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R E S U M E
OBJECTIVES:
To obtain a CREATIVE position
that uses my extensive interior design and fine art experience to make
a positive contribution.
SKILLS:
I have practiced interior
design since 1984 and have studied fine arts since grade school.
Licensed interior designer,
State of Florida - ID # 0003882
SPECIAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
AND STUDIES:
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14 day Art and architectural
tour of Paris, France and Tunisia, North Africa
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On going studies at the Museum
of Art and Science, Melbourne, Fl.; The Atlantic Center for the Arts, New
Smyrna Beach, Fl.; the Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando, Fl.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
I have worked in all phases
of residential and commercial design:
Homes, condos, yachts, offices,
hospitality and model homes
SERVICES PROVIDED:
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Liaison to builder / developer
for client
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Blueprint review and change
recommendations
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Space planning
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Selections and specifications
for all interior and exterior finishes and materials
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Budget planning
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Selections and specifications
for furnishings, fine art and accessories
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Model home design and marketing
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Presentations
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Photo shoots staging
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Event planning
EXPERIENCE:
I have completed high end
residential and commercial projects throughout the states, including: Florida,
Georgia, Colorado, Wisconsin, New York, and New Jersey
Recent
commercial projects:
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Ron Jon’s Cape Caribe restaurant-Cape
Canaveral, Fl.
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The Resort on Cocoa Beach, timeshare-Cocoa
Beach, Fl.
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Wakula Suites resort and Carrie
Lee’s Cafe - Cocoa Beach, Fl.
BUYING EXPERIENCE:
High Point, Atlanta, Dallas
and New York furniture and accessory markets
EMPLOYMENT:
1994-2008 Clay Stephens
and Associates Interiors, Inc. – Cocoa Beach, Fl.
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Interior designer; furniture
and accessory buyer; showroom design and staging; executed custom art (paintings)
for projects; photo shoots staging
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Management of 6 employees
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Created and wrote seasonal newsletter
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Planned and executed special
in house events and promotions
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Planned advertising and marketing
strategies
1990-1994 Ruby Renaud Interiors-
Satellite Beach, Fl.
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Interior designer; furniture
and accessory buyer; showroom design and staging; executed custom art (paintings)
for projects; photo shoots staging; planned advertising and marketing strategies
1988-1990
Chandler’s Contemporary Interiors- Rockledge, Fl.
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Sales; interior designer; showroom
design and staging; executed custom art (paintings) for projects
1984-1988 Indian River Furniture-Rockledge,
Fl.
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Sales; interior designer; showroom
design and staging; executed custom art (paintings) for projects
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
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ASID, allied member
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IDS, professional member
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Orlando Museum of Art
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Maitland Art Center
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Brevard Museum of Art and Science
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Member of the creative board,
Paradise Brevard magazine, Satellite Beach, Fl.
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Past member Space Coast Arts
Festival committee and juror, Cocoa Beach, Fl.
PUBLISHED IN:
- Orlando
Leisure
- Lake Mary Sun
- Spaces,
Fl. Today magazine
- Open house
- Space
Coast Living
- New Art International
- Paradise
Brevard
- Sarasota Arts Review
- Brevard
Business News
- Central Florida Doctor
- Florida
Architect
“Live Life with Joy, Wonder
and Style!” Clay Stephens
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