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Mary Lu Watson

6342 S Harrison Court, Centennial

Summary

Seeking a sales and/or design consultant position in a professional environment where my successful background, people skills, and communication abilities will be utilized.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

House and Property Manager

Downing House Foundation
06.2006 - 12.2023
  • Hospitality Management. Welcomed all guests both individually and for all events. Utilized her vision for beauty, creativity, function, to create a welcoming environment.
  • Event Planning. Groups up to 150 including decor, menus, food and beverage preparation, and serving help.
  • Oversite of young residents. Trained residents to serve the foundation, including hosting, food preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of property. Experience with staff, residents, and guests, from a diversity of backgrounds.
  • Property Management. Managed care and maintenance of an 8-acre property and three large houses simultaneously, as well as flowers, lawn maintenance, and repairs. Scheduled and oversaw all contractor work.
  • Oversite of Renovation Projects. Responsible for large and small renovations on the property, including design, installation, etc.


Interior Designer

Ethan Allen
02.2002 - 05.2006
  • Home Decor. Designed within studio, as well as in residential and commercial clients' homes and workplaces.. Selected and sourced materials, furniture and accessories. for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
  • Sales. Strong furniture, fabric, flooring and accessory sales.
  • Full Project Design and Installation. Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration and client satisfaction.

Interior Designer

Total Image Interiors
03.1999 - 01.2002
  • Interior Design. Top Producer of 30 year old full service interior design studio. On-site consultation and design. Residential and commercial clientele. Extensive window treatment design.
  • Full-Scale Renovations and New Home Design. Consulted with builders, contractors, and other professionals to project completion.
  • Sales. Strong sales of furniture accessories, lighting, flooring, carpet, etc.
  • Customer Service. Customer service resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Marketing. Assisted company in marketing programs

Head Interior Designer

Les Amis Mountain House Interiors
03.1998 - 11.1999
  • Full Service Interior Design Studio. Interior design, retail decor and gift shop.
  • Design and Implementation of Projects. Created designs for clients in all aspects of their design to completion.
  • Marketing. Implemented extensive promotional and marketing programs for the studio.
  • Sales. Successful sales of accessories, furniture, and window treatments.

Interior Decorator

Les Amis Mountain House Interiors
04.1998 - 09.1999

Owner

Professional Windows and Decor
01.1995 - 06.1997
  • Management. Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed Clientele for Own Business. Built a robust clientele based upon customer satisfaction and referrals. I Provided in-home services in clients' homes.
  • Interior Design. Provided full service design, decorative treatments, window coverings, furniture and accessories selection.
  • Supervision. Coordinated and supervised work of installers, painters, and other contractors.

Interior Designer/Sales Associate

Accented Windows
05.1995 - 12.1995
  • Performed decorator duties to increase services of the company
  • Consulted and sold appropriate window coverings to clients.
  • Implemented new marketing program to attract new business

Co-owner With Husband

Southwest Restaurants, Inc.
12.1992 - 02.1995
  • Supervision. Helped supervise forty employees: chefs, hostesses, bartenders, servers, bus boys and kitchen help.
  • Banquet Manager. Planned specific menus for clients, worked with vendors and staff to ensure success.
  • Interior Decorator. Designed a comfortable ambiance to enhance customers' experience.
  • Administration. Managed the payroll.

Co- Owner

Lock, Stock and Barrel, Inc., Fandango's, Inc.
02.1975 - 04.1988
  • Opening and Supervision of Three Restaurants.
  • Interior Decorator. Designed and rennovated restaurants' interiors to reflect restaurants' motifs.
  • Events Coordinator. Meeting and menu planning, and supervision of preparation of food and service.

Education

North Texas State University
Denton, TX

Executive Secretarial School
Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Superior people and communication skills which enable working comfortably with clients of diverse backgrounds and needs
  • Excellent listener; accommodates customers' needs and desires for sales and design satisfaction
  • Creative and resourceful in the implementation and completion of design projects
  • Customer service oriented, resulting in repeat business and referrals
  • Professional, outgoing,enthusiastic and quick learner; adapts easily to new work environments Multi-task oriented
  • Dedicated and conscientious worker committed to excellence and high quality of work; exceeds job expectations

Timeline

House and Property Manager

Downing House Foundation
06.2006 - 12.2023

Interior Designer

Ethan Allen
02.2002 - 05.2006

Interior Designer

Total Image Interiors
03.1999 - 01.2002

Interior Decorator

Les Amis Mountain House Interiors
04.1998 - 09.1999

Head Interior Designer

Les Amis Mountain House Interiors
03.1998 - 11.1999

Interior Designer/Sales Associate

Accented Windows
05.1995 - 12.1995

Owner

Professional Windows and Decor
01.1995 - 06.1997

Co-owner With Husband

Southwest Restaurants, Inc.
12.1992 - 02.1995

Co- Owner

Lock, Stock and Barrel, Inc., Fandango's, Inc.
02.1975 - 04.1988

North Texas State University

Executive Secretarial School

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