Lisa Abernathy
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Interior Decorator and artist, focused on consulting closely with clients to learn about lifestyle and personality in order to create spaces that are peaceful, enjoyable and unique to the individual.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Decorator
Drop Structures
02.2022 - Current
- Decorated corporate spaces according to established brand and company goals.
- Traveled to New York City to Work with a client to furnish and decorate home
- Documented costs, tracked purchases and administered client budgets.
- Developed detailed design plans for fixtures, furniture and lighting and tile.
- Advised and worked closely with clients on design selections for a cohesive and stylish space.
- Furnished, styled and designed interiors of tiny home structures for marketing and client preferences and desired needs and aesthetics.
- Purchased accessories to coordinate with furniture purchases and enhance rooms.
- Maintained knowledge of constantly changing interior design trends and products.
- Met with clients to discuss project scope and desires for spaces.
- Presented available color palettes and helped select colors and finishes that reflected client personality and goals.
Artist
Timber & Cord
03.2017 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom artwork and framed each piece with white oak wood
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Made use of materials, such as concrete,wood, watercolors, metal, yarn, and dye on raw materials such as wool and cotton to complete unique piece for customers.
- Participated in gallery and local markets and established piece pricing on customer demand, labour costs and raw material costs
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
- Installed artwork in local businesses and residential homes
- Traveled to New York City to work with a client to conceptualize artwork for home and completed and sent artwork.
- Created and sold over 120 original paintings, sculptures and wall hangings in the last 6 years.
Floral Assistant/Event Assistant
The Lilac Row
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided support during peak seasons by efficiently multitasking between multiple responsibilities without compromising quality.
- Worked in Flower trailer selling fresh flowers around town and interacting with customers to come up with a fresh design
- Contributed to business growth by creating visually appealing displays
- Assisted with marketing efforts such as social media content creation, showcasing current work and promoting services available.
- Maintained inventory accuracy, ensuring proper stock levels of flowers, vases, and other supplies.
- Assisted in conducting workshops offering basic floral arrangement techniques to engage community members and increase brand awareness.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers
Barista/Food Preparation Worker
Jonny Bean
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Pleasantly interacted with customers and other employees during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Prepared a wide variety of cold food/sauces and baked goods in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, dishes, utensils and seating areas.
- Learned and implemented multiple baking recipes with professional practices from a pastry chef
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Photography Studio Owner
Studio Tree
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Set up lighting, prepared sweeps and organized area for photography sessions.
- Designed hand-made photography sweeps to provide unique backdrops.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Collaborated with photographer and art director to assist with daily tasks.
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
10.2010 - 09.2021
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Vancouver, BC03.2012
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Furniture Arrangements
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Visual Design
- Accessorizing Rooms
- Home Styling
- Color Palette
- Style Recommendation
- Product Selection
- Strong people skills
- Originality and Creativity
Websites
Timeline
Floral Assistant/Event Assistant
The Lilac Row
06.2023 - 11.2023
Interior Decorator
Drop Structures
02.2022 - Current
Barista/Food Preparation Worker
Jonny Bean
09.2021 - 03.2022
Photography Studio Owner
Studio Tree
01.2020 - 03.2022
Artist
Timber & Cord
03.2017 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
10.2010 - 09.2021
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
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