Keia Grant
Hampton
Summary
Innovative Interior Designer driven to bring customized design concepts to life in order to guarantee complete customer satisfaction. Skillful designer with 5 years of Residential, Commercial and Home Staging experience. Capable of coordinating complex design projects, from conceptualization to FF&E and final delivery. My area of expertise is effective communication, project management and creative thinking. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Drafter/Designer
Southern States
Hampton
01.2023 - Current
- Create detailed drawings of components, assemblies, and systems for manufacturing purposes.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve design issues and develop solutions.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances according to engineering specifications.
- Work with computer programs such as AutoCAD to complete project drawings.
- Develop precise drawings from scratch based on written and verbal specifications supplied by customer, engineering or sales.
- Implement revisions as required by engineering, customer or suppliers.
Sales Associate
Home Goods
McDonough
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise displays throughout the store.
- Executed visual merchandising standards to attract customer attention effectively by showcasing products in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer shopping experiences.
Interior Designer
IKEA
Atlanta
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, price ladder, living situation, style expression, commercial calendar and local market needs, I designed residential room settings through a retail lens aligned with IKEA's style and sustainability goals.
- Designed floor plans, elevations and renderings utilizing AutoCAD and concept boards for review and presentation in preparation of installation
- Maintained work areas; which include Children's IKEA, IKEA work spaces, IKEA restaurant, IKEA kitchens and BOH (back of house) areas; including conference rooms, changing rooms, and lactation room by organizing and strengthening solutions for maximum sales, productivity and safety.
- Interfaced effectively with design team members and outside vendors including contractors, carpentry, painters and electricians by phone and in person to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm, unique and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, textiles, fabrics, flooring, wall paint and furniture : including IKEA product range and design principles.
- Managed and lead multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Reviewed blueprints and structural specifications to determine the best interior design solution.
- Provided detailed estimates of material costs and time frames for each project.
Sample Coordinator
Duralee Fabrics & Furniture Showroom
Atlanta
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided administrative support including researching customer fabric sample orders online and packaging their product for delivery.
- Hemmed fabric samples for showroom display.
- Managed inventory of fabric samples and maintained organization in the showroom to drive product sales.
- Assisted clients with fabric selection by providing expert knowledge of materials.
Interior Design Intern
Design 2 Sell Home Staging
Smyrna
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted in designing staging layouts for residential properties within the Greater Atlanta area.
- Collaborated with team members on color schemes and furniture selections.
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
- Performed site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a new project.
- Attended client meetings to discuss design preferences and budget constraints.
- Attended trade shows and other industry events to build professional network of vendors and experts.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
Education
Visual Arts -
Gordon State College
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Valdosta State University
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Planning
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SketchUp
- MS Office
- Photoshop
- Canva
- Floorplanner (Floor planner & 3D room planner software)
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, 05/01/13
- Secretary of (ASID) American Society of Interior Designers, 05/01/15
- Volunteered as a greeter at the Southeastern Designer Showhouse in Atlanta, 05/01/14
- Volunteered with Designs for Dignity (non-profit organization), 05/01/16
- Assisted Amber Guyton Interior Designer of Blessed Little Bungalow with a senior living makeover that was filmed and featured on YouTube, 05/01/23
Timeline
Drafter/Designer
Southern States
01.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Goods
01.2022 - 12.2022
Interior Designer
IKEA
01.2017 - 12.2021
Sample Coordinator
Duralee Fabrics & Furniture Showroom
01.2017 - 12.2017
Interior Design Intern
Design 2 Sell Home Staging
01.2016 - 12.2016
Visual Arts -
Gordon State College
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Valdosta State University