1. CAREER GOAL
To secure a design position, either part or full time, in an enjoyable, productive, positive environment; to
use my talents and skills to produce excellent work which serves the clientele, promotes and strengthens
the company’s goals and brings me personal satisfaction. I enjoy working with a team, interacting with
the public and have a passion for good design. I am especially drawn to jobs which require creativity and
problem solving while working with people and growing professionally.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Interior Design affords me the rare combination of CREATIVITY, DESIGN, SALES AND SERVICE
which drive me. I am self-motivated, conscientious, passionate about design and inspired by helping my
clients create functional and beautiful spaces. I find closing a sale thrilling. Having enjoyed the benefits
(and faced the challenges) of self employment for the past 20 years, I would like to be a part of a team
and to have the opportunity to expand the nature and scope of my work.
EDUCATION: B.A. Elementary Education 1976 Oral Roberts University, Magna Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE
1990 - Present - Anita Bradley Design - Owner Interior Design and Decorative Arts business.
Work with clients to provide interior design services. Meet prospective clients; ask questions to
assess personality, lifestyle, design style, goals and budget.
Take measurements and photos; draw sketches; offer suggestions; listen to feedback; guide and
inspire client in creating design vision and plan.
Research and deliver design suggestions; Produce space plans and/or style boards and recommend
furnishings as needed. (Retail - design package based on company products; and sales emphasized)
Manage and execute all aspects of design/remodeling projects including budgets, drawings, choice
of materials, finishes, fabrics, colors, furnishings and installation.
Hire, schedule and coordinate contractors and sub-contractors as needed .
Manage all administrative and business requirements.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address: 315 Thole St. Norfolk, Va. 23505
Phone: (757) 589-4952
Email: bradleyap@mac.com
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2. Maintain open communication with client to inspire, promote sales, assess needs and monitor sat-
isfaction.
As a decorative artist my role can involve working with another designer or directly with the cli-
ent. I am focused on the decorative painting (murals, faux finishes and painted furniture of the
highest quality) and how it fits into the overall design scheme.
Provide samples (customized faux finish samples and/or sketches) and cost estimates; Upon ap-
proval, schedule and execute the painted finishes according to schedule. Hire and lead teams of
artists on large residential and commercial decorative painting jobs. Jobs have included creating
and applying numerous, different paint applications (faux finishes, murals, etc.) over many rooms
in spaces up to 10,000 sf with durations up to 3 months.
OTHER ART/DESIGN RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
1989-1991 - Scenic Artist - SCE/CON Scenic Design and Construction
827 Douglas Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707, www.scecon.com
Mar. - Dec. 2014 - Freelance Artist - Custom furniture painting; artistic techniques development -
Sisters Unique, 701 Mariners Row, Suite 104 Newport News, VA 23606, www.sistersunique.com
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
1999 - 2001 - Owner/Operator - Bradley Design, Retail Shop and Design Service, Palace Shops,
21st St. Ghent, Norfolk, Va.
1987-1999 - Retail Sales - Prism Design Center, Home Furnishings; Colley Ave. Norfolk Va.
Owner Everyn Morissette (No longer in business)
1987-1999 - Retail Furniture Sales - J.C.Penney Portfolio Home Furnishings, Newport News,
Va. (No longer in business)
1984-1985 Retail Sales - Sea Dream Leather, Coliseum Mall, Newport News, Va.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
1972- 1975 - Administrative Assistant, Summer Internship, GS - 3, Office of the Director,
Budget Dept. N.A.S.A., Langley, Hampton, VA
1976-1983 - Middle School Teacher, English, Science, Girls’s Health and P.E. Teacher Grades 6-
12, Varsity Girls’ Sports Coach - Hampton Christian School, Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA
1984-1986 - Logistics Analyst - Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA, Dept. E-45;
Organized and managed data base of detailed technical manual information, directed data input;
Supervisor Tom Guilly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
DESIGN and ART - style, color schemes, composition, space plans, scale, balance, lighting, pro-
portion and detail
Proficient in HAND DRAWING and BASIC DRAFTING - Scaled floor plans and elevations
Proficient in ALL BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS; CAD experience (Google Sketch-Up, MacIn-
tosh “Pages” and “Live Interior Design 3D”) and graphic design
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3. WELL ORGANIZED and PUNCTUAL production of results
Knowledge of DESIGN RESOURCES, Vendors, Manufacturers, Materials and Styles
Mathematics, Measuring and Research skills
Knowledge of kitchen and bath appliances and construction/remodeling procedures, planning, and
scheduling
ACHIEVING the best AESTHETIC and FUNCTION possible within my clients’ BUDGET
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
LISTENING CAREFULLY to my clients needs and wishes, which often includes “listening” to
what they are not saying or can’t express, and GUIDING them in the design process
CREATIVITY and INGENUITY in design and process
KNOWLEDGE and LOVE of design principles, products, materials and procedures
Excellent COMMUNICATION SKILLS, oral, written and computer
Ability to SELL and enjoyment of closing the sale
PERSONALITY - Friendly, Warm, Enthusiastic, Honest, Confident, Tactful
FLEXIBLE and enjoy WORKING WITH OTHERS
Enjoy LEARNING new skills and information and VERY QUICK STUDY
DESIRE to ACHIEVE the results of SATISFIED CLIENTS, EXCELLENT SALES and EXCEL-
LENT DESIGN
Excellent PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
ENJOY EXCEEDING SALES GOALS and meeting DEADLINES
Excellent INTUITION and understanding of HUMAN NATURE
A belief that Good Design can be achieved at ANY PRICE POINT.
