Diane Leone

Experience

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  Marketing Edge Inc

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2010

  Chief Executive Officer | Founder

  Full-service integrated marketing agency with a focus on multi-family housing and home builders.

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  Bella Life Creative

  Sept 2004 - now

  • Luxury design private residences: new homes and renovations, moving to Florida new homes-throughout Florida and vacation homes throughout the United States.• Laurel Award-winning interior design-Laurel Award for model home design.• Custom design: furniture and window coverings. Curate original, one-of-a- kind art pieces, accessories, furnishings.• Expertise and in-depth experience in multi-family housing design. Work with builders, developers, and management companies to develop elegant, practical and purposeful environments in multi-family communities. From community design including finish selections, materials, colors, and paint to models and clubhouses designed to reach their target audience, reflect their brand.• Experience with blueprints, construction process, and interacting and managing work with project managers to deliver completed design on time and within approved parameters and budgets.• Develop and manage project budget; monitor and manage timely delivery of products, white glove installation.• Create drawings and design layouts of furnishings and decor. Select property color schemes, all finishes, and other details that contribute to a consistent design and image. • Designed, opened, and managed a successful retail home accessory boutique, Designs by Diane. Watch market trends on products, interact and negotiate with suppliers at market, selecting all merchandise for the store. • Designed a custom line of home furnishings. Show less

  • Founder, Branding & Marketing Strategist | Consultant

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Founder | Interior Design

    Sept 2004 - Nov 2022
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  FIDM

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2013

  Speaker & Representative – Southeast US

  • Recruiter for private college through public speaking engagements. Presenting to students, guidance counselors, administrators, parents, and the general public. • Increased student enrollment by 25% within the territory.