Dale Norgate

• Tekschur is a small scale business focused on handcrafted funky resin and polymer clay accessories and home wares which I sell at markets, pop up shops and online.
• In support of this business I have organised two Mother's Day Makers Markets at Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook. Liaised with Wyndham Council stakeholders and market stall holders. Handled all administration including insurance, market stall floor layout design, posters and social media marketing. Helped stall holders with market displays and Visual Merchandising.
• I was a proud market stall holder at Park Lounge in Werribee, an LGBTQIA+ celebration for the last three years, donating a percentage of sales to the Minus18 youth charity.

• Worked on a 450m2 Office Fit out in Cremorne, liaising with clients, builders and contractors.
• Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.
• Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
• Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, colour and prepared material & Furniture boards for review and presentation.
• Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
• 2022 Home kitchen renovation. Created concept design and colour and material selections.

Mr Mitchell Interiors 2018-2021

Bucich Art & Design- Remote NSW 2016-2020

The Stylesmiths 2016- 2018

• Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
• Created professional presentations using CAD, InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUp to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
• Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories, then created presentations using InDesign
• Curated unique colour schemes and materials palettes to create visually appealing and cohesive interior environments.

• Worked on various high end residential projects. From concept stage through to completion
• Balanced aesthetics with functionality by choosing appropriate materials, finishes, furnishings and furniture and accessories that met client needs.
• Including client liaising, photoshoots, bathroom design, 3D SketchUp models, detailed presentation boards with Floorplans, Elevations and 3D visualisations

• I won a mentorship with Thomas Bucich through winning a Eussen Living Student competition. After I graduated I started working with Thomas on Residential & Hospitality Projects
• Utilised CAD software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
• Developed comprehensive design packages through sketches, renderings, and 3D visualisations

• Worked as Junior Interior Designer on residential projects
• Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
• Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
• Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.

• Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and safety compliance.
• Marketing, merchandising, staff training and hiring of staff, customer service, administration, branding and stock ranging
• Implementation of written policies and procedures manual relating to all aspects of the revamped retail business.

• Various roles in Melbourne including Assistant Manager, Store Manager, Cluster Manager and Visual Merchandising Support. Providing VM Support to the Regional Manager when opening new stores
• Assisted with 9 new store openings and re-categorising of products through all the Victorian, South Australian and Perth stores
• Assisted with hiring, training of new staff. Managed inventory control, cash control, opening and closing procedures
• Managed KPIs and delivered high level of customer service by using the 7 steps of selling
• Ongoing learning on features and benefits of products
• Created impactful visual merchandising displays that attracted customers and increased foot traffic in retail stores.

• Collaborated with team members to accomplish sales goals and improve overall store performance.
• Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere through courteous interactions with both customers and fellow staff members.
• Completed new exhibition tours to understand and be knowledgeable for customers if they enquired about travelling exhibitions.