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Marcus Sams, NCIDQ

Marcus Sams, NCIDQ

Visual Stylist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Partner and Principal Designer

  • Education

    • Kingston University

      2011 - 2011
      British Media and Culture

    • University of Central Oklahoma

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Interior Design

      Activities and Societies: Student Interior Design Association, Presidents Honor Roll

    • Oklahoma City University

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Mass Communications - Advertising

      Activities and Societies: President of Student Activities, Blue Key Honor Society, Presidents Honor Roll, Kappa Sigma

  • Experience

    • J.Crew

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
      Visual Stylist

      - Responsible for meeting sales goals and maintaining customer service expectations.- Assist in inventory and stock rollout.- Execute visual displays including windows.

    • Oklahoma City University

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      President of Student Activities

      - Allocated and managed $120,000+ budget.- Managed fast event deadlines and quickly changing event objectives.- Conceived and executed outdoor carnival for student body.- Developed relationship with vendors such as the Paseo ArtsDistrict for an annual welcome week event for OCU students.- Produced and managed over 20 events for the 2011-2012academic year.- Recruited volunteers for all Student Activities Council events.- Increased event attendance rates, over that of previous years,including a 400% increase at the first event. Show less

    • Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Private Events Coordinator

      - Served as onsite coordinator and sales representative for Chesapeake Boathouse, Devon Boathouse, and Finish Line Tower.- Consistently managed multiple events occurring consecutively.- Completed venue configurations for weddings, conferences,board meetings, receptions and more.- Fostered and developed professional relationships with outside vendors.- Maintained inventory and operated audio visual equipment.

    • Sonic Drive-In

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Marketing Associate

      - Assist in implementation of integrated communication plans to reach marketing and sales objectives.- Develop on-lot zone strategies to assist in on lot marketing executions.- Maintain and update regional market databases.- Conduct research development for special promotional deals.- Create internal communication status and goal messages formarketing department.

    • Sara Kate Studios

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
      Interior Designer

      - Generated working drawings and efficient space planning for residential and small commercial projects- Served as project manager for multiple design projects- Aided in the selection of furniture and finishes- Oversaw on-site project installations- Maintained stock inventory for retail component - Assisted social media content development

    • FSB Architects + Engineers

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Interior Designer

      - Developed working drawings for large scale commercial projects in civic, federal, aviation and Native American market sectors- Collaborated on the creation of contract furniture plans and schedules- Assisted Sr. Designers in development and execution of client presentations- Produced specification books and finish boards for commercial projects

    • Neely Design

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      Interior Designer

    • American Society of Interior Designers - ASID

      Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
      President

    • Studio Merge

      Feb 2019 - now
      Partner and Principal Designer

    • Oklahoma Christian University

      Aug 2021 - now
      Adjunct Professor

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marcus Sams, NCIDQ
      2023 Best Interior Designer - 405 Magazine 405 Magazine May 2023
    • Awarded to Marcus Sams, NCIDQ
      Oklahoma Excellence in Design Award - First Place American Society of Interior Design Sep 2018
    • Awarded to Marcus Sams, NCIDQ
      iOn Oklahoma Next Generation Under 30 iOn Oklahoma Magazine Oct 2017