Allison Vaughn

• Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Designed and implemented new features and enhancements to improve existing design plans.
• Preparation of Mood Boards for visual presentations and sourcing new decor/furniture.
• Attending ARCOM board meetings for city permit approvals.
• Attending specialized events hosted by exquisite retailers and real estate firms.
• Reviewing Architectural plans.

• Completed updating/adding furniture at the Yale Club of New York City.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Entering projects/furniture/pricing into Studio Designer.
• Assisted lead designers in completing installs for numerous projects located in the tri-state area.(Carson/Holt/Stopnik/Stanton/Kapnick/Villacorta/Keele)
• Maintained direct communication with clients to ensure a transparent design process from concept to install.
• Maintained consistent communication with vendors to manage trade accounts and quotes.
• Successfully actualized initial project schemes by sourcing fabrics, wallcoverings, etc at local and global vendors. (D&D, Temple Studio, Studio Four)
• Designed early project schemes and mood boards for client share.
• Created project paint/wall/lighting schedules.
• Used Studio Designer to manage ordering/purchasing and sending proposals/invoices to clients.

• Crafted elevated, differentiated, and on-brand design deliverables that aligned with strategic goals.
• Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
• Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Liaison between high end clients to meet design and project needs.
• Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.

• Provide relevant design advice, product knowledge and product recommendations.
• Proposed potential solutions for design optimization, challenges and improvements.
• Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
• Follow up on all orders and estimates, order flow, raise any client issues or order issues immediately to leadership for assistance in solving.
• Assist in receipt of shipments, transfers, as well as merchandising; ensure selling floor is adequately presented and stocked to brand standard.
• Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
• Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.

● Interfaced effectively with design team members, including contractors
and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
● Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that
met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
● Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material
boards for review and presentation.
● Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections & textile
presentations.
● Developed project design documents and presentations for clients to
seek construction approval.
● Specified and selected furniture, fixtures and lighting conditions to
achieve desired effects.
● Cultivated strong working relationships with construction crews and
project managers to achieve interior design goals.

● Preparation of Boards with Specific FF&E Selections for the 75-story SLS hotel.