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Work and Design Experience
Scenic Stylist   Aug 2019-Present
Associate Scenic Stylist   May 2019-Aug 2019
QVC, West Chester, PA

  • Ensure all sets are properly styled to support product sells, branding, and QVC image, including requisition of props, confirming sets are airworthy and performing a final review before show airing.
  • Interpreting design direction from Scenic Design Partners, choosing appropriate props, furniture and styling needs for live show.
  • Develop the overall style of particular shows and creating environments appropriate to brand/product line.
  • Continually explore new ways of styling products and set that present product in the best possible light to maximize sales.
  • Collaborate with TV Production, Broadcast Operations and Vendors to support the live show and handle last-minute scheduling changes.

Visual Merchandiser June 2013-Present
Pottery Barn, Christiana, DE

  • Implement seasonal visual/merchandising schemes as mandated.
  • Update and maintain visual presentation throughout the store
  •  Teach seasonal design workshops for consumers emphasizing design principles.
  •  Collaborate with customers on color, furniture choice and placement of accessories to enhance their homes.

Floral Designer/Instructor Aug 2013-March 2019
Michael’s Arts and Crafts, Christiana, DE

  • Design and create custom floral arrangements.
  • Maximize production to meet sales goals and maintain inventory.
  • Assist customers with advice and information for their projects.
  • Provide basic customer service support for all customers.

Customer Service Nov 2011-June 2013
Apple Vacations, Newtown Square, PA

  • TEAM LEAD-Provide support to reservation staff and clients.
  • Identify and correct errors in bookings.
  • Liaison with other departments to resource queries and solve problems.
  • RESERVATION AGENT-Address queries regarding vacation products.
  • Book vacations for consumers, troubleshoot problems and direct to appropriate solutions.

Set Decorator 2004 – 2011
Freelance, Los Angeles, CA

  • Maintain office, managing expenses, invoicing and scheduling
  • Communicate with producers regarding department needs
  • Establish a budget and negotiate approval.
  • Track spending and man hours, monitor script and schedule changes and adjust as necessary.
  • Hire crew, shop, arrange pick-up and delivery of set dressing, dress sets.
  • Research character and time period.

GOTV Organizer Aug 2004-November 2004
MoveOn, Reno, NV

  • Organize neighborhood meetings.
  • Recruited locals to canvass neighborhoods regarding the election.
  • Work the phones to contact and follow up with likely voters.
  • Track results with local captains.

Production Coordinator 1996 – 2004
Freelance, Los Angeles, CA

  • Set up office, physically(desks, cubicles, equipment) and programmatically (scheduling, filing).\
  • Implement budgeting requirements, communicating with all departments regarding script, schedule, locations and equipment.
  • Facilitate with network staff to ensure delivery of complete shows and all accompanying documentation.

Education
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
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