Basilia Interiors • Southern California • 2008-2023

Interior Designer - Space Planning, Property and Project Manager

 

• Created and generated design concepts and process. Provided leadership through all design phases: programming, floor plans, space planning, furnishings, dimensions, elevations, finish plans, color plans, cost analysis, renderings, high-quality drawings, material boards, schedules and reflected ceiling plans from initial development to completion, ensuring successful deliverables.

 

• Utilized technical skills with 2D/3D software: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop, 2020Design, Illustrator, Canva, Mattoboard and AI technology to create full sets of strong presentation materials and construction documents.

 

• Met with clients, consultants, and other individuals to discuss and discern the client's goals and requirements. Produced conceptual design presentations that aligned with the client’s needs, keeping in mind functionality, aesthetic and budget. Created functional design solutions within a variety of projects in size and scope. Incorporated functional space planning, ergonomics, and ADA accessibility into design solutions.

 

• Researched, analyzed, sourced and selected interior finish, materials selections, specifications, furnishings, fixtures and equipment.

 

• Developed FF&E schedules, project budgets and deadlines. Purchased, tracked and monitored progress, expenditures, inventory and vendor invoices to ensure projects were executed on time and within budget.

 

• Worked collaboratively with engineers, contractors, construction teams, division leadership, and suppliers. Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills. Worked independently and collaboratively while maintaining communication with all team members.

 

• Managed projects at different stages while keeping projects organized and progressing. Conducted field verification and job site visits. Prioritized work effectively to deliver projects of excellence.

 

• Performed hands-on installation and staging of interior components. Coordinated final placement of FF&E installation and post construction photo shoots.

 

• Stayed up-to-date with current design trends, updated building codes and advancements in the industry to continuously elevate creative output.

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Various Brokers

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson • 2004-2024 • Southern California

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• Consulted with clients, represented and showed homes, researched property specs and completed market assessments, submitted offers and carried transaction through to closing.

• Facilitated sale and lease transactions wrote up and executed contracts.

• Mananged properties, accounts, tenants and maintenance.

• Complied, executed & submitted real estate, loan, escrow and title documents according to California Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) standards.

• Interim new home sales agent in various new home builder’s sales offices.

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Frederick’s of Hollywood • 2000-2004 • Hollywood, CA

Visual Space Planner

 

• Authored and developed company-wide merchandising guidelines manual, merchandising directives, floor plans and elevations for implementation by 1100 employees in 167 stores nationally.

• Facilitated company re-branding, focusing on new company initiatives generating investment capital from brand revitalization investors. Curator of the lingerie museum.

• Trained and mentored field management in merchandising skills and technique. Collaborated with marketing, website, purchasing, store operations, construction and field management teams. Included inter-state travel.

• Co-designed marketing materials, fixtures, displays, signage and merchandising of the new store design build-out.

 

GUESS USA Inc. • 1998-2000 • Los Angeles, CA

Visual Manager

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• Managed and planned team execution of store visual directives, merchandising, comprehensive promotional floor moves.

• Installed window displays, signage, sales and managed product.

• Managed inventory, employees, hiring and performance reviews.

 

ESCADA SPORT USA, Rodeo Drive • 1995-1996 • Beverly Hills, CA

Visual Merchandiser

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• Merchandised product per company directive and installed window displays, in both sport and couture stores on Via Rodeo, Rodeo Drive.

• Window display installation in Escada boutique store.

• Coordinated Fashion Show for Cedars-Sinai charity luncheon located at Green Acres Estates, Beverly Hills

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Remote, in-person or hybrid available

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