 REBECCA CERON MARTIN
Interiors by Ceron Martin Designs
(843) 457-1384
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional designer since 2005 – Rebecca Ceron Designs/Ceron Martin Designs Corporate, (sub-contracted) designer from 2005 through 2007 - premier oceanfront condominium developer, sales and rental agency. Successful in selling a variety of interior design products and making reccomendations based on competent knowledge.
Established client rapport - adept at determining needs and introducing creative ideas.
Experienced with High Point Marketplace furniture and accessory suppliers.
Established clientele including contractors, businesses, private individuals and fabricators. 24 years – non-professional Residential decorating, Historic Restoration and Construction experience. Oldest home restored circa 1790 .
Experienced in nomination process with SC Dept. of Archives and History - National Register status and Historic PARD neighborhood Grants.
General Contractor over all phases of restoration for five (personal) historic residences -(homes circa 1897-1915) and a pre-Hazel Beach Cottage. Three of these homes were featured on “Tour of Homes” in South Carolina: *North Myrtle Beach – Annual NMB Women’s Club, Holiday Tour of Homes *Sumter – Historic Sumter Garden Clubs Annual Tour of Homes *Columbia - Bi-Centennial Neighborhood Tour of Homes
Designer - Historical Hobcaw House,Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown, SC - Downstairs Guest Bedroom * 2011 Yuletide - Designer Showcase- Dining Room, Designer - 1790's Stewart Parker House, one of seven designers chosen.(Georgetown, SC)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Expertise in coordinating wall paper, window treatments, flooring, Rugs (imported and domestic/antique and contemporary) tile, accessories, furniture, color and overall design.
Highly motivated, resourceful and can get the job done. Excellent customer service - marketing and public relations background.
Prompt, reliable, dependable and experienced.
Artistic eye for scale, space planning and proportion.
Knowledgable in design style, decoration and architecture.
Experienced with Light /Lighting techniques.
Proven communicator, detail oriented with good follow-up skills.
Computer literate; experienced in Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photo Shop, Internet, Personal Color View, Research and email.
Continuing Education: THE DESIGN INSTITUTE- 244 Fifth Ave, Suite 2833, New York, NY 10001-7604
WORK EXPERIENCE Designed and Implemented Public Lobby areas for Blue Water Keys and Crescent Keys Oceanfront high rise condominium in Crescent Beach section of NMB. Also, the following (16) three bedroom condos within those buildings: Crescent Keys (units # 704, 708, 808, 1004, 1104, 1208, & 1204) Laguna Keys (unit # 805) and Blue Water Keys (Penthouse #14, Penthouse #16, Penthouse #3, Penthouse #6 and units # 803, 611, 706, 602) Mission: Create and execute a design plan and hire all contract décor labor for 3 bedroom 3 bath units: Include; wall color, wallpaper, fabric and window treatments, bedding selection and custom pillows. Accessorize each unit individually (no two alike) with an upscale coastal flare. Purchase and install upgraded electronics for bedrooms (TV/DVD). Units to be completed within 10 days of start up, all 16 condos completed within 45 days without interruption of existing rental commitments. DESIGN GOAL: Bring upscale design elements to each condo providing a “unique “second home” feel with upscale styling- to banish the “sterile” condo look.
SEA-CLUSION -Oceanfront three story Duplex- Windy Hill Beach- Met with builder during construction phase to select with homeowners all interior materials (tile, cabinetry, carpet, paint, fixtures, lighting, ceiling fans and cable outlets for custom wall mounted flat screen TV’s in every room). This was a 16 Bedroom three story oceanfront duplex with third floor Game Rooms (complete with pool tables, pinball machines, dart boards and home theatre(s). Selected with client all furniture, bedding, custom comforters, lamps, art work and accessories as well as balcony and pool area exterior furniture. Designed window treatments for (42 windows) and hired fabricator to make and install. Custom blind installation for windows. Selected wall paper and contracted installation. Installed interior elements including towels and sheets for move-in-ready rental. Assisted with the installation of condo amenity package(s) for two kitchens and (18) baths; dishes, pots, pans, utensils, alarm clocks, radios, kitchen small appliances, shower curtains, ironing boards, glass ware, etc.
