Interior Design

Susan M. Tippett

Towson, MD 410-***-**** *******************@*****.***

www.melindadarrindesign.com

PROFILE

Residential Interior Designer with a refined eye for lighting, furnishings, and layered interiors. Brings over 16 years of leadership and operational management experience, supported by residential studio, retail showroom, and commercial interior design experience. Highly organized, client-focused, and execution-driven from concept through installation. DESIGN EXPERTISE

Residential Interior Design & Decoration • Commercial Interior Design Space Planning & Furniture Layouts • Lighting & Plumbing Selections Finish & Material Specifications • Rendering & Visual Concepts Final Styling & Installation • Art Placement & Installation Vendor & Trade Coordination • Project Tracking & Client Communication Software: Icovia 2020 • Design Files

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Melinda Darrin Design — Towson, MD

Owner Principal Designer March 2020 – Present

• Lead full-service residential interior design projects from concept through installation

• Develop floor and furniture plans, and select furnishings, accessories, and finishes

• Create renderings and visual presentations to communicate design intent

• Manage client communication, budgets, and project execution Su Casa Furniture — Ellicott City, MD

Interior Designer December 2022 – Present

• Provide in-home and in-store interior design consultations

• Develop furniture layouts and styling concepts tailored to client needs

• Select furnishings, accessories, and lighting in alignment with project scope

• Style small merchandise and create furniture vignettes for the Fells Point location

• Store Buyer at Spring and Fall High Point Markets

• Build long-term client relationships and repeat business Sales Associate July 2013 – January 2016

• Supported daily showroom operations

• Served as store buyer at High Point Market

• Mentored staff and supported daily operations and accounting by location Wilson Lighting and Interiors — Towson, MD

Buyer September 2020 – October 2022

• Supported daily showroom operations and overall merchandising strategy

• Served as primary buyer for lighting fixtures, accessories, and select furniture

• Managed inventory control, purchasing, and warehouse receiving

• Designed and installed lighting and accessory displays

• Assisted residential clients with lighting selections and placement

• Attended Dallas and High Point Markets for product sourcing and buying Stephanie Gamble Interiors / The House Downtown — Towson, MD Design Assistant September 2019 – March 2020

• Supported Principal Designer with pricing, proposals, and presentation formatting

• Captured project deliverables for multiple construction projects

• Assisted with furnishing and accessory installation

• Partnered with contractors and vendors to provide schedules for tile, lighting, flooring, paint, and plumbing

• Participated in client meetings in studio, at vendor locations, and on construction sites to document changes to project scope and furnishing selections Interior Resource Group Inc. — Owings Mills, MD

Designer January 2016 – September 2018

• Designed office furniture solutions for government and private-sector clients

• Specified 50+ furniture vendors to meet GSA and private requirements

• Managed layouts, pricing, delivery, and installations

• Assisted with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers design/install project ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEKsystems Inc. — Hanover, MD

Senior Manager, Operations Support June 2006 – June 2013

• Managed multi-region accounts receivable teams across Northeast, Canadian, and National Accounts

• Led 30+ associates and managers

• Reviewed client service agreements and statements of work to mitigate financial risk

• Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and performance MBNA America — Hunt Valley, MD; Newark, DE; Wilmington, DE Officer, Customer Service & Credit February 1997 – March 2005

• Managed 15–25 direct reports across credit and customer service teams

• Trained staff on product benefits and selling strategies

• Ensured compliance with company business practices and operational standards

• Interviewed and onboarded internal and external candidates EDUCATION

Community College of Baltimore County — A.A.S., Interior Design, May 2020 Residential Design Internship — Jenkins Baer Associates, Baltimore, MD University of Delaware — B.A., English, May 1996

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