Interior Design & Visual Merchandising Specialist

Kay Sylvia Para

Chicago + North Shore + New York + California

Cell: 773-***-****

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

Interior designer whose multi-faceted specialty ranges from design of accessories and furniture to lighting design. Motivated Visual Merchandising Designer involved in all stages of design from product inception and development to production. Interior designer who continually searches for new inspiration and stays savvy on current design trends. Proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp. Individual who actively maintains knowledge of local and international vendors in the lighting, occasional and furniture design arenas. Results-oriented designer who delivers cutting edge and creative designs within strict time frames. Innovative individual specializing in high-end home decor projects. Organized designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. Successfully coordinates with vendors and manages construction teams with ease. Interior Designer driven to bring customized design concepts to life in order to guarantee complete customer satisfaction. Illinois Institute of Art Graduated 12/2012

Schaumburg - IL

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Top 1% of class

Kitchen and Bath Design coursework

Color Theory and Perspective course

Fine Arts coursework

Student art project displayed throughout school

Tutor of AutoCAD and SketchUp software

Accomplishments

Trained and mentored several designers newly introduced to the design industry.

Designed large-scale luxury residential environments at budgets ranging from $100,000 to $850,000.

Numerous press publications in Luxe Magazine, NS Magazine, CS Magazine, Golfer's Digest.

Was featured as one of the main design firms working with the Arlington Design Center.

Was commissioned with designing a one-of-a-kind chair for the Palacek Chair Design competition.

Was commissioned with designing a one-of-a-kind custom-made bedroom for the Chicago Luxury Beds competition.

Professional Summary

Education

Kay Sylvia Para

Luxury Senior Architectural Interior Designer + Project Manager 10/2018- Current KStudio– Chicago and North Shore

Self-employed.

Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding products and materials.

Project management of entire project from start to end of process.

Business development.

Luxury Director of Design 12/2016- 10/2018

Chicagoland + North Shore

Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.

Project management of entire project from start to end of process.

Originated and developed creative design concepts.

Created construction documents and schedules for furniture design, architectural finishes, details and custom millwork.

Management of all Interior Designers.

Luxury Senior Interior Designer 1/2013- 12/2016

Chicago and North Shore

Successfully resolved complex technical design issues.

Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.

Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding products and materials.

Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.

Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.

Originated and developed creative design concepts.

Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.

Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts. Luxury Junior Interior Designer + Showroom Merchandiser 06/2012-01/2014 CAI Designs – Arlington Heights

Monitored orders using the retail point of sale (POS) system.

Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.

Specified proper products and materials for each project.

Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.

Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding products and materials.

Merchandised showroom.

Experience

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