Tess Brancato

Experience

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  Tess Brancato Fine Art Studio

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2013

  Artist/ Fine Art Gallery/ Commission Portraits/

  Twenty years of experience painting commissioned artwork for private individuals, corporate companies, and institutions. I create, teach and sell my own fine art. Teaching is a passion. I teach all levels, from beginners to those that wish to compete internationally, all ages from 12 to 90, in many mediums, such as: graphite, pastel, charcoal, watercolor, oil. I could help you explore your creative side and find your passion. Painting is a gift that enables you to give well into your golden years! Show less

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  Robb & Stucky

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Interior Designer

  High-end retail sales position with an emphasis on turn-key interior design projects.

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  Design Studio

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Interior Designer

  Helping people make their dreams come true through tasteful, functional interiors. Consult clients for the use of their space and design of their interior.*Space Planning* Commercial or Residential Interiors* Retail Store Planning* Visual Merchandising* Custom Fixtures or Furnishings* Custom Window Treatments* Custom Millwork Built-Ins* Custom Rugs Design* AutoCAD* Conceptual Design Plan* Lighting Design Plan* Selection of Accessories and Artwork* Create Original Artwork for Residential and Commercial Interiors* Develop Corporate Identity through Branding* Designed and Developed Corporate Signage and Logos* Build Client Relations and Confidentiality* Consult on Costs and Budgeting to see design to fruition. Show less

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  Atlanta Merchandise Mart

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Market Help
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  Macys Furniture Gallery

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2010

  Interior Designer/ Sales Associate

  Commission sales* Interior Design Space planning* Window treatments* Furniture* Rugs* Lighting* Artwork* Accessories* Mattresses.

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  Thomasville Home Furnishings

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

  Keeping up with ever changing times, a well known Company since 1904, takes on a tasteful contemporary look. Responsible for all aspects of Visual Merchandising and display in addition to implementing new "Brands roll-out". Managed two showrooms approx. 20,000 sq. ft. each. Created new vignettes of furniture, rugs lighting, accessories, and artwork, while keeping abreast of the latest trends and predictions in home decor and fashion. Collaborated with Operations, warehouse personnel, out-side vendors, store managers, and corporate in executing visual directives. Dealings with purchasing along with transferring of new merchandise. Tracking sales reports of merchandise. Show less

  • Visual Merchandising Manager

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Interior Designer

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2013
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  Havertys Furniture

  May 2014 - Sept 2015

  Visual Merchandising Manager

  Responsible for placing merchandise strategically and esthetically on the retail sales floor. Managed inventory of products, porter, and organized back room.

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  Arhaus

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2017

  Visual Merchandising Manager

  Responsible for strategically and esthetically placing product in vignettes on the retail floor for best sale of product. Inventory of merchandise. Hiring and training visual assistant. Analyze Best Sellers reports to determine what products comes off the floor. Manage inventory of merchandise, time, personalities, and organizing back stock room.

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  Freelance Interior/ Exterior Designer

  Oct 2021 - now

  Interior Designer