Donelle Ebell
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate, imaginative and organisesd Interior Designer. Extremely results oriented and use experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions within the Residential and Commercial sectors. 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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
- Current
Interior Designer - Director
Verve Interiors
01.2010 - Current
- Engaging with Architects, Builders, Developers and Clients to determine Exterior/Interior colours schemes for all current projects
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Creating display boards for clients, Builders and Developers
- Liaising with suppliers for the latest up to date products and finishes
- Completing multiple projects simultaneously
- Forwarding tenders to contractors and suppliers to achieve competitive pricing
- Preparation of contract documents and variations
Interior Designer
Kmercial Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Meeting new clients and developers to ensure their brief is fullfilled
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the client's budget
- Negotiating competitive pricing for my clients contract
- Responsible for ensuring that all showrooms are kept up to date with all the latest trends and stylish finishes, especially on the decorative side
- Colour selections for all exterior/interior projects
- Familiarisation of floor plans, elevations and tender documents
- Site visits with appropriate contractors ie: Plumber, Electrician and Carpenter
Interior Designer
Costas Constructions
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
Interior Designer
Hallbury Homes, Builder
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Interior and exterior colour selections
- Interpretation and proofing of all floor plans, elevations and contracts
- Customer and supplier liaison
- Management of showroom, including interactive displays, signage and supplier's promotional material is kept current
- Specifying both internal and external finishes for display homes at Casey Fields, Cranbourne
PA
Philip Webb Real Estate
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted with all Auctions and open for inspections
- Assisted potential buyers at auctions with bidding
- Coordinated Auction campaigns
- Managed vendor advertising
- Obtaining new leads
Owner Manager/Sales Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Established repetitive client base through cold calling and consultation workshops
- Managed sales and distribution
- Serviced client database with consistent follow up.
Corporate Sales Consultant
Tradeflex Facility Services
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Achieved $1,000,000 budget (rewarded with an overseas trip)
- Upheld customer expectations through customer service excellence
- Managed client database and new clients
- Quoting through means of tender documents
Corporate Sales Consultant
Melbourne Weekly Magazine
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Cold calling to create maximum sales for magazine
- Liaised with clients to develop effective and creative adverts
- Ensured all artwork was approved and ready for print within the delivered time
- Coordinated costs and expenditures for contracts.
Education
Diploma of Interior Design -
Interior Design Institute
2012
Agents Representative Certificate - undefined
Box Hill Institute
2009
Certificate II in Financial Services - undefined
Benchmark College
2008
Skills
- Sales/Negotiating
- Color Consulting
- Palette Creation
- Software Packages – MS Outlook, MS Word
- Extensive knowledge of construction detailing and material properties
- Home Styling
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Product Selection
- Showroom Preparation
- Window Treatments
- Interior Planning
Timeline
Interior Designer
Kmercial Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2022
Interior Designer
Hallbury Homes, Builder
01.2012 - 01.2013
Interior Designer
Costas Constructions
01.2011 - 01.2022
Interior Designer - Director
Verve Interiors
01.2010 - Current
PA
Philip Webb Real Estate
01.2009 - 01.2011
Owner Manager/Sales Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics
01.2006 - 01.2009
Corporate Sales Consultant
Tradeflex Facility Services
01.2002 - 01.2006
Corporate Sales Consultant
Melbourne Weekly Magazine
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Current
Diploma of Interior Design -
Interior Design Institute
Agents Representative Certificate - undefined
Box Hill Institute
Certificate II in Financial Services - undefined
Benchmark College
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