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Junior Designer
Shaun Smith Home
New Orleans, LA
Performed all aspects of business operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, placing orders with vendors and financial analyst through Quickbooks. Worked directly with design team and clients to produce finished projects. Worked directly with senior designer to select all furnishings and finishes. Updated design library with new fabrics and finishes. Oversaw all aspects of the design process and coordinated deliveries and installations for each project. Nordic Kitchens and Baths January 2014 - April
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Associate Designer
Chet Pourciau Designs
New Orleans, LA
Researched unique pieces and stores to present and use within each project. Specified selection of colors, materials, fixtures and finishes, home furnishings and accessories with subcontractors and wholesalers. Planned, designed and furnished residential and commercial interiors using AutoCAD and hand drafting when necessary. Created and presented design proposals using detailed color boards and architectural drawings. Assisted with managing client billing and accounts receivables including preparing invoices and purchase orders while adhering to the client's budget. Developed and maintained the company's social media accounts and wrote the design scripts for the local Fox News segments.
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Sale Account Executive
Design Within Reach
New Orleans, LA
Educated clients about modern and mid-century modern design and furniture. Helped clients incorporate modern pieces in their traditional or transitional designs. Created measured floor plans for residential and commercial projects using Auto Cad and 3D Room Planner to effectively space plan and stage furniture to assist in project proposals. Specified selection of colors, materials and finishes for home furnishings and accessories with designers and clients. Involved in various aspects of projects designing furniture layouts, scheduling deliveries, and hands-on assembly of pieces. Worked closely with architects, designers and other professionals in the New Orleans metro area to create design based events at the studio for networking.