Jacqui Antoniadis
NIDDRIE,VIC
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interior Design Consultant
Self Employed
NIDDRIE, VIC
02.2020 - Current
- Successfully resolved complex technical design issues.
- Designed 3D perspective views and material boards for clients.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Assisted in fine tuning floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Conducted quick renders in Photoshop for external colours and material views for clients.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding selection of materials and products.
- Established and maintained materials and colour library.
- Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
- Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
- Expertly sourced materials and products to meet customers' expectations and budgets.
- Conducted colour consults as contractor for custom builders clients according to PC and PS allowances and recorded all variations.
- Conducted take-offs and placed orders for specified materials and products.
- Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
- Assessed Electrical & Lighting Plans and customized to clients functional and aesthetic intentions.
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Conduct rough-in inspections to ensure all plumbing and electrical specifications are as per specification schedule.
- Conducted on-site inspections for joinery installation to ensure all joinery is installed as per specifications.
- Conducted periodic site inspections with builder, client and other stakeholders to ensure design integrity.
- Maintained good relationships with suppliers.
- Attend industry and supplier events.
- Maintain social media presence.
Interipor Designer & Sales Consultant
Sovereign Interiors
Richmond, VIC
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
- Created high quality visual designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and intuitive for users.
- Researched industry trends in digital media, technology, and web design best practices.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for new products based on customer needs analysis.
- Developed style guides for visual elements such as branding systems, typography standards, color schemes, photography styles.
- Produced comprehensive graphic design works including logos, icons, flyers, brochures and other visuals for print or web.
- Worked closely with vendors to source products at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Organized product samples library according to category or type of material.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases made during a project.
- Created mood boards featuring fabric swatches, paint chips and other visual elements used in designing a space.
- Advised clients on how best to utilize available space within their homes or businesses.
- Attended regular meetings with team members throughout the duration of each project.
- Incorporated client feedback into designs to ensure satisfaction with end result.
- Conducted site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.
- Prepared 3D models, renderings and presentations for clients in order to help them visualize their spaces before construction begins.
- Researched current trends in furniture, fabrics, color palettes and accessories in order to recommend items that meet the client's style preferences.
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
- Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Advised client on space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in the market place.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Communicated with Suppliers in Italy, U.S.A, Portugal for customizations of furniture and orders.
- Assisted in supervision of container unloading from Italy.
- Assisted in obtaining quotations from third party white glove delivery services for clients.
- Responded to online enquiries and prepared quotations.
- Converted pricing from Euro to AUD pricing using company factor system.
General Manager
First National Real Estate Borg & Associates
Deer Park, Vic
06.2006 - 11.2019
Sales Executive - Events
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Melbourne, Vic
09.1998 - 06.2006
Education
Diploma - Interior Design & Decoration
Billy Blue College of Design (Torrens University)
Melbourne, Victoria05.2020
Certificat V - Property Services (Real Estate)
Academy College of Professionals
Sydney, NSW2011
BBA - Bachelor of Business
LaTrobe University
Bundoora, VictoriaSkills
- Take-Offs in Build-xact
- Graphic Presentations
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Planning
- Concept Development
- Color Scheme Coordination
- New Materials and Product Research
- Material Requirements Determination
- Color and Material Application
- Client Advisory and Recommendations
- Design Planning
- Design Rendering
- Design Presentation
- Electrical Plans
- Lighting & Electrical Planning
- Established supplier relationships
- External colour schemes
- Internal colour schemes
- Conducting colour consults
- Maintaining Materials Library
- Material Cost Estimates
- Skilled Tradesmen Oversight
- Shop Drawing Review
- Furnishings Layout Plan
- Construction Work Inspection
- Preparation of FF&E Schedules
- Preparation of Presentations
- Product Specifications
- Furnishings Selection
- Artwork Selection
- Service Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Accounts Management in Xero
- Payroll
- Accounts Reconciliation
- End of Month
Certification
- Licensed Estate Agent - 2011
- White Card (Construction Induction) - Issued 06/02/2020
Programs
Proficient in:
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- AutoCad
- SketchUp
- SU Podium
- Canva
- Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote)
- Adobe DC
- Programa
- Canvas
- Business Craft
- Buildxact
- Xero
- Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat
REFEREES
- To be provided on request.
Timeline
Interipor Designer & Sales Consultant
Sovereign Interiors
05.2023 - 12.2023
Interior Design Consultant
Self Employed
02.2020 - Current
General Manager
First National Real Estate Borg & Associates
06.2006 - 11.2019
Sales Executive - Events
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
09.1998 - 06.2006
Diploma - Interior Design & Decoration
Billy Blue College of Design (Torrens University)
Certificat V - Property Services (Real Estate)
Academy College of Professionals
BBA - Bachelor of Business
LaTrobe University