A belief that success in Interior Design, as well as most careers, is built on GOOD RELATION-
SHIPS
CONTINUED DESIGN EDUCATION AND SELF STUDY 1989-2013
My formal education has included a number of art/design classes in high school, college and later as an
adult. However, I am largely self taught as an artist and designer and have spent the past 23 years study-
ing in these fields through reading and experience.
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS STUDIED
1. Mary Gilliattʼs Interior Design Course - Watson-Guptill Publications, 2001
2. Beautiful Kitchens and Baths - Better Homes and Gardens Publications, 2013
3. In The Bathroom - The Bold Look of Kohler - Product Guide
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4. 4. Interior Design - Buyers Guide, Numerous years
5. The Artistʼs Handbook - Guide to Drawing, Watercolor & Oil Painting by Angela Gair - Metro Books, 1996
6. Foundations of Interior Design by Susan Slotkis - Fairchild Publications, 2010
7. Human Dimensions and Interior Space - A Source Book of Design Reference Standards by Julius Panero AIA,
ASID & Marin Selnik AIA, ASID - Whitney Library of Design, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1979
8. Style on A Shoestring by Anne McKevitt & Shelley Warrington - Quadrille Publishing, 1998
9. Curtains - A Design Source Book by C. Clifton-Mogg - Ryland Peters & Small Inc., 2001
10. Big Book of Window Treatments by Carol Spier - Sunset Books, 2006
11. Tiling - Planning, Layout & Installation, Tauntonʼs For Pros by Pros - The Taunton Press, 2005
12. Stanley Complete Tiling - Meredith Books, 2004
13. Modern Glamour, The Art of Unexpected Style by Kelly Wearstler - Harper Collins, 2004
14. French Style by S. Slesin, S. Cliff & J. Dirand - Clarkson N. Potter Inc., 1982
15. Art Nouveau by R. Fitzgerald - Architecture and Design Library, Friedman/Fairfax, 1997
16. Atomic Ranch, Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes by M. Gringeri-Brown & J. Brown - Gibbs Smith Publisher,
2006
17. Frank Lloyd Wright by B. Pfeiffer - Barnes & Noble, Books, 2004
18. Elle Decor The Grand Book of French Style by J. Dernachy & F. Gaudot - Little, Brown & Co., 2001
19. Metropolitan Places by E. Heyert - Penguin Books, 1989
20. At Home At Work, Architectsʼ and Designersʼ Empowered Spaces by C.S. King, Ph.D. - PBC International
Inc., 1993
21. Kelly Hoppen Style, The Golden Rules of Design by K. Hoppen, H. Chislett & V. Knapp - Bullfinch Press, Time
Warner, 2004
22. Fine Home Building April/May 2008: “Amazing Countertops, Small, Smart Kitchen Addition” - The Taunton Press,
2008
23. Compact Houses by C. Del Valle - Universe Publishing, 2007
24. Brochures and Product Guides: Stonemark Granite, Eco by Consetino, KraftMaid, Geos, Viatera, Walzcraft, The
Rug Company, Hunter Douglas Designing Windows. Flos, Kholer
25. Magazines: Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Elle Decor, House & Garden, Interior Design 1987-2013
26. Numerous Decorative Painting, Garden and Patio Design and Art Books
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