CURTIS-JEROME Interior Designer                          562.212.4829

www.curtisjerome.com                                                                     c.jerome@verizon.net

 

A well-rounded individual with 10 years experience in Interior Design, a strong interactive ability, able to negotiate through difficult situations, resolving conflicts creatively and meeting the tightest of deadlines. Ready to be challenged, he is looking for a company that will use all that he brings to the table, through his diverse experience, in a position of responsibility and creativity.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

DESIGNER/ CO OWNER                                                                                 2006-2009

Living Concepts Studio, Los Angeles CA

            ¥     Residential and Commercial Design Firm

            ¥     Kitchen and Bath remodels

            ¥     Space Planning and preliminary renderings

            ¥     Produced elevations for custom cabinetry

            ¥     Developed swatch boards and located furnishings

            ¥     Developed custom furniture and draperies

            ¥     Created custom faux finishes and murals

            ¥     Worked directly with contractors

            ¥     In charge of invoicing

 

CAD ARTIST Ð FREELANCE                                                                           2008

The Belleza Group, Los Angeles CA

            ¥     Residential exterior elevations for client presentation

 

DESIGNER/ OWNER                                                                                       1999-2005

C. Jerome Designs, Long Beach CA

            ¥     Residential Design Firm

            ¥     Space Planning and preliminary renderings

            ¥     Developed swatch boards and located furnishings

            ¥     Developed custom furniture and draperies

            ¥     Re-upholstered furniture

            ¥     Created custom faux finishes and murals

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

¥     Twenty years experience in the Garment Industry as a Designer and Art Director

¥     Ran Art Department for four divisions, in charge of 5 artists under me

¥     Developed and created monthly presentations for million dollar department store accounts

¥     Responsible for production samples, specs, and approvals

 

SKILLS

 

Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator and basic Microsoft Word programs

Recently acquired AutoCAD training

Attended Brooks College in Long Beach and Cal State Long Beach

 

REFERENCES

Available upon request.