Interior Designer Sample Resume

Marvin K. Smith
1234 Carriage Court
Knoxville, TN 37000
Home: 865-555-5555
Cell: 865-555-5556
Email: mksmith@frontfocus.com  

Objective
Interior Designer with advanced detailing skills and a strong knowledge of codes, building systems, contract documents and administration, and space planning methodologies.

Qualifications Summary

• Excellent ability to conceptualize interior detailing including lighting/color/materials/finish selections, space planning and architectural elements
• Strong knowledge about the construction process
  

Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (May 1996)

Work Experience
Interior Designer: Aug. 2003 - Present, Image Magic Designs, Fountain City, TN

• Create aesthetically pleasing environments that represent the client's lifestyle and taste.
• Plan, design, and furnish interior residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Assist in modifying drawings, preparing design and contract documents, and developing space plans.
• Research and collect new product specifications to be incorporated into production documents.
• Examine and select finishes.
• Make professional presentations to clients through on-site appointments.
• Maintain effective relationships with all established design studio resources.

Interior Designer: Sept. 1998 - Aug. 2003, Cross Park Interiors, Highland Park, TN

• Determined architectural preferences based on purpose, function, and budget.
• Interpreted the goals of the project into an appropriate design.
• Incorporated millwork details, elevations, lighting plans and architectural finishes into design plan.
• Developed and maintained appropriate client base through effective marketing.
• Planned and followed up with referrals and potential prospects.
• Created proposals and presented designs to clients.
• Achieved personal sales and design goals.

Interior Designer: May 1996 - Sept. 1998, Interior Focus, Knoxville, TN

• Formulated environmental plan to be practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes.
• Prepared space plans and created conceptual designs.
• Developed awesome relationships with clients, vendors, architects and other project team members.
• Ensured customer problems/inquiries were handled quickly and efficiently, with courtesy, fairness and equity.
• Ensured each customer had an informative and positive experience.

Specialized Skills
AutoCAD and AutoCAD Lite

Professional Affiliations
International Interior Design Association
American Society of Interior Designers