EXPERIENCE
INTERIOR DESIGNER - OWNER / LYNAE’S DESIGNS
Engaged in all aspects of owning a small business. Create comprehensive design proposals, quote and purchase merchandise and successfully coordinate a team of contractors to execute final design. Responsible for marketing and promoting my business. Grew a very profitable business in a short time. 2019-2024
IN HOME INTERIOR DESIGNER / CALICO CORNERS
Residential Interior design, working with large projects, interviewing clients regarding style, treatments, furniture, fabrics including floor planning.
2017-2019
IN HOME INTERIOR DESIGNER / ETHAN ALLEN INC
Conducted home calls to create and sell customized home solutions. Used 3D room planner and Live Chat to efficiently and successfully drive business
2013-2015
IN HOME CUSTOM DECORATOR / JC PENNEY
Residential interior design regarding custom window treatments. Interviewed clients to understand style, time frame and budget. This included house calls, space planning and customer service leading to the sale. 1996-2013
CHILDRENS WEAR DESIGNER / FREELANCE
Worked with well-known children manufacturers partnering with large retailers including Macys, Walmart, Bloomingdales to understand trends and develop clothing, bedding for children’s market. Worked with staff to develop product including collaborating print development, fabric strike-offs, artwork, spec details and responsible for final product approvals. Traveled internationally for business. EDUCATION
BS TEXTILE DESIGN / SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
BAKING AND PASTRY CHEF / AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER CULINARY SCHOOL SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Icovia Space Planner
PowerPoint / Excel
Graphic Design
Microsoft Office Suite
LYNAE HENDERSON
Parkville, MD 443-***-****
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Highly, self-motivated, experienced professional with 10+ years working as an interior designer combined with many years developing children’s fashion. Personable and professional, with a focus on design and sales.