Kelsey Harris
Richmond
Summary
Certified interior decorator with a strong background in elementary education, offering a unique blend of creativity and communication skills in the design field. Successfully contributed to residential design projects and color consultations for Palette Home and u-fab interiors, demonstrating expertise in managing projects from initial consultation to final installation. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, effectively handling modifications and feedback from clients, colleagues, and vendors while maintaining a keen understanding of diverse needs. Eager to further develop interior design skills through collaboration with an established design firm that values innovation and teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Consultant
U-fab Interiors
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
- Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
- Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
- Met with several customers per week to discuss design vision and individual needs.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Assisted clients with project measurements and selections including but not limited to window treatments, upholstery, pillows, furniture selections, and styling
Designer
Palette Home and Palette Studio
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Initial set-up of design studio
- Built sample library for design team
- Set-up contractor relationships for clients and Palette
- Organized and arranged studio space for design team
- Operated within client’s budgets
- Assisted with client intake meetings
- Responsible for Capsule Design Projects start to finish
- Floor plan measurements
- Created floor plan drawings and 3D renderings
- Created design schemes for client approval
- Created mood boards
- Set meetings with appropriate contractors for client needs (painters, window treatment installers, electricians, carpenters, upholsters, etc.)
- Carried out orders of appropriate product
- Organized and prepped with design team for install days
- Carried out installations with design team
- Assisted with Color Consultations
- Worked one to two days per week at Palette Home Store
- Provided color consultations
- Assisted with Art Show preparation and opening night
- Responsible for carrying out any client needs
- Ordering necessary product to keep store stocked
Elementary Education Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools, Escambia County Public Schools and Spotsylvania County Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Maybuery Elementary School Fifth and Third Grades
- Science Curriculum Liaison for school
- Fifth Grade gifted math teacher
- Math prep lead
- Scenic Heights Elementary School Fourth Grade
- Lead students in community service projects
- Social Studies and Math prep lead
- Holladay Elementary School First Grade
- Harrison Road Elementary School Fourth Grade
- Student Teaching Year: Chancellor Elementary School First and Third Grades
Education
Certificate of Interior Decorating -
University of Richmond
01.2023
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Mary Washington
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Historic Preservation
University of Mary Washington
01.2014
Skills
- People-oriented
- Great attention to detail
- Strong communication
- Organization skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Excel, Word
- Exposure to AutoCAD
- Setting up Trade Accounts and working with trade companies
- Design collaboration
- Design research
- Ordering CFAs and project specific product
- Receiving and Cataloging of inventory
- Experience with design software
- Client communication
Timeline
Design Consultant
U-fab Interiors
08.2024 - 04.2025
Designer
Palette Home and Palette Studio
01.2023 - 01.2024
Elementary Education Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools, Escambia County Public Schools and Spotsylvania County Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Historic Preservation
University of Mary Washington
Certificate of Interior Decorating -
University of Richmond
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