I am a creative, imaginative, and artistic Interior Designer with an extensive business and technology background. This unique blend allows me to combine aesthetic vision and still be disciplined and organized while engaging clients. As a result, I work collaboratively with clients, suppliers, and other design professionals to develop design solutions that are safe, functional, attractive, and mee
t the needs of people using the space. After 30 years in the Information Technology field as a computer programmer for a leading telecommunications company, I went back to school to learn new skills and embark on a new career as an Interior Decorator. As a computer programmer, I recognized the appreciation that users had for creative solution-orientated applications, a trait that I now bring into my work when designing space for clients. My goal when serving clients is to share knowledge that helps them to make informed decisions about the materials and products that will be used to create and furnish their space, and how texture, color, lighting and other factors combine and interact to create that ideal space. My background has helped me to develop effective time and project management skills having frequently worked on more than one project at a time under demanding deadlines. In all my years in telecom, I never missed a deadline and brought every project in on time and within budget. I understand business planning, and know how to sell to clients because I also understand people and take the time to listen to them. Once I have a clear understanding of their needs, I am able to create informative and persuasive proposals and presentations, and then maintain solid client relations.