Stephen Burke

Experience

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  Windsor Art Gallery and Leemark Holdings

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Gallery and Wholesale Manager

  Gallery Manager/Wholesale Manager-Wholesale and Retail Store Management-Original art and art print sales-Framing services-Implementation new operating systems -Staff training-Account and Stock Maintenance-On Road Sales: Territory -North and South Islands, New Zealand-Increased customer base and substantially exceeded monthly sales targets on a regular basis

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  Stephen burke designs

  Mar 2003 - now

  Stephen burke designs

  Originally employed by Total Interiors, Queenstown in 2001, I went on to become a 50% Shareholder, and the business was renamed ‘Foster and Burke Design’ in 2003. With changing priorities, Foster and Burke Design ceased to do business in 2019 and ‘stephen burke designs’ was created. Design modalities have included, Interior Design; Space Planning, Specification and Fit-out for: residential, corporate office, hotel, and hotel restaurant and bar. Project locations include: New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom-Conceptual Design based on client brief-Return Brief including Design Presentation Boards-Space Planning -Plans: Floor, Electrical and Data, Plumbing, RCP, Elevations and Joinery etc.-Project Manage - to sign-off-Bespoke Furniture Design-Documentation including FF+E-Purchase Orders and Invoicing-Building alliances with fabric and furniture suppliers -Procurement: furniture, hardware, fabrics, accessories etc.-Installation for complete Fit-out – Turn Key-Accounts, inwards, outwards and reconciliation-Marketing: approach and build relationships with potential clients and alliance partners-Management, Supervision and Training of junior staff Show less

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  Montage Interiors

  Jan 2006 - May 2015

  Designer Freelance

  Montage Interiors is a Project Management and Office Furniture Supply Company predominantly to the Australia and New Zealand corporate sector.Its services beyond Project Management include: Supplying building and sub-trades for internal demolition and re-build, full design services, completion and submission of local council application and compliance documentation, and office furniture supply and installation.2008 - 2015 Interior Design [Freelance]-Attend client meetings and engage in the design process-Space plan and provide best design/floor layout based on site analysis and client brief-Provide compliant plans for demolition, new build etc. in line with local council and BCA guidelines-Provide detailed joinery plans for bespoke storage and kitchens etc.-Specify furniture and finishes-Provide FF+E documentation-Attend site meetings as part of the management of a project-Meet on site with building and sub-trades to oversee building works-Oversee Junior Designers for presentation and CAD documentation-Project locations included: New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.2006 - 2008 Rep: Sales and Marketing [Part-Time]I was engaged by Montage interiors on a part-time basis while I studied for my Interior Design Diploma-Sales territory included Sydney CBD and surrounding business area-Maintain and up-date Interior Design and Architect libraries-Electronic marketing and six monthly visits to existing clients-Cold-call via phone and face to face visits, to expand customer base-Meet and exceed sales targets on a monthly basis-Space planning and office design where required to secure furniture orders Show less

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  CATC Design School

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Tutor

  Tutor [Part-time]-Cert. III Decoration -Diploma of Interior Design -Advanced Diploma of Interior Design-Teach and guide adult learners at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels-Develop and update deliverable material to a professional level-Bring personal industry experience to deliverable material and the class room-Personal time given to improve the content of the deliverable program material-Personal time given to support and inspire students to produce work to meet project requirements-Maintain open communication with management, fellow employees and the administration faculty-Monitor in-class student progress and give additional support where and as required-Listen to, acknowledge and act upon student feedback-Manage and support students with learning difficulties-Support and provide solutions for students falling behind in their deliverable material-Mark student work: provide both written and verbal supportive feedback and constructive criticism -Maintain and update college student records-Supervise, train and assist new tutors-Be aware of and maintain Health and Safety Show less