Roger L. Byerly
*** ******** ***., ***. * • Thomasville, NC 27360
*********@*****.***
Personal Profile
A highly motivated professional with diversified experience in interior design. Detail oriented, concise, and well organized with ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Effectively able to assess situational needs and develop and implement creative solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships at every level.
EXPERIENCE
Showroom Manager at The Decorator’s Edge (2016-present)
●Responsible for inventory management and control
●Collaborate with wide range of customers including: designers, builders, and homeowners to promote a wide range of products such as furniture, window dressings from blinds, shutters to draperies, lighting and high-end fixtures
●Coordinate with other personnel to ensure positive customer service from the order to the delivery and beyond
●Maintaining website and keeping sample books up to date including Facebook and E-Blasts
●Maximizing merchandising efforts by designing enhanced displays, sales floor, and store arrangement to ensure they are attractive and welcoming
●Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets, Quickbooks, Phone Sales, Apple Pay, and Card Sales)
Freelance Designer (2001-2016)
●Undertook design projects from concept to completion
●Coordinated with various studios and furniture manufacturers designing prestigious showrooms
●Designed for furniture catalogs and national advertising
●Designed creative innovative residential projects
Interior Designer at Kreber Graphics (2000-2001)
●Drew floor plans, designed sets for both national and international furniture manufacturer which included paint selections, flooring and accent rugs, furniture and accessory placement, art hanging, and floral arrangements
●Directed location photography set
●Worked professionally with clients from various departments of the furniture industry to achieve optimum visual effect
Photography Design Associate at Tatum Toomey Whicker Photo (1994-2000)
●Designed sets and worked with other designers to prop and set up photography sessions
●Styled upholstery, bedding, and other fabrications
●Arranged flowers and accessories
●Painted sets including faux finishes
●Assisted with lighting setup
Studio Manager at Wendell Wagner Photography (1995-1996)
●Booked clients, scheduled and coordinated photography sessions with designers
●Styled, painted, and accessorized sets
●Responsible for maintenance of studio and photography equipment
●Assisted photographer