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
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Hills House Interiors
01.2006 - Current
Design and coordinate renovations for private dwellings, which has included kitchen and bathroom design and specification
Interior styling for newly renovated and for property sale
Presentation of 3D designs – including cabinetry for WIR, BIR, Bathrooms, Kitchen and Entertainment Units
Produce Floorplans and Elevations utilising Sketch Up
Create schedules for finishes, fixtures and fittings specification
Complete design briefs
Liaise with trades and suppliers
Create mood boards
Complete invoicing and purchases through Xero accounting package.
Operations Manager
Edge 2020
01.2023 - 01.2024
Manage the daily operations of the business, including overseeing staff, processes, and systems
Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and manage risk
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and partners
Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity
Manage the recruitment and training of staff, and ensure the necessary skills and resources to perform their roles effectively
Effectively manage use of SalesForce CRM
Monitor and report on key performance indicators, and provide regular updates to the CEO.
Customer Relations Officer
Young Minds Network
03.2022 - 12.2022
Providing a warm & welcoming experience to all clients
Scheduling new and follow up appointments for 20 therapists
Replying to client email enquiries
Invoicing clients and following up on outstanding accounts
Liaising and supporting psychology, speech therapy and occupational therapists’
Accurate client database management
Liaising with General Practitioner, NDIS and Medicare consultants
Ordering office supplies and general office duties.
Interior Designer/Sales Representative
Organised Interiors
08.2017 - 02.2022
Followed up on client enquiries and initiated meetings with potential clients on the phone and one on one
Complete on-site measure and consultation
Build rapport with all clients by listening to their needs, clarifying their requirements and industry terminology
Developed innovative designs to meet legislative and client requirements within the agreed timeframe
Kept clients informed of the progress of work and arranged a meeting to present the design/s
Created colour selection and fixture and fittings specifications
Demonstrated the effectiveness of proposed design/s and where necessary adjusted the design
Developed 3D designs in Sketchup and client presentations in Layout.
A/Support Officer Assurance and Risk
Department of Education and Training
05.2016 - 06.2017
Liaised with ICT project and program sponsors, executives, directors and managers to support project outcomes using governance tools appropriately
Coordinated the review and assessment of projects and programs for compliance with the department's assurance and risk frameworks including the preparation of mandated reporting
Provided assistance to projects and programs in the implementation of assurance and risk practices
Compiled information to report on the status of ICT portfolio delivery
Researched, analyzed and developed the management processes to support assurance and risk functions
Prepared submissions, reports, briefing material and correspondence for the department and governance committees
Developed and conducted training presentations advising responsibilities of project management.
Interior Designer/Sales Representative
Organised Interiors
12.2007 - 05.2016
Initiated meetings with potential clients on the phone and one on one
Build rapport with all clients by listening to their needs, clarifying their requirements and industry terminology
Developed innovative designs to meet legislative and client requirements within the agreed timeframe
Kept clients informed of the progress of work and arranged a meeting to present the design/s
Demonstrated the effectiveness of proposed design/s and where necessary adjusted the design
Evaluated client feedback to understand where improvements or learnings can be improved.
Interior Designer/Sales Assistant
Bathroom Warehouse
05.2006 - 12.2007
Assisted customers with selections for bathroom, laundry and kitchen fixtures
Built rapport with all clients by listening to their needs, clarifying their requirements and industry terminology
Processed customer orders to ensure all items were available
Assisted with designs to meet legislative and client requirements
Kept clients informed of the progress of orders and arranged delivery to site.
Helpdesk Skills Coach
Jupiters Machine Gaming
09.2002 - 04.2006
Designed training programs to develop the knowledge, skill and attitudes (KSA’s) required to achieve delivery of required services to both external and internal customers
Delivered training presentations one on one and to a maximum of twenty staff
Undertook monthly assessments of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in conjunction with the Helpdesk Manager to ensure service level from the Helpdesk to other divisions as per Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) are met
Evaluated training outcomes as they are applied on the job and modified of content and delivery techniques to ensure continuous improvement
Evaluated feedback from trainees to ensure expectations were met and where improvement in my coaching and administration processes could be made
Provided updates for the Procedure Database where necessary
Delivered Corporate Workplace Health and Safety Training.
National Contact Centre Supervisor
Jupiters Machine Gaming
07.2000 - 09.2002
Supervised the day-to-day operational activities of staff in the delivery of their job responsibilities
Ensured excellent customer service was provided at all times
Provided daily reports to the Contact Centre Manager and Assistant Contact Centre Manager on staff, customer concerns and system issues
Actively managed escalated customer complaints or queries by communicating to the customer in a timely manner and where necessary, explaining corporate policy and legislative restrictions
Developed and implemented incentives to motivate staff to achieve performance goals
Identified trends, escalated/resolved and monitored resolutions
Used my strong communication skills within the Contact Centre and throughout the organisation.
Customer Service Representative
Jupiters Machine Gaming
08.1998 - 07.2000
Provided timely response to incoming calls from Keno venues, Casinos and Gaming sites
Resolved problems arising from Keno or Gaming agencies, both technical and accounting
Conducted on site training for the selling and accounting of Keno
Conducted on site Gaming Machine education, and Compliance with Government regulations for gaming machines to all staff on site to a maximum of ten
Conducted onsite training for Jupiter’s Gaming system in gaming venues across Queensland
Liaised with Regional Representatives, IT, Accounts, Marketing, Gaming Operations and Jupiter’s Technical support departments to ensure effective services and implementation of processes in line with the required legislation.
Education
Skills
Client Communication
Interior Styling
Furniture selection
Space Planning
Concept Development
Excellent attention to detail
Proficient in SketchUp
Project Management
Sales expertise
Product Specifications
Color Palettes
References
Ron Ewin, Senior Designer/Sales Representative, Organised Interiors, 0402 856 240
Kathy Ranford, A/Manager Assurance and Risk, Dept of Education and Training, 0410 435 954
Stacey Vacher, CEO, Edge 2020, 0417 763 675
Timeline
Operations Manager
Edge 2020
01.2023 - 01.2024
Customer Relations Officer
Young Minds Network
03.2022 - 12.2022
Interior Designer/Sales Representative
Organised Interiors
08.2017 - 02.2022
A/Support Officer Assurance and Risk
Department of Education and Training
05.2016 - 06.2017
Interior Designer/Sales Representative
Organised Interiors
12.2007 - 05.2016
Interior Designer/Sales Assistant
Bathroom Warehouse
05.2006 - 12.2007
Interior Designer
Hills House Interiors
01.2006 - Current
Helpdesk Skills Coach
Jupiters Machine Gaming
09.2002 - 04.2006
National Contact Centre Supervisor
Jupiters Machine Gaming
07.2000 - 09.2002
Customer Service Representative
Jupiters Machine Gaming
08.1998 - 07.2000
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