Who we are
Founder
Stephanie Rodriguez Purzycki is the owner and creative principal of The Finish, an interior design firm based in Southport, Connecticut. Before starting her own Interior Design firm, Stephanie gained invaluable work experience in both residential and hospitality design at top design firms: ICRAVE, Mark Hampton LLC, and Mark P. Finlay Interiors. She is a graduate of the MFA Interior Design Program at Parsons, the New School for Design.
With a life-long passion for hospitality and travel, Stephanie pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration at Cornell University. After working in hotel operations for several years, she went to work as a Project Manager and Owner’s Representative at Hospitality 3 LLC. While at Hospitality 3, Stephanie worked on large scale renovation and redevelopment projects, such as the W Vieques Resort and the Study at Yale hotel.
Stephanie left Hospitality 3 to pursue her MFA in Interior Design. At Parsons, Stephanie won the Kalil Endowment for Smart Design fellowship funding her hospitality research in Manizales, Colombia. Her design work has also been selected for publication and exhibition at the University of Austin, Texas.
Stephanie’s portfolio also includes work for Westin Hotels, Tishman Hotels, James Hotels, Sixty Hotels, Thompson Hotels, OTG and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
the executive team
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Sophia Fulmer's background is in fashion & retail. She is a buyer with over 17 years in the retail and mrchandising industry. She has worked for top companies such as Macys, Express, DSW, and Apricot Lane boutiques.
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Kim has over 20 years of experience in the Architecture Design and Interior Design Industry. A graduate of Pratt Institute. Kim's portfolio includes Soho Beach House, Thompson Hotels, Sixty Hotels, Denihan Hospitality, Marriott, Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises.
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Morgan is a New York based Photo & Content Producer.
She produces photo & video shoots for branded content, editorial and advertising. She's produced content for brands like: Tommy Hilfiger, Gilt Groupe, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth, Lord & Taylor, Hudson’s Bay, & Vince Camuto.
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Lauren was born and raised in New York City where she studied art history and design. Her passion for interiors and color theory cultivated a lifelong career working with prestigious fabric houses, interior designers, artisans, and upholsterers across Europe.
Lauren spent time working as a color specialist with Farrow and Ball working on how to use color in a home. Lauren also spent time with Bernard Thorpe fabrics in the UK specializing in screen printing and developing patterns and different colorways in their products.
