PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CLINTON DESIGN INC.
MAY ‘19 - Present TORONTO, ON -Intermediate Designer -Furniture Specialist
ELTE / ELTEMKT
APRIL ’18 - MAY ‘19 TORONTO, ON Showroom Stylist Lead Visual Furniture Merchandizer
RH
September 2012 - April 2018 TORONTO, ON
Gallery Curator
Design Consultant
Design Curator
NICHE DECOR
JAN ‘11 - SEP ’12 MARKHAM & AURORA , ON Junior Designer
EDUCATION
OCAD UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Environmental Design
GLUCKSTEIN DESIGN September 2011 – May 2012
Design Intern
N2 ARQUITECTURA May 2010 - August 2010
Junior Designer, Internship
-Established in 1999 , Clinton design is recognized as one of Toronto’s leading condominium refurbishment Interior Design firms. -Specializing in residential condominium refurbishments, focusing on the renovation of the common elements of a variety of residential buildings throughout Toronto, and the GTA; these include residential corridors, lobbies, amenities such as: party rooms, change rooms, pools, rooftop terraces and many more. -Work very closely with Boards of Directors to establish the projects main focus, including the understanding of reserve funds and working within budget while delivering excellent design and transforming 15- 40 years old buildings. -Work alongside the senior design team to prepare and execute tender drawings highlighting each stage and process of the renovation, as well as selecting all materials for each area including, flooring, wallcovering, paint, lighting, directional signage, millwork, fittings, features, etc. -Responsible for finishing all of the firms projects by sourcing and selecting all furniture, textiles, and accessories while maintaining accessibility and mobility standards, and elevating the final look for each space. -Complete management and on site execution of each project, including working alongside architects, contractors and clients to oversee the projects progress and critical decisions that come up during the construction process. -Fortunate to work with a variety of clients, from every-day to high end to luxury condos which challenge me to think outside the box and create beautiful spaces with the parameters outlined by the board of directors.
-ELTE & ELTE MKT are one of Toronto’s leading luxury home furnishings and Interior Design company. -Having been established in the early 90ʼs it caters to a wide range of households, providing innovative design, European sourced products and a unique style of affordable original goods. -Staying at the top of the current home trends was my main focus to allow me to create innovative and inviting spaces that inspire clients by offering a wide range of interior aesthetics adaptable to their homes. -Elte, being a family run business meant creating, building and maintaining relationships with the buyers, company owners and their team of trades, management and the company’s Interior merchandizing team. -Elte challenged and stretched my creativity to a new level, leaving all creative decisions and executions up to me. This meant creating spaces from the ground up, composed of original, enticing and innovative spaces. -Being the lead showroom stylist, put me directly in development and training with the showroom team, sales associates, support staff and management; teaching them new standards training, new product knowledge, and maintenance of the whole showroom.
- As a highly evolving company, during the almost 6 years I was part of the RH team I had the opportunity to wear a variety of hats that strengthened my design skills, creative skills and leadership skills, that I still use to this day. -In 2017, I took part in the building, layout and styling of the new Gallery Expansion project, which included working alongside Restoration Hardware’s Architects and designers in bringing to life the new 70,000 Sq. ft. showroom. -One of the mayor contributions I supported the design team at RH with, was the building, set up , and execution of the Courtyard Café; a 132 seat restaurant , where I oversaw the installation of: lighting, millwork, seating, dining, flooring and ambiance. -During my role as the gallery curator, I was responsible for the styling, presentation and up-keep of standards throughout all Toronto showrooms. Including the responsibility and execution's of several collection releases ,and floorset updates throughout my time with RH. -As a design business, I have orchestrated several design projects, including working closely with VIP clients, providing the luxury RH brand and aesthetic directly in their home while offering a variety of high end design services.
-Boutique Design Studio established in 1992, focusing on contemporary and transitional interior design styles. -As part of a small boutique Interior Design team, my role as a Junior Interior Designer expanded much further than that, including the realization of full scope residential renovations from start to finish. -Daily partnership with principal designers to carry on their vision while creating pleasant living spaces for our clients, while maintaining the firms signature style. -Worked closely with each client to understand their needs, budget, timeline and requirements, in order to supply them with excellent, original design, and a smooth renovation process while living in their spaces. -Within each project, plan design, furniture layout, product selection and project management were standard for the completion of each project. -Worked closely with contractors, suppliers, painters and trades to execute each project at hand, from start to finish
-Leader of the Graduating Class exhibition show. -Environmental Design Open Studio Designer. -Student Union- Director of Campaigns & Advocacy. - IIDEX Student Charette. -Spaces for Students Campaign.
-Self directed Interior Designer internship -Assisted all teams in firm with critical design decisions , including sourcing of soft good materials such as fabric, textiles, and furniture. -Partnered with Brian Gluckstein principal designer, in sourcing inspiration for potential new clients.
-Hands on project experiences and meeting consultations in and out of the office space. - My projects included the Calypso Hotel, where I was in charge of the Interior design of the model Suites, the furniture, and several recreational facilities.