"Number One"

Check THIS out, Folks!  My "Number One," Deborah Porter, recently wrote a term-paper for her college course in Operations Management.  Imagine my surprise when I opened THIS email!  I was truly touched.  Deborah and I go way back; she's worked for me over 10 years.  I consider her not only a friend, but a member of my family.   

I am so proud of Deborah and her accomplishments.  She presently handles my bookkeeping and pre-tax financials, but after her graduation in May (and, I would imagine passing a hard TEST), she'll be a full-fledged ACCOUNTANT! 

In 2007, when I was audited, and my accountant, Morray and I went Downtown for our meeting, the IRS agent said, "I don't know who your bookkeeper is, but I've NEVER seen such organization!" ....Such a nice thing to hear, ESPECIALLY given the source. 

I would imagine that Deborah gets a good grade on this baby......in fact, I'll let her tell you herself.  As of October 12, Deborah is taking on my Internet posting duties (e-blasts, blogs, and some magical way that my Internet Awareness increases for both my Design business and Antique business).  

Junior DeBarros, my current Internet Guy, is following his PASSION in the Music Industry.  I'm so happy for Junior; his shoes will certainly be hard to fill, but I'm confident that my "Number One" will take the torch and keep me in the race. 

So, without further adieu, here's Deborah's paper on moi:

Mark Sunderland Interiors, Inc. began in 2003 in Atlanta, GA with a focus on high-end homes in Metro Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Senior Designer, Mark Sunderland has been an ASID member since 1998, which allows him benefits that include networking, seminars and education on products and services in the design industry as well as access to the leading sources of information and research, sponsorship and marketing.

A design center in the heart of Atlanta that consists of the industry’s finest product lines including furniture, fabric, rugs, lighting, accessories, art, flooring, kitchen/bath and home theater products just to name a few. ADAC is open to the trade only but consumers may accompany their designers while shopping for product.

Mr. Sunderland specializes in four major design areas; antiques, draperies, framing and furniture. Mark Sunderland Interiors, Inc. incorporates key elements of the design process as it relates to operations management. Whether it is a client who simply wants to recover their old sofa or a client who wants new furniture for a living room or their whole house, Mr. Sunderland starts with a concept then designs the product and lastly it is delivered and he services the customer’s needs.

Mr. Sunderland once said “The right drapery and window treatments often make the difference between a nice room and an interior with intrinsic value and integrity” (Sunderland, M.). Mr. Sunderland uses his understanding and knowledge of fabrics, textures and colors to create looks for every home. Mr. Sunderland believes that trends come and go but furniture will retain elegance and value over decades. He knows where to go to get the best timeless pieces that ensure exceptional beauty, durability and value.

 

When hunting for antiques, Mr. Sunderland travels to places like Pennsylvania, England, France as well as local areas in Georgia to find unique and popular items that consumers are seeking to update their home décor. Currently, Mr. Sunderland has three separate locations at different antique markets who all sell his antiques; Scott’s Antique Market, Historic Roswell Antique Market and Westside Antique Market.

Mr. Sunderland meets with the client to find out what their ideas are including a theme, style, color, fabric texture and budget. He creates his vision using CAD drawings and work boards with color and fabric samples, which is then presented to the client. Once the client chooses the design the product is ordered.

A typical installation day consists of Mr. Sunderland spending all day at the client’s home placing the new product and he also brings other accessories, including lamps, pillows, home décor, sometimes antiques from his inventory, to try and sell and coordinate with the home. Most clients are over-come when they see Mr. Sunderland’s creation and his master-technique of placement. Upon completion of the install, Mr. Sunderland presents his clients with a gorgeous hand-made floral arrangement, courtesy of Mark Sunderland Interiors, Inc.

 

As Always, Folks: KEEP CALM AND SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PHENOMENAL PEOPLE!!!!!!

 

Cheer!

 

 

,,,,,Mark.