Venette Bernard - Interior Decorator

Summary

Driven Interior Decorator and entrepreneur with broad-ranging expertise in design, staging and styling. Highly successful in translating clients' visions into unique living spaces. Passionate about devising and initiating strategies to drive vision and sustain organizational operations. Committed to leveraging artistic vision to create innovative, welcoming and contemporary spaces.

Cooperative Interior designer offering outstanding knowledge of current design trends and innovative, modern designs. Adept at meeting deadlines and following clients' desires while maintaining resourcefulness and creativity.

Skilled Interior Decorator 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.

Seasoned Interior Decorator specializing in creating beautiful, functional living and working spaces. Familiar with choosing everything from paint colors and floor coverings to specialty art pieces.

Creative Interior Decorator highly effective at working with clients. Knowledgeable about decorating trends and current top colors.

Creative Interior Decorator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in space planning, color theory, and sustainable design. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution from concept to completion.

Overview

23

years of professional experience

2019

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Interior Decorator

Designedby The Boss

Bushkill , Pennsylvania

03.2012 - 01.2026

Collaborated with clients to understand their style preferences and functional needs.
Completed accessory purchases to coordinate with furniture purchases and enhance rooms.
Arranged and decorated corporate spaces according to established brand and company goals.
Assisted clients in creating comfortable living spaces that reflect their individual styles.
Photographed completed interior design and staging projects to promote services and grow business.
Promoted company on Facebook and Google+.
Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
Set up furniture to facilitate traffic flow and design objectives.
Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
Performed minor room adjustments to freshen up environments.
Promoted company on social media sites and websites.
Maintained records of project costs along with receipts for all purchases made on behalf of clients.
Devised strategies to manage and organize warehouse inventories and facilitated selection of furniture for home staging projects.
Selected furniture, fabrics, and accessories to enhance interior aesthetics.
Gathered and organized furniture and accessories for staging projects.
Inspected completed work to ensure that it meets professional standards before presenting it to the client.
Selected suitable furniture, décor and accessories for staging markets.
Extensively researched current trends in market to ensure modern designs.
Developed design plans and concepts for client projects utilizing a variety of materials, colors, textures, lighting, furniture and accessories.
Used natural and artificial lighting strategies to highlight features and areas of rooms.
Ordered samples of fabrics, carpets and wallpaper for client approval prior to purchase.
Sourced overseas and local suppliers and vendors.
Worked with clients to discuss project scope and desires for spaces.
Analyzed customer feedback about completed projects in order to improve services provided in future jobs.
Measured rooms accurately to ensure proper placement of furniture pieces and accessories.
Planned, designed and furnished residential properties to create aesthetically unique living spaces.
Worked with real estate partners to create effective home staging plans and enhance property marketing strategies.
Leveraged expertise to develop marketing campaigns and created content for print and social media.
Researched trends in interior design elements such as color palettes, fabrics, furnishings and materials.
Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.

Supervisor General Help

Aliments Multibar

Anjou, Quebec

07.2003 - 07.2008

Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Monitored production quality and addressed issues promptly to ensure standards.
Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.

Education

PennFoster

Scranton , Pennsylvania

Skills

Space planning
Color theory
Furniture selection
Trend analysis
Project management
Client collaboration
Marketing strategy
Inventory management
Customer service
Team supervision
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Effective communication
Time management
Creative thinking
Sustainable design
Vendor management
Business development
Color matching master
Organization
Traffic flow patterns
Budgeting expertise
American lighting association lighting specialist
Lighting design
Universal design principles

Custom furniture design
Traffic flow
Color palette expertise
Textiles expert
Furniture arrangements
Interior decor
Vendor relations
FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
Room lighting
Color palettes
Market research
Window treatment design
Design trend awareness
Client communication
Color coordination
Interior design
Accessories
Home styling
Design process
Marketing support
Renovation project coordination
Style trends
Workspace planning
Image manipulation
Vendor sourcing

Languages

English

First Language

French

Proficient (C2)

C2

Affiliations

I love capturing beautiful moments with my camera to tell captivating stories, especially when it comes to interior decor. I particularly love colors and patterns. I enjoy talking about interior decor; after taking photos or videos, I edit and post them on my YouTube channel and social media. I've been an influencer and active on social media for years. I also love creating vlogs and sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses with my subscribers. I enjoy helping people find their own style and make their homes a place where they feel comfortable. Family is very important to me, and I love spending time with my loved ones. I'm married, and we have three wonderful daughters who all consider me their best friend. Interior design plays a significant role in my life, and I'm passionate about my work. I love it and enjoy interacting with people. I have a charismatic personality, I'm attentive to the feelings of others. I love playing sports, especially weightlifting.

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