
  • Along with helping coordinate and set up events outside of the school.

Topgolf
Charlotte, N.
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Duties include explaining the different games along with rules to guests
  • Maintaining a fun, entertaining and safe environment for the guests
  • Knowledge of our food, cocktails, membership advantages and rates

C — Manager

PI-Squared
Spartanburg
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • I oversaw prep and the kitchen area as well as customer service
  • Handling wrong orders and correcting them
  • Balancing the drawer at the end of the shift
  • Making sure closing side work was completed by fellow employees.

Education

AP -

Converse College
08.2017 - 6 2018
completed include General psychology, Human Growth and development, Intro to education, Interdisciplinary Foundations, Drawing 1 (Charcoal, Graphite, Still life) Ceramics 1, 2-D design., Language arts and history. CP maths and science, Business and Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Multimedia, Art 1-4, Spanish 1 and 2. English 101 senior year. Extracurricular’s include track, Home and economics club, as well as BPA junior and senior year

High school diploma - undefined

Rock Hill High, Rock Hill
08.2013 - 12 2016

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Designed large-scale luxury commercial environments at budgets ranging from $10,000 to $45,000.
  • Designed and documented the interiors for Air Bnb's, Apartment Rec center in 2022-2023.
  • Documented and resolved delivery delays which led to a happy client with furniture ordered.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of drink menu for main bar. As well as curating and bartending event space decor and menu for Kentucky Derby.
  • Achieved opening hotel rooftop bar through effectively helping with floorplan and furniture spacing, choosing glassware and garnishes,stocking and preparing for opening.
  • Achieved designing and sewing own outfits at the age of 9 by completing sketches, patterns, fabric choices and sewing with accuracy and efficiency.

Hobbies and Interests

I love making and admiring art of all mediums. Currently my favorite medium to work with is resin. I make earrings, wall decor, cutting boards,coasters. Recently learning and incorporating resin into refurbishing furniture. I also work with acrylic pours for painting as well as combining the two. I started seriously getting into art around 9th grade it was a huge stress relief and way for me to express my creativity. I studied art therapy in college at Converse. I wanted to learn how to help others use art in a therapeutic way through colors and expression of self. I always had an interest in interior design and thought what better way to help people than curating a space for them to live in with colors,textures, art and a furniture layout to express their individual self. That helps them relax and feel safe. 


Yoga and hiking have also always been a release for me being in nature and reconnecting to our earth. Going on camping trips in the mountains waking up and doing yoga in the fresh air walking and experiencing all of earths beauty. I tend to draw a lot of my inspiration from these trips. 


I also love curating and hosting events. Such as Birthday parties, Holiday gatherings etc. I truly enjoy making these events come together through decoration, food, drinks and the people. Seeing the smiles, hearing conversations and laughter makes all the fun of putting them together that much more worth it.  

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Interior Decorator - West Elm
08.2022 - Current
C – Bartender/ Lead Server - Aura Rooftop JW Marriott
07.2021 - Current
- Topgolf
01.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager/ Teacher - Ultimate Life Preschool, Fort Mill S.C
06.2018 - 06.2021
C — Manager - PI-Squared
09.2017 - 06.2018
Converse College - AP,
08.2017 - 6 2018
Rock Hill High, Rock Hill - High school diploma,
08.2013 - 12 2016
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