# Beza Ayele > Space Strategy Interior Design Expert | Design Manager Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/beza With a proven track record in optimizing construction solutions and workplace strategies, my freelance journey as a Space Strategy Designer has been marked by the successful management of project budgets and deliverables. At the core of my approach is the development of custom plan drawings and strategic occupancy plans, ensuring long-term benefits for site operations and client satisfaction. The expertise garnered from previous roles, particularly in creating innovative design concepts for industry giants such as Meta and LinkedIn, has honed my skills in presentations, problem-solving, and cross-functional team collaboration. These competencies, along with a deep understanding of design trends, drive my mission to establish spaces that reflect both functionality and aesthetic harmony. ## Work Experience ### Design Manager @ Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area In my role as a Design Manager at Williams-Sonoma, Inc., I oversaw project schedules, real estate transmittals, and design development packages to support VP of Store Design. I facilitated communication between various stakeholders to ensure project approvals and managed documentation, construction progress, and administrative tasks for seamless project execution. ### Space Strategy Designer @ Be Design Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area As a Space Strategy Designer, I established and managed design project budgets, contracts, and deliverables for strategic corporate occupancy plans. I developed custom plan drawings to optimize construction solutions and collaborated with global teams to develop long-term occupancy solutions and workplace strategies. Building strong relationships with cross-functional teams to support site operations was key to my success. ### Interior Designer @ Pivot Interiors Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area • Developed innovative design concepts for top-tier clients including Meta, LinkedIn, and Samsung, incorporating design history and trends. • Managed design project budgets, contracts, and deliverables with internal and outsourced design resources for optimal results. • Collaborated with clients to execute creative design strategies, ensuring client satisfaction and project success. ### Associate Interior Designer @ Restoration Hardware Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, California • Led creative direction a for residential and hospitality projects, exceeding sales targets. • Managed full project lifecycles, from schematic design to installation, ensuring alignment with brand ethos and client expectations. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless client experiences and spearheaded vendor coordination for high-quality design documentation. ### Design Consultant @ Restoration Hardware Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area I produced brand-appropriate design presentations, communicated design concepts, and ensured fiscal goals were achieved. I represented the RH lifestyle brand through professionalism and maintained a strong interest in the luxury and design industry. ### Senior Manager @ Coach Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area • Achieved Coach Plan and stretch goals by driving sales through contests and recognition. • Monitored clienteling and shifted culture to full price offerings, increasing collection awareness. • Elevated selling service to Modern Luxury and managed Coach Specialists with clear objectives. • Submitted weekly updates to field management to ensure alignment and progress. ### Sales Associate @ Coach Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Kansas City, Missouri Area • Assisting customers, Selling, Organizing and, merchandizing. Building a lasting relationship with customer. • Clentelling and communication with clients. Styling ### Sales Associate @ GUESS?, Inc. Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Kansas City, Missouri Area ### Event Planner @ Shebelle Ethiopia Conferenece Service Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Ethiopia • International conference for the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) • Book and rent conference halls • Book hotel accommodation for participants and organizers • Arrange air travel and send PTS (Prepaid tickets) to any participant anywhere in the world • Negotiate special group rates for air travel and hotel accommodation • Arrange local transportation by bus or vehicles of various standards • Meet and assist participants on arrival and departure • Arrange visas for participants coming from countries where there are no Ethiopian Embassies or Missions • Engage conference staff such as secretaries, ushers, clerks, etc • Duplicate and prepare documents to the specification of conference organizers • Arrange conference halls and committee rooms, as required • Provide protocol services • Arrange payment of per diem and other expenses in foreign currency • Interpreters and translators ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Interior Design San Francisco State University ### Political Science and Government University of Central Missouri ### Certificate Leadership Principles Harvard Business School Online ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/beza-ayele-878150140 --- Source: https://flows.cv/beza JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/beza/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13