Caroline Vonlintel

Innovative Interior Designer with expertise in providing creative and personalized interior spaces according to specifications, budget and functionality. Proven leader in preparing sleek proposals, delivering presentations and fostering interpersonal relationships with clients to build a strong and reputable practice. Proven leader in driving creative projects by working closely with teammates in a results-driven industry.

Expert large scale interior design projects with flexibility in designing for diverse clients.

Senior Interior Designer at Dv8 Design (2002-02 – Present)

• Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
• Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
• Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
• Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
• Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
• Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
• Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
• Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
• Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
• Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
• Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
• Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
• Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
• Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
• Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.
• Photographed completed interior design and staging projects to promote services and grow business.
• Used natural and artificial lighting strategies to highlight features and areas of rooms.
• Expertly sourced fabrics and carpets to meet customers' expectations and budgets.
• Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
• Coordinated movers and assistant stylists to complete project installations and styling.

Master of Arts in Interior Design – Florence Design Academy - Florence Italy (1982-08)