Laura Scott Gudipalley
***************@*****.***
Mableton, GA 30126
Residential & Commercial Interior Designer/ Advertising & Marketing Manager/PR/Office Manager Residential &Commercial Interior Designer/ Advertising & Marketing Manager/PR/Office Manager Certified residential and commercial interior designer who has completed several projects both working with companies as well as independently and with other designers. Is knowledgeable about the industry and is easy to work with. Experienced office manager with strong social skills, incorporates ideas to produce a marketing campaign. Works with minimal supervision and ensures a one-of-a-kind result by establishing a rapport with clients and designing with knowledge and trust.
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Communications/ Marketing Manager
• Sales forecasting and analysis/ Advertising
• Product Deployment
• Team Building and Leadership/Training and Education
• Demographic Research and Hiring/Firing
• Office Manager
• Residential Interior Designer/ Spatial Planning/Architectural Services
• Commercial Designer
Office Skills
Both CPR certified and ISSA, ACE, and AFFA certified and trained. Answers calls to make client appointments with the clients understanding of when and where they need to be. Great with computers and put a client’s information in a system correctly. Calls and sends out reminders for clients to remind them of when bills are due and documents when bills are processed. Works well with others in the office and is always friendly with the clients and staff. Is quick to learn new computer programs and new ways of the office.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Page Maker, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Autodesk, Sketch Up, PowerPoint, Revit, Photo Studio, Auto Desk, Photoshop Education
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama May 2007 Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, Major: Interior Design, Fider and NASAD accredited. Skills and Hobbies
Interior Design Degree 2007
CPR 2021
ISSA: Certified Fitness Trainer 2011
ISSA: Specialist in Performance Nutrition 2011
AFFA: Primary Group Exercise 2011
AFFA/ACE: Kickboxing, Cardio Kickboxing, Pilates, Bodyworks, Spin, Aqua 2011 Certified Model: John Casablanca’s Modeling and Career Center 2011 References
Upon Request
Laura Scott Gudipalley
***************@*****.***
6242 Providence Club Dr.
Mableton, GA 30126
Residential & Commercial Interior Designer/ Advertising & Marketing Manager/PR/Office Manager Work Experience
Custom Home Gyms, LLC. Atlanta, Georgia 06/2007- Present Advertising/Marketing/PR
Owner and Founder
• Home consultation, home remodeling, Interior Design and Staging, Custom Home Gyms fit to the Individual.
• Home Personal Training, Customized Meal Plans, Fitness Scheduling.
• Worked on seven separate Residential Interior Design Projects for a neighborhood clients.
• Owns and operates two online retail business www.amway.com/energystore, and www.customgymsonline.com
• In 2008, finished the Corporate building of the Bobby Dodd Center (2300 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta 30309) Picked out all materials and samples, including wall coverings and paint colors, fabric selections, furnishings, and drew up a selection of floor layout plans for the President’s choice, which was then contracted and implemented in their facility. Georgia Shutters 03/2013-07/2016
Atlanta, Georgia
Sold Shutters draperies, and window treatments to individuals
• Called individuals to schedule appointments
• Measured windows for window treatments
• Calculated quote based on a price calculation chart
• Sold clients the products for a percentage of the quote Linda Rickles Interiors, Laura Anderson with Custom Home Gyms, Kathy Anderson Interiors Interior Design Renovation
Bobby Dodd Institute, Atlanta, Georgia 05/2011-09/2012 Redesign of the Bobby Dodd Institute’s front entry way, main office, and dining area.
• Worked with Linda Rickles and Kathy Anderson, both Interior Designers to implement design.
• Provided design work for new clinic location
• Found samples to be implemented into design plan.
• Drew out design plan measured to building.
• Found furnishings and artwork to be placed in the design plan based on the budget of each space. Advanced Orthopedic Associates, Atlanta, Georgia 05/2010-03/2011 Advertising/Marketing Manager/PR
Advanced Orthopedic Associates is an Orthopedic Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia which helps injured clients heal by certain techniques used in the clinic and at home.
• Provided design work for new clinic location
• Designed marketing materials
• Launched marketing plan as well as created a new filing system for new and existing clients in the clinic.
• Worked with patients discussing orthopedic improvements.
• Salary $60.00 per hour plus benefits and insurance Laura Scott Gudipalley
***************@*****.***
6242 Providence Club Dr.
Mableton, GA 30126
Residential & Commercial Interior Designer/ Advertising & Marketing Manager/PR/Office Manager Work Experience Continued
Lacy Champion, ADAC, Atlanta, Georgia 06/2008-03/2010 Advertising/Marketing Manager/PR
Lacy Champion is a rug manufacturer/retailer. The main office is at ADAC in Atlanta, Georgia. Only certified Interior Designers may receive discounts at this store.
• Compiled and re-surfaced sample books and renderings, organized rugs and was the main receptionist for showroom floor.
• Main receptionist: scheduled meetings, greeted clients, organized and coordinated client meetings.
• Salary $65.00 per hour plus benefits
DBI, Atlanta Gift Mart, Atlanta, Georgia 12/2007-06/2008 Sales Marketing Manager
DBI is a retail shop at the Atlanta Gift Mart. This is a shop where retail store hosts come together to sell their products during trade shows.
• Assisted customers with selections of furniture and accessories, placed merchandise orders, created sales packets, tagged furniture and retail items, and compiled sales data.
• Salary $65.00 per hour plus benefits
Dan Carithers, Atlanta, Georgia 09/2006-04/2007
Interior Designer/Sales/PR
Dan Carithers is a Famous Interior Designer in Buckhead. He has his own Interior Design shop where he and his help design for clients.
• Selection of fabrics, furniture, hard surface finishes, lighting, paint and wallcoverings using sources at ADAC and Americas Mart.
• Worked residential design projects working directly with architects, electricians, faux finishers, installers, painters, drapery, and upholstery workrooms,
• Attend client meetings.
• Answered phones, relayed messages, cleaned library sample room, located samples
• Went on house calls and worked as a secretary.
Pottery Barn, Lennox Mall, Atlanta, Georgia 12/2004-06/2007 Design Studio Sales Manager/PR
Pottery Barn is a retail store at Lennox Mall in Atlanta, Georgia which has a wide variety of products from home to gift selections.
• Assisted in selection of furnishings of showroom floor and in magazines.
• Made accurate measurements for selections, helped customers with pricing and rebates. James D. Anderson, Atlanta, Georgia
Oral Surgeon Front Office Manager 06/2005-06/2007
• Worked summers in front office filing, billing, greeting, and scheduling clients.
• Made calls to schedule and remind clients of upcoming appointments and bills. Laura Scott Gudipalley
***************@*****.***
6242 Providence Club Dr.
Mableton, GA 30126
Residential & Commercial Interior Designer/ Advertising & Marketing Manager/PR/Office Manager Work Experience Continued
Macy's, Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, Georgia 05/2003-12/2004 Sales Manager/PR
Macy’s is a clothing store at Cumberland Mall in Atlanta, Georgia which has a wide selection of clothes from kids to lingerie.
• Worked entire Macy's floor helping customers with decisions on selections, pricing, and cleanup.
• Worked the registers, helped with restocking items, and displays.