Melanie’s passion includes sharing her knowledge with others through specialized classes. She is the founding president of The Home Stager’s Guild, The Interior Redesigner’s Guild, and The Color Consultant’s Guild. These “Guilds” not only provide certified training, but regular networking events and support with fellow graduates. “HSG and IRG alumni find tremendous value in our meetings, it keeps them motivated in their own business, provides great tips and insights and helps them achieve both their personal and professional goals.”
Her students include those who are looking for a new full or part time career that is creative, fulfilling and generates income. Others who attend Melanie’s classes are realtors, interior designers, professional organizers, property managers and business owners who are looking for additional streams of revenue and added services for their clients. Some students are simply passionate about decorating and want to make a dynamic difference in their own homes and those of friends and relatives.
Melanie’s prior experience of corporate sales, marketing and training has equipped her exceptionally well to teach her students the powerful benefits of using interior rearranging techniques to establish and grow a successful business. The HSG and IRG Guild offers classes in Interior Redesign and Home Staging in Atlanta. Her courses are geared for the creative individual with a desire to have a business of his/her own. The courses cover the elements and fundamentals of design, hands-on practical experience, professional design tips and must-know principles of starting your own business.
“My students learn how to tap their intrinsic creativity and earn an income doing what they love. They receive knowledge and are given the tools to successfully market, promote and grow their business,” says Melanie. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and take full advantage of Melanie Serra’s vast industry experience and knowledge.
A Note on Training...
Over the past 15 years Melanie Serra was often approached about training and mentoring others. After all, there were many other stagers and redesigners jumping at the opportunity to teach…why wasn’t she? For Melanie it was simple….it was about timing and about integrity. Before she would call herself an instructor or consider mentoring others, it was imperative that she experienced ALL aspects of running a successful home staging business. In order to teach, she understood that she had to take her business full circle from the early stages of start up, to learning how to market and grow her business, to establishing systems to avoid the “crash and burn” when business peaks. Today, the combination of hard work, commitment and drive is her proven track record to success. As an instructor and mentor, her goal is to help each student realize their full potential and help them succeed in their business.
Melanie Serra
Professional Home Stager and Instructor at the Home Stagers Guild |
Awards and Recognition:
I.R.I.S. National Interior Redesign
Conference -
Scottsdale, AZ
Best Art Arrangement
I.R.I.S National Interior Redesign
Conference -
Boston, MA
Best Interior Redesign
Best Real Estate Design
Best Bookcase Display
Best Overall Design
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Professional Credentials:
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Design & Product Consultant to residential/commercial architects and interior designers. |
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Certified Industry Staging Specialist |
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Dewey Color Consultant |
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Photo Stylist / Production Coordinator for National Interior Home Furnishings Catalog |
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Studio Production Coordinator |
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Food and Prop Stylist for print and television advertising |
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Paint Manufacturer Color Consultant |
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References supplied upon request. |
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Fully insured |
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Affiliate Member of IDS |
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Owner and instructor of The Home Stager's Guild.
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