Michaela Merkley
Calgary
Summary
Innovative interior designer with expertise in providing creative and personalized interior spaces according to specifications, budget and functionality. Proven leader in preparing design estimates, design concepts, and fostering interpersonal relationships with clients to build a strong and reputable practice. Expert in interior design projects with flexibility in designing for diverse clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interior Designer
Mi.Na style & design
Calgary
01.2013 - Current
- Co Founder & Lead Designer
- Designed innovative interior spaces tailored to client preferences.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and requirements.
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors for project execution.
- Created mood boards and material samples for client presentations.
- Supervised junior designers, providing guidance on best practices.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality standards.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Designed floor plans and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Developed and implemented design plans for residential clients, including selection of materials, finishes and furnishings.
- Subcontracted fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting and fixtures.
Wardrobe Stylist
Mi.Na style & design
Calgary
07.2010 - Current
- Styled clients for various occasions using current fashion trends and personal preferences.
- Managed wardrobe organization for clients, ensuring easy access and appropriate styling options.
- Conducted personal shopping sessions to source clothing and accessories tailored to individual styles.
- Developed lookbooks showcasing curated outfits based on client needs and event themes.
- Assisted clients in selecting wardrobe pieces for photoshoots and events.
- Collaborated closely with photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and other team members during photoshoots.
- Traveled to various locations for photoshoots or events as needed.
- Styled models for runway shows by creating cohesive looks from head-to-toe.
- Created mood boards for clients and fashion shows.
Education
IDDP - Interior Design
QC Design School
02.2009 - 10.2011
Skills
- Interior design & decorating
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Trend analysis
- Drafting floor plans
- Digital design
- Adobe photoshop
- Interior styling
- Digital photography
- Floor plan development
- Photography
- Design concept development
- Contractor collaboration
- Staging
- Creating digital mood boards
- Assembling mood boards with color, textile and finishes samples
Affiliations
- Enjoy playing sports but especially volleyball, tennis and golf in the summer and skiing and hockey/skating in the winter.
- Love expressing my creativity in a variety of ways and especially with fashion, design and photography.
- Reading
- Family time
- Attending son’s hockey games.
- Singing for events, church, and celebrations.
- Working alongside my twin sister to give style and design workshops for stores, boutiques, businesses and women’s groups.
Certification
- IDDP QC Design School
Timeline
Interior Designer
Mi.Na style & design
01.2013 - Current
Wardrobe Stylist
Mi.Na style & design
07.2010 - Current
IDDP - Interior Design
QC Design School
02.2009 - 10.2011