Elizabeth Saligari
Ringwood,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Interior Designer with a proven track record at Henley Properties, enhancing property values and client satisfaction through expert space planning and interior styling. Skilled in material selection and client communication, I excel in transforming spaces into aesthetically pleasing environments. Mentored junior designers, elevating team productivity and design quality. 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
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Self Employed
Melbourne, VIC
02.1989 - Current
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Transformed outdated living spaces into modern environments that reflected current trends while adhering to clients'' preferences.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.
- Increased property value through strategic interior renovations tailored to market trends.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
Senior Interior Designer
Henley Properties
Melbourne, VIC
04.2002 - 11.2010
- Mentored junior designers to enhance their skills and improve team productivity through knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC12.1980
Skills
- Client Communication
- Interior Styling
- Furniture selection
- Space Planning
- Color theory
- Sketching
- Excellent attention to detail
- Material Selection
- Design Presentation
- Drafting
- Textile understanding
- Illustration
- Interior Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Furnishings Selection
- Artwork Selection
- Furnishings Layout Plan
- Scale Drawings
Timeline
Senior Interior Designer
Henley Properties
04.2002 - 11.2010
Interior Designer
Self Employed
02.1989 - Current
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Box Hill Institute of TAFE