Interior Design Designer

Alix Grossberg Philadelphia, Pa

917-***-****

*************@*****.***

A classically trained pastry chef who turned their love of food into a love of interior design. A well-designed plate is similar in ways to a well-designed home. A pleasing color palate on a plate that ignites the senses should be one and the same as in your home.

Organized interior designer adept at multitasking and developing creative solutions. History of successful organized projects aligned with client specs and budget requirements including coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams. Willing to take on added responsibilities and manage multiple projects to meet team goals.

EXPERIENCE

Self Employed

2003 - Current

· Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.

· Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.

· Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.

· Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.

Kitchen Designer

Saint James Kitchens

1999 - 2003

· Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.

· Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.

· Selected flooring, counters, cabinets and appliances based on client needs and budgets.

· Created comprehensive product lists based on finalized designs and budgets.

· Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers. Food Editor

Gourmet Magazine

1996 - 1999

· Developed relationships and interviewed sources for research and background for editorial features in the magazine.

· Prepared, wrote, edited and tested recipes to improve readability and impact.

· Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

· Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content. Freelance - Food Stylist and Recipe Development

various food magazines

1993 - 1996

· Deployed a variety of techniques to present aesthetically pleasing food for photographic purposes.

· Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.

· Developed and wrote recipes for the ease of use for the consumer. SKILLS

· Design Rendering

· Space Planning

· Contractor Oversight

· Engineer and Architect

Collaboration

· Construction Work

Inspection

· Presentation Design

· Design Planning

· Accessories Selection

· Skilled Tradesmen

Oversight

· Color Scheme Coordination

· Interior Planning

· Project Implementation

EDUCATION

· New York School Of Interior

Design - Associate of Applied

Science - Interior Design

· Drexel University- Business

· The French Culinary

Institute -Associate of Arts -

Culinary Arts

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