Taylor Nicks

Experience

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  Dorian's Interior Design

  May 2009 - May 2010

  Interior Design Internship (Residential)

  Dorian's Interior Design specializes in residential design and show homes. During this internship my responsiblities included:Assisting the design team at Dorian's Grapevine with their show home in Southlake's 2009 Kaleidoscope of Homes; Observation of construction and design of the home, as well as FF&E specification, and furniture selection processes. Participation in the staging of the home until it was presented to the public. Accompanying the interior designers to clients' homes.Conducting field measurementsDrafting floor plans to scaleSpace planningSpecifications and Room designRetail and MerchandisingShow Room designFurniture and Procurement ExpeditingCustomer Service Show less

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  Stacy Furniture & Design

  May 2009 - May 2011

  Administrative / Design Assistant

  Responsibilities included:Customer Service (concierge, customer check-out, appointment booking, delivery scheduling, etc.)Daily CTR BalancingMicromanagementExpediting Input of special orders, sales orders, purchase orders, & custom work orders Office organizationResource Library organization Stockroom organizationSKU creationInventoryWriting ordersIn-store product placement/display Visual Merchandizing Customer Services/GiftsShowroom DesignAssistant to Design projects;Conducting field measurementsDrafting floor plans Space PlanningRenderingClient Consultation FF&E SpecificationsInstallation & Staging Show less

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  Stacy Furniture & Design

  May 2013 - Sept 2014

  • Interior Designer/ Sales Associate

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  • Interior Design Assistant

    May 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Pettigrew Luxury Furnishings

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Showroom and Sales Assistant

  Provide customers with product informationMaintain knowledge of all vendor products, pricing, options, finishes, details, etc.Maintain updated customer information databaseMaintain client outreach with new and existing clientsMonitor and ensure that the Showroom and all vignettes look exceptional at all timesEvent preparation and coordinationMaintain and update any/all social media including Pettigrew website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Blog, etc.Reform and maintain resource libraryCreate and maintain Pettigrew product portfolioCreate and maintain Pettigrew Sample Sale PagePhotograph Products, Editing and Publish these products on the Pettigrew website Create Estimates, Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, and/or Invoices Maintain Administrative Organization and Efficiency in supplement of Sales Staff at all timesCross-train in other areasAdditional duties, that support the sales staff, as assigned. Show less

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  FORTY-FOUR

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2021

  Interior Designer

  FORTY-FOUR is a multi-faceted design and build firm. Our focus is General Construction and Interior Finish-Outs. We are different than most firms, in that we can deliver a full turn key service. This approach of being a one-stop shop gives our clients quick and accurate pricing, faster timelines, and better communication through every step of the project. Below explains in more detail how each branch of the Forty-Four Company operates. Treat this like a menu, you can use us for one aspect or all on your next project. Show less

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  Modern Electric Sound Recorders

  Aug 2017 - now

  Production Manager / Artist Relations

  Artist Relations & Production Management. Answering all studio inquiries regarding pricing & availability. Maintenance of all components within the recording studio in regards to aesthetics, function, and organization. Management of social media and content creation.

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  K. Price Collection

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Senior Interior Designer

  Residential Interior Design. Assistance with project management, communication with client, as well as correspondence with subcontracors & vendors. Managing expectations and facilitation of all project components simutaneously, from start to finish. Creating floor plans, 3D renderings, and presentation tools for client proposals.

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  VINYĀ DALLAS

  Apr 2023 - Feb 2025

  Showroom Assistant

  Greeting customers, helping them to locate desired items, and answering any questions via email, phone, and in-person. Straightening & maintenance of showroom floor, and styling/merchandising furniture vignettes throughout. Photographing furniture, lighting, & accessories as well us uploading to website. Creation of content for social media purposes, highlighting merchandise and promotional initiatives.