Interior Designer

Posted on: 2008-08-09

DEBRA CALLE 482 E. Irwin Ave. Littleton, CO 80122 Phone: 303-953-1574 Cell: 303-495-4975 E-mail: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CAPITOLA INTERIORS, INC. Scotts Valley, California 2003 TO 2008 Principal Designer and Business Owner * Developed, designed and managed residential, commercial and large retail remodeling as well as new construction * Prepared drawings, space plans and construction documents for contractors * Researched and specified all finishes, fixtures and equipment * Processed all sales, purchasing, follow up and delivery of goods sold * Designed and produced drawings for custom built-ins and cabinetry * Two thirds of residential projects included homes valued over 1.5 million * Designed and specified all soft treatments, window treatments, bedding and custom furnishings * Created marketing and advertising programs to grow business from 2 to 3 client projects to consistently managing 12-15 projects at any given time INTERIOR DESIGN SOURCE Los Gatos, CA 4/2002 – 2/2003 Senior Interior Designer * Conducted client interviews and developed design programs * Designed space plans using Auto Cad software * Conducted client meetings * Worked closely with contractors on a phases of design and remodeling * Managed office personal and design assistants GRIDLEY COMPANY Campbell, CA 10/2001- 4/2002 Kitchen and Bath Designer * Client interviews and design development for kitchen remodels * Designed projects using Chief Architect software * Selected and specified finishes and materials * Space plan and layout using specific cabinetry vendors DEBRA CALLE DESIGN Huntington Beach, CA 2/2000 – 10/2001 Contract Designer * Contracted to other designers for drafting high end residential projects * Design assistant and office management for interior design companies while completing design school MCKAY DESIGN GROUP Newport Beach, CA 10/1998- 2/2000 Assistant Designer * Hand Drafting and space planning high-end residential spec projects in Newport Coast for developer * Selected fabrics and furniture for client projects for Senior designers and Principal designer * Assisted in client meetings and presentations EDUCATION INTERIOR DESIGNER’S INSTITUTE Newport Beach, CA AA Degree in Interior Design PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS NCIDQ Certified