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Eliana Berkel

The Ponds,NSW

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Colour Consultant with a decade of industry experience. Proven track record of helping clients build their "forever" homes through expert colour selection and consultation. Skilled in understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions, building trust and long-term relationships. Committed to staying updated with the latest industry developments and techniques to consistently provide exceptional service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Colour Consultant

Allcastle Homes
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Offered an interactive experience to residential building clients for full external and internal colour selection.
  • Provided accurate specifications to ensure clients understood concepts and materials used in construction.
  • Prepared colour variations include costing for colour upgrades.
  • Liaised closely with drafting, estimating and construction teams to ensure smooth progression of client job files.
  • Built relationships with external suppliers and attended training where required.
  • Worked closely with my team leader to compose colour schemes for house and land packages.

Colour Consultant

Simonds Homes
06.2018 - 05.2022
  • Guided clients through the process of selecting colours, fixtures and fittings selections for their interior and exterior builds.
  • Followed up and signed off customer selection paperwork within tight timeframes.
  • Prepared gallery variations including costing and finalized colour documents.
  • Maintained supplier relationships and participated in various training programs.
  • Provided ongoing support to on-site building teams during construction.

Beaumont Tiles

Colour Selection Consultant
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Supported various residential builders and their clients with all aspects of their tile selection for their new homes.
  • Provided one-to-one specialized advice and design guidance throughout selection appointment.
  • Managed all administrative aspects related to products including record keeping and completion of selection paperwork.

Interior Designer Intern

Masterton Homes
06.2014 - 11.2014
  • Selected interior & exterior colours - collaborated with the team to develop colour schemes for new residential projects.
  • Liaised with suppliers – made phone calls and ordered samples.
  • Selected furniture and finishes to hire for new display homes.
  • Researched online to source materials.
  • Property Styling – made sure all the residential sites were presentable.

Colour Consultant

Colour Consultant Australia
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Drafted plans using AutoCAD – Designed a new proposal plan for a client.
  • Built 3D Model in SketchUp – experimented with colour and design in 3D to help find the right colour scheme for a client.
  • Met with Strata committee to discuss colour s schemes and determine the best solution.
  • Selected and sourced materials and finishes for the project within the client’s budget as per requested.

Education

Diploma of Interior Design -

Sydney Design School
Sydney, Australia
12.2013

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration -

Sydney Design School
Sydney, Australia
12.2012

Degree in Social Work -

University of Tirana
Tirana, Albania
06.1999

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and presentation
  • Deep understanding of interior design elements
  • Advanced knowledge of colour theory
  • Strong space planning abilities
  • Commitment to ongoing education
  • Management Coaching

Timeline

Senior Colour Consultant

Allcastle Homes
05.2022 - 03.2024

Colour Consultant

Simonds Homes
06.2018 - 05.2022

Beaumont Tiles

Colour Selection Consultant
06.2015 - 07.2018

Interior Designer Intern

Masterton Homes
06.2014 - 11.2014

Colour Consultant

Colour Consultant Australia
04.2014 - 07.2014

Diploma of Interior Design -

Sydney Design School

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration -

Sydney Design School

Degree in Social Work -

University of Tirana
Eliana Berkel