SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS• Ability to source, present and secure products and materials for set decoration• Award winning residential Interior Designer (2009 Coty Award - Best whole house remodel under $500,000)• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications• CAD proficiency - - Architectural Home Designer Pro, 20/20 Design• Exceptional written, verbal, visual communication skills• Product Stylist for point of purchase displays, print collateral, catalogs and publicity photo shoots• Book, style, and commentate creative fashion/home fashion segments for TV talk shows, news segments• Conceptualize, write and produce promotional events, videos, live industrial shows and related marketing programs(2004 Bell Ringer Award – Best Event Publicity Program)• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of design professionals in the creative fields (increased annual sales by 8% to 12.5 million for Ethan Allen flagship design center)• Independently sourced, designed and sold residential remodeling projects resulting in annual revenues of 1.5 million• Created in-house public relations function for T.J. Maxx national retail chain, resulting in increasedproductivity and reduced fixed costs