SUMMARY
30 plus years experience in consulting with prospects and developing new business for commercial and residential interior design projects
Solid credentials in all aspects in space planning, product representation, contract negotiation and administration; successful marketer and packager
Demonstrated strengths in communication and interpersonal relations with an emphasis on building rapport, trust, and loyalty with a broad range of clients and contacts
Keen ability to relate to all areas of sales and promotion for upscale retailers, building new business through product knowledge, personalized consulting and world class customer care
Background of designing interiors and developing finish specifications for speculative properties in single home communities
Inventive, articulate public speaker and entertaining, skillful writer with contributions to My Table magazine and other publications
Professional Member (#042080)
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Registered Interior Designer, State of TX (#6717)
Associates Degree in Interior Design
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WORK EXPERIENCE
1988 ~ Present
Mik Kushner Interior Design, Houston, TX
SOLE PROPRIETOR
Develop referred leads from satisfied clients, one-on-one consultation with prospect to determine needs, sourcing furnishings, upholstery services, fabrics, window treatments, wall and floor coverings, art and accessories to fulfill style preferences, and responsible for all space planning and interior layouts for primary and summer homes. Responsible for creating proposals and negotiating contracts while maintaining a consistent record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
1985 ~ Present
Mik’s Media, Inc., Houston, TX
PRESIDENT
Manage all creative development within company, consulting with business clients, designing and overseeing production of advertising and marketing materials for restaurants and hotels. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with print media reporters/business principals, providing positive PR placements for clients in newspaper columns and magazine articles.
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