My first day was Tuesday May 29 because Monday was a holiday. I was nervous and excited to start the internship. Rachel, my supervisor, has only been there for only 3 months and knows everything.
Tuesday Day 1: I began the day with a tour of their resource library. I was busy putting up materials and organizing the accessory room. Rachel and I organized the accessory room. We accomplish about half the room. The room consisted of wooden shelves and tables that are stack.
Wednesday Day 2: I learned many things today. I am trying to remember where each material goes and everyone’s name. We finished organizing the rest of the accessory room. I learned how to call vendors about checking prices and availability for fabrics and furniture. I also helped a designer find fabric for her client. I was a little bit out of my element and it was a little overwhelming.
Thursday Day 3: I called more vendors about checking prices and availability for fabrics and furniture. We also organized another accessories room that was filled with candle holder and vases.
Friday Day 4: On Friday Yessick’s Design Center is only open to 12:30. It was a short day, but busy. We called more vendors about checking the prices and availability. I also helped a designer look for specific color trim. I also wrote out vendor’s information.
This is Sherlene Kirk who is the Principle Designer. Her responsibilities are to design a space that is within the client’s price range. She was one of first interior designer that I meant. If you have a question you should ask her. I helped her find a window treatment and a furniture piece for her client on Wednesday. She lives an hour away from Yessicks, but wants to move closer to the location. She has been at Yessick for about 23 years. On Yessick’s website Sherlene says “I love working with clients who have a small idea of what they want and give me the freedom to transform their space into something of which they have dreamed. I enjoy the opportunity to take a clean palette and turn it into a fabulously designed home.”
Yessick’s Design Center has interior designer and a furniture store. The firm turned a plantation style building into their office. The warehouse is located in a separate building behind the business. The firm has 9 interior designers, project manager, and warehouse manager. Marsha Yessick has owned Yessick’s Design Center for 28 years. Marla is the manager and keeps everything rolling in the firm.
