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Lisa R

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Professional designer with strong track record of creating innovative and functional interior spaces. Demonstrates expertise in project management, space planning, and client communication. Highly adaptable to changing project requirements, with keen focus on teamwork and achieving results. Known for reliability and delivering impactful design solutions that meet client needs.

Work History

Personal Carer

Private Care
07.2009 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Customer Service Volunteer

Toorak Opportunity Shop
03.2015 - 02.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined communication channels by collaborating with team members to address customer needs effectively.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for customers seeking assistance or information regarding services provided by the organisation.
  • Contributed to the organization''s mission by consistently providing exceptional customer service experiences.
  • Sorting, researching, maintaining and repairing donations.
  • Visual merchandising, window and shop retail design.
  • Assisting in coordinating organisational events in collaboration with St Johns Church, Toorak for Church and charity affiliates.

Food Bank Volunteer

Food For Friends, Toorak Uniting Church
12.2015 - 12.2018
  • Distributed food boxes with carefully selected essentials to families in need.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely distribution of food to clients in need.
  • In person representation to raise public awareness for food bank collaboration with Woolworths supermarket public donation effort.

Interior Designer

CARR DCMI
02.1994 - 11.1999
  • Curated unique color schemes and materials palettes to create visually appealing and cohesive interior environments.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by developing personalized design solutions tailored to individual preferences and needs.
  • Improved project efficiency, coordinating with architects and contractors to ensure timely completion of design implementations.
  • Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
  • Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.

Interior Designer

DEGW
1999 - 2002
  • 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 comprehensive design concepts through sketches, renderings, and 3D models.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • 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.
  • Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Worked closely with vendors to negotiate cost-effective pricing for materials while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
  • Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.

Education

Bachelor Of Interior Architecture - Interior Architecture

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
09.1994

Timeline

Food Bank Volunteer

Food For Friends, Toorak Uniting Church
12.2015 - 12.2018

Customer Service Volunteer

Toorak Opportunity Shop
03.2015 - 02.2020

Personal Carer

Private Care
07.2009 - 07.2023

Interior Designer

CARR DCMI
02.1994 - 11.1999

Bachelor Of Interior Architecture - Interior Architecture

RMIT University

Interior Designer

DEGW
1999 - 2002

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Interior design
  • 3D rendering software
  • Interior styling
  • Space planning
  • Concept development
  • Design process
  • Project management

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