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Cherie Keatch

Highbury,SA

Summary

Dynamic Interior Designer with a proven track record at Burbank, excelling in effective client communication and creative design development. Renowned for curating unique color schemes and meticulous material selections, enhancing residential spaces while ensuring client satisfaction. Adept at accurate cost estimation, driving projects to successful completion with strong attention to detail.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

Burbank
07.2015 - Current


Customer Selections:

  • Determined personalised needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations, compiled detailed selection schedules including pricing and documenting summaries of options and upgrades selected.
  • Balanced aesthetics with functionality by choosing appropriate materials, finishes, and furnishings that met client needs and budgets.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.
  • Liaised with suppliers and National Edge Operations Manager to maintain product and process updates.


Display Homes:

  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
  • Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
  • Conducted site visits to ensure design implementations were executed according to plan, maintaining high standards of quality.


General:

  • Designed the layout, liaised with suppliers and selected all materials/finishes for the Edge selection studio at Rose Park.
  • Improved learning of junior designers by mentoring on best practices in interior design and client management.
  • Updated design process documentation to incorporate new tools and techniques, improving team efficiency and project outcomes.

Interior Designer

Sekisui House
02.2009 - 07.2015


Customer Selections:

  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.
  • Prepared detailed plan markups, selection schedules, estimating and pricing.
  • Curated unique colour schemes and materials palettes to create visually appealing and cohesive interior environments.


Display Homes:

  • Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Installed furniture and other design elements to several display homes.

Education

Certificate IV in Interior Design

TAFESA
Marleston, SA
11-2009

Diploma of Professional Interior Design

The Interior Design Academy
Double Bay, NSW
10-2005

Skills

  • Effective Client Communication
  • Residential Interior Design
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Detailed Product Specifications
  • Accurate Cost Estimation
  • Material Selection Proficiency
  • Current Style Trends
  • Team-Oriented Collaborator
  • Microsoft Excel, Word & Powerpoint Proficiency
  • Friendly & Caring Nature

Timeline

Interior Designer

Burbank
07.2015 - Current

Interior Designer

Sekisui House
02.2009 - 07.2015

Certificate IV in Interior Design

TAFESA

Diploma of Professional Interior Design

The Interior Design Academy
Cherie Keatch