Category: DESIGNER

         INTERIOR DESIGNER       Summary     Talented Designer and Retail Merchandiser skilled at using product placement and creating uniquely inspiring displays. Collaborates with company headquarters and sales managers to create product display solutions that boost sales revenue.       Highlights          Store layout design  Interactive displays  Common store planning   AutoCad        Store communication  Store maintenance  Graphic displays  Working remotely             Accomplishments     Selected for national brand building campaign, responsible for planning, implementing, and producing makeover videos and marketing content.       Experience      Interior Designer   08/2013   to   Current     Company Name   City  ,   State       Interior Design Specialist at IKEA Sunrise store.  Supported growth and development as leader of local market research project.  Designed unique and centrally planned displays.  Created inspiring homes and rooms that showcase products in function and boost sales.  Worked with vitality to motivate people to visit the store more frequently  Worked to promote IKEA as leaders of life at home  Remodeled employee resource center to promote  a better everyday life at work.          National Marketing Campaign IKEA Home Tour   12/2013   to   12/2014     Company Name   City  ,   State       Interior designer, host, video producer, and video editor for IKEA Home Tour marketing campaign.  Pioneered unique marketing project in various markets in the US.  Supporting a crew with various skills with little direct supervision.   Planning and implementing in-home makeover projects.   Distributing marketing content for social media.   Creating brand specific communication.  Speaker and promoter for live and on air marketing events.  Contributed to a positive ROI for the project.          Visual Merchandiser   01/2011   to   08/2013     Company Name   City  ,   State       Planned, implemented, and maintained store layouts to support commercial priorities.  Adapted and implemented centrally planned display areas throughout the commercial calendar.  Strategically merchandised product displays to maximize sales.  Created inspirational and clear brand communication within the store showroom and shopping areas.  Adapted plans on the fly to account to architectural discrepancies.  Distinguished as a key contributor on assignment to Orlando store marketplace remodel.          Freelance Designer   07/2007   to   01/2011     Company Name   City  ,   State        Residential interior design  .   Specialized in layouts and finishes.   Maximized design for small space living.   Organized and coordinated contractors and installers.   Fine art consultation.          Interior Designer Sales   07/2008   to   07/2009     Company Name   City  ,   State       Interior Designer and Sales Specialist for custom modern and contemporary furniture store.  Selected high-end furnishings and finishes for residential and commercial interior design projects.   Developed business relationships with local real estate developers.  Coordinated remodeling projects between clients contractors.  Implemented in-store sales space for Kartell.           Education      Bachelor's Degree  :   Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design   2007       University of Central Florida   City  ,   State  ,   United States      Winner of juried art show hosted by the New America Foundation.         Associate of Arts  :   Graphic Design   2004       Broward College   City  ,   State               Languages    English          (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Spanish          (Native or bilingual proficiency)      Skills      Adobe Creative Suite   AutoCAD  Planograms