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Danielle Richard

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly-motivated Interior Designer with the desire to take on new challenges. Passionate about enhancing client satisfaction through creating spaces tailored to their preferences. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Creative with great problem solving abilities. Several years experience in a sales driven environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

La Z Boy
Toronto, ON
11.2023 - Current
  • Consulted with clients regarding budget considerations when purchasing furniture or fixtures.
  • Advised clients on how best to utilize available space within their homes.
  • Developed and implemented design plans for residential clients, including selection of materials, finishes and furnishings.
  • Incorporated client feedback into designs to ensure satisfaction with end result.
  • Prepared 3D models, renderings and presentations for clients in order to help them visualize their spaces.

Interior Design Consultant

Self-Employed
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in selecting furnishings, fixtures, accessories, window treatments, paint colours and wall coverings for interior spaces.
  • Researched materials, fabrics, textures and colours that best fit the desired aesthetic.
  • Keep clients' budget in mind while preparing renovation projects and consistently stay within budget.
  • Work with other contractors for successful project completion.
  • Implementing strategies and tactics to promote designs on social media.

Design Consultant

Euro Tile & Stone
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Working with clients via email, phone and in-person to brainstorm design solutions for their tile projects.
  • Educating client's on material properties, correct application, and maintenance.
  • Using a variety of industry software's on a daily basis including Outlook and Microsoft programs.
  • Building client relationships through strong communication and eagerness to help.
  • Contribute to showroom design by creating aesthetically pleasing displays.

Internship Student

Susan Spiegel Architects
Toronto, ON
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
  • Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
  • Interacted with clients to provide timely and relevant status updates.
  • Created presentations for project designs and proposals.

Education

Interior Design Technology Advanced Diploma -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04-2021

Skills

  • Multi-tasking abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Confident
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem-Solver
  • Organized
  • Visual displays
  • Design trend awareness
  • SketchUp
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft

Timeline

Interior Designer

La Z Boy
11.2023 - Current

Interior Design Consultant

Self-Employed
03.2022 - Current

Design Consultant

Euro Tile & Stone
07.2021 - 05.2023

Internship Student

Susan Spiegel Architects
01.2020 - 01.2021

Interior Design Technology Advanced Diploma -

George Brown College
Danielle Richard