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Melanie Marshall

Hawthorne,QLD

Summary

Innovative and organised Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative, functional spaces for clients. History of success in coordinating with suppliers and managing teams to complete projects aligned with the clients budget & timeline.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Interior Designer

Rupert & Marshall Interior Designers
01.2018 - Current
  • Run my own interior design business
  • Manage team of 4 staff, plus contractors when required
  • Work closely with top NZ architects, property developers, home building companies and personal clients through NZ
  • Ensure a high level of deliverables and communication exists from commencement of the project to completion.
  • Create customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Develop and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business

Interior Designer

Inner Space Interior Design
01.2006 - 01.2017
  • Private interior design clients
  • Small commercial/office fit outs
  • Colour consultation to Jennian Cambridge & Jennian North Waikato
  • Ensure high level of communication & documentation with the team, clients and suppliers.

Senior Account Director

Advertising Agency DDB
10.2002 - 09.2005
  • Account management, strategic and creative development of all Volkswagen advertising campaigns - resulting in multiple award wins nationally and internationally
  • Client service/communication, maintaining and building client relationships across a range of brands
  • Provide initiatives and proactive ideas across projects
  • Assisting with the digital and social platforms from a brand perspective.

Account Director

Advertising Agency IdeaWorks (Sydney)
06.1999 - 08.2002
  • Providing advertising and marketing solutions for business problems
  • Strategic planning, project management and implementation of promotions
  • Managing budgets, profitability and job cost reports.

Education

Skills

  • Client Service
  • Project Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Staff Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Organisational Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Driven and Determined

Media

  • 2023 TIDA New Zealand Designer New Home of the Year (in conjunction with Turner Road Architecture)
  • ADNZ Defign Magazine
  • Home & Building magazine Aug 2010
  • NZ Herald Home’ Dec 2014


References

  • Wendy Scheurich - Associate Interiors by Forma/Rupert & Marshall Interiors +64 27 421 2218
  • Lee Turner, Turner Road Architects Cambridge, +62 21 399 406
  • Darren Jessop, Principal Jessop Architects Auckland, +64 21 732 212
  • Emma Devcich (Client), +64 21 588 032
  • Adele Leyland (Client), +64 21 803 778

Timeline

Owner/Interior Designer

Rupert & Marshall Interior Designers
01.2018 - Current

Interior Designer

Inner Space Interior Design
01.2006 - 01.2017

Senior Account Director

Advertising Agency DDB
10.2002 - 09.2005

Account Director

Advertising Agency IdeaWorks (Sydney)
06.1999 - 08.2002

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