Kali Paul
Perth,Australia
Summary
Kia Ora, I'm Kali (pronounced Kelly) a humble and humorous kiwi living in Australia. Hugely creative, passionate for colour and design and building/maintaining strong relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Consultant
Koala Living
Perth, WA
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Guided clients and designers in furniture selection, styling, and spatial consideration to achieve cohesive design outcomes
- Curated and recommended diverse materials, including fabrics and sintered stone and travertine to elevate design aesthetics and meet client preferences
- Provided exceptional customer service in premium furniture and homewares showroom, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty
- Maintained visual merchandising standards
- Interstate travel for upskilling/training and trend purposes
Manager/Colour Consultant
Resene Paints Ltd
Wellington, Christchurch and Wanaka, New Zealand
02.2018 - 07.2024
- Led teams in color consultation, management, and oversight of store operations.
- In-store and in-home color consultants.
- Oversaw high-end homes and café fit-outs, collaborating with Jennian Homes and Golden Homes for Central Otago show homes to enhance aesthetic appeal and design quality.
- Built and maintained strong relationships and product knowledge across residential, industrial, and marine coatings to support client needs and project success.
- Coordinated home shows and house and garden tours to showcase products and engage potential clients.
- Rendering of interiors and exteriors, color and product specifications.
- Responsible for staff, rosters, banking, online queries, and general inquiries (POS System).
- Working closely with companies like Melteca, Laminex, Coloursteel/Colorcote, Caesarstone, and Altex.
- Upskilling interstate work trips for product knowledge, design trends and a focus on specialized coatings
- A highly regarded NZ-owned paint and coatings company.
Sales Assistant
Bolt of Cloth
Christchurch, New Zealand
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed cash transactions and banking duties while operating point-of-sale (POS) systems to ensure accurate financial processes
- Organize store merchandise and create displays with new products
- Measured and quoted curtains, blinds, and lampshades during in-home consultations.
- Processing and packing online orders
- Collaborated with Marimekko and Orla Keily brands to curate product offerings, enhancing store collection and customer appeal.
- Design store specializing in fabrics (curtains, cushions, lampshades etc) and luxury homeware.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Retail - Level 4 Retail
Service IQ
New Zealand06.2019
Dip. Int Design - Interior Design (Residential)
Ara Art and Design
Christchurch, New Zealand12.2017
NCEA qualifications - Level 1-3, University Entrance
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt, New Zealand12.2016
Skills
- Creativity
- Color consultation
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Natural Leadership
- Communication and adaptability
- High eye for detail
- Ability to Work Under pressure
- Strong Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
Hobbies and Interests
- Nature - Hiking, Camping, Fishing, exploring in a 4x4
- Wellness - Swimming, cold plunges meditation/breathwork, soundbaths
- Creativity - , ledlighting, stained glass, furniture flipping, ceramics
- Travel, spent 6 months solo backing South East Asia in 2024
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Gallery Consultant
Koala Living
05.2025 - 01.2026
Manager/Colour Consultant
Resene Paints Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2024
Sales Assistant
Bolt of Cloth
04.2017 - 12.2017
New Zealand Certificate in Retail - Level 4 Retail
Service IQ
Dip. Int Design - Interior Design (Residential)
Ara Art and Design
NCEA qualifications - Level 1-3, University Entrance
Chilton Saint James School