Mariko Blakemore

Mariko Blakemore has a long history of work experience in the interior design and sales industry. Mariko began their career in 2004 as a Collegiate Leadership Consultant for Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority. In 2005, they took on the role of Interior Design Project Manager for Michael Merrill Design Studio. In 2011, they became the Interior Design Manager for Home Furnishings at studio D Staging + Design. In 2012, they began working as an Associate Interior Designer for Michael Friedes Design Associates and as a Sales Team Leader & Regional Sales Support for The Shade Store. Finally, in 2020, they became a Regional Sales Manager and Design Consultant for Stoneside Blinds & Shades.

Mariko Blakemore attended the University of California, Santa Cruz from 1999 to 2003, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art with an emphasis on painting and digital art.