Type Of Business:
Staging and redesign company
Marketing Area:
Niagara Region; Canada
Major Product/SVS:
Staging and redesign services
Favorite Business Publication:
RESA; CCSP
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Traveling; Island hopping to Antigua
Education Degrees:
Bachelor’s Degree in English, University of Waterloo; Bachelor of Education, Brock University; Graduate, Principal Qualification Program, University of Ottawa
Affiliations Awards:
Chamber of Commerce; Lions Club International
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career was watching children grow, succeed, learn, and accept responsibility for themselves in all that they do.
Charity:
Volunteer, Heart and Stroke Foundation; MS Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
5
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion, love for people and hard work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always had a creative bent, even in education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Durkin is recently retired principal who has many fond memories of a wonderful 30 year career. This prompted a move to the Niagara Region where she began her second career, learning about the business world. NuLook Interiors is a staging, redesign company. She is an organized divergent thinker and is very creative. Her motto is, “You never get a second chance at a first impression.” She feels that anyone can make a home look pretty, but she can help you sell it.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Helping homeowners and Realtors make the home appeal to a wider market audience and garner the best price
Education Certifications:
Certified Canadian Staging Professional, Real Estate Staging Association; Specialist in Special Education, Ottawa University; Certification in Residential Design/Decor, Algonquin College
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Durkin intends to continue to grow and enjoy her profession.