AMBASSADOR EAST -Ocean Drive Beach, entire Oceanfront Complex consisting of three, three-story condos with 8 bedroom/10 baths and Game Room and five condos with 7 bedrooms and 9 baths with Game Room. This project was start up construction phase to completion of move-in-ready units. Job entailed selection of tile, paint, lighting, carpet, cabinetry, fixtures, ceiling fans, cable and electrical outlet placement, balcony exterior furniture. All interior elements such as, fabric, (105 total custom made window treatments), coordinated bedding (total of 118 beds) blinds, wallpaper, paint, accessories, lamps, and art work. Hired contract labor to complete units for painting, drapery, wallpaper, and managed kitchen and bath amenity package installation.
MAR VISTA GRAND -Unit 1206 – Ocean Drive Beach, Premium oceanfront upscale high rise condominium complex. All phases of interior design and remodeling of a three bedroom 4 bath unit. Design elements to be contemporary with sleek and elegant styling. Selected, purchased and managed delivery of all furniture. Including dining and outdoor lounge furniture for enormous open and covered balconies. Installation of custom blinds, flat screen wall mounted TV installations. Custom contemporary ceiling fans, original art and high design accessories. All custom bedding, lamps, Persian rugs, small kitchen appliances, dishes, crystal glass ware etc. I provided deluxe Kitchen and bath amenity package. An 18 day turn-a-round was required of this job from start to finish (including ordering and delivering furniture). It was completed on time.
OCEAN MARSH VILLAS -Windy Hill Beach, Consulted from drawing board phase on this project and provided all exterior building colors and copper roofing selection for this upscale marsh-front condominium building with over 35 two and three bedroom units. Selected carpet, tile, cabinetry, interior wall colors and trim colors, ceiling fans (interior and exterior), light fixtures, bathroom fixtures, granite countertops and blinds for all 35 condo units in the building. Mounted and Decorated two” model Units,” they sold immediately so I decorated an additional model. In addition, I was hired to decorate six privately owned units within this complex.
PRIVATE RESIDENCES Hank and Joyce Thomas - Tilghman Estates, North Myrtle Beach, SC Bonnie Thompson, - North Myrtle Beach, SC Louis E. Case, Oak Lake Circle -North Myrtle Beach, SC Marian Walmsley- (mountain home) Plum Tree, NC Gary and Niki Brown - Little River,SC
Jose Ripoll - Conway,SC Mary Martin - Richmond VA Don and Karen McCullough- Pawleys Island,SC Will and Donna Anderson, Pawleys Island,SC Frank & Raejean Beatty - "Laughing Girl" Oceanfront home on Pawleys Island, SC
Hobcaw House – Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown,SC (Downstairs Guest Bedroom) Ginny Maynard - Condo, Tilghman Beach, SC Kathy Hardwick- Golf Villa - Longs, SC Carolyn Culick - Condo, Folly Beach, SC COMMERCIAL JOBS Lobby of Crescent Keys - Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC Lobby of Blue Water Keys - Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC Ocean Marsh Villas - Exterior Colors, (3) Model Units - Windy Hill Beach, SC Recording Studio- Ocean Drive Music Group Building, Hwy. 17 - North Myrtle Beach Hobcaw Barony, Hobcaw (museum) House - Georgetown, SC Hopsewee Plantation, Georgetown, SC (River Oaks Tea Cottage and Round House color consultation) Harbor Specialties Store- Historic Hammock Shops of Pawleys Island Friends of the Library Designer Showcase - Georgetown, SC
RELATED EXPERIENCE
I have traveled extensively throughout Europe and lived in Madrid, Spain and Munich, Germany. These opportunities enriched my passion for architectural and residential design. In 2010 I traveled to Tuscany with an eye on Tuscan and Italian provencial design. That same year, I spent a month in Panama, Central America observing colonial spanish, modern and regional Caribbean design and art.
A working knowledge of period textiles began when I owned "OUT OF THE PAST" a vintage and antiquities shop in Five-Points, Columbia, SC. (1981-84). I traveled north as far as Boston and south to Ft. Lauderdale purchasing from vintage dealers, attending antique shows, flea markets, and being called upon to appraise or buy vintage clothing from private estates. I produced numerous “history of fashion” shows, one of which aired on WIS –TV in Columbia, SC. The State Newspaper and other regional newspapers published numerous feature articles about vintage clothing and my expertise in this field. I furnished period clothing (1940's) for costume director of the 1983 movie staring Charleston Heston and Keith Carradine, entitled "Chiefs" filmed in Chester and Columbia, SC. In 2010 I was chosen to design the downstairs bedroom of the Historic Hobcaw House, Georgetown County, SC listed on the National Register of Historic Places which required (1930's era) fabric research, period design application and implementation (see details on Hobcaw page).
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