Amanda J. Sarver
Liberty Twp,OH
Summary
Experienced Interior Designer and leader with over 20 years of experience in steering teams and managing intricate projects to achieve strategic objectives. Renowned for crafting distinctive interior spaces that uphold the highest standards while consistently meeting project timelines and budgets, regardless of scale. Committed to excellence and driving innovation in design while maintaining a focus on functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Interior Design
The Kroger Company
10.2006 - Current
- Manager, Interior Design- current position responsible for managing the Interior Design team and overseeing all Interior Design decisions and direction for The Kroger Company.
- Senior Interior Designer – responsibilities include managing all interior design, store décor, and finish selections for all Kroger Company East Coast Divisions.
- Interior Designer – responsibilities included providing interior design direction for The Kroger Company. As well as developing, coordinating, and disseminating information related to the interior decor for all Kroger Company affiliated stores.
- Fixture Plan Designer – responsibilities included drawing store plans at the direction of divisions and General Office Store Planning personnel. Developing and implementing technically accurate plans in timely manner that were consistent with corporate and division requirements.
Interior Designer
Everybody’s Workplace Solutions
06.2004 - 10.2006
- Interior Designer - responsibilities included meeting with corporate clients to provide creative solutions from start to finish including field measuring, space planning, CAD as-builts to installation drawings for interior building finishes, panel systems, and furniture selections and specs.
Architectural Designer
The Carey Company
11.2003 - 06.2004
- Architectural Designer - responsibilities included working from preliminary concepts (sketches) to produce "Design Intent" drawings for various Audi, Porsche, and Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge dealerships across the country.
Fixture Plan Designer
Design Forum, Inc.
01.2003 - 10.2003
- Fixture Plan Designer - responsibilities included creating / developing comprehensive space plans for major retail chains and financial institutions located throughout the continental United States with a focus on meeting the client's needs while staying in accordance with each specific state's local building code requirements.
Architectural Designer
Dennis R. Beatty, Architect
07.2002 - 01.2003
- Architectural Designer – responsibilities included involvement in all phases of commercial, industrial, and residential project design from client meetings, field surveys / measurements, space planning, and preparation / completion of final construction drawings / documents for jurisdictional submittal.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human and Consumer Sciences, Interior Architecture, Minor in Fine Art
Ohio University
Athens08.2002
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop
- SketchUp / Enscape
- CAP Studio
- Microsoft Office
- Space Planning / Concept Development
- Interior Architectural Detailing
- Color and Material Application
- Product and Architectural Finish Specifications
Accomplishments
- 2020 Top Women in Retail Design Award Recipient
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certified
- FMI Food Retail Leader Certification
- Advisory Board Member VMSD
Timeline
Manager, Interior Design
The Kroger Company
10.2006 - Current
Interior Designer
Everybody’s Workplace Solutions
06.2004 - 10.2006
Architectural Designer
The Carey Company
11.2003 - 06.2004
Fixture Plan Designer
Design Forum, Inc.
01.2003 - 10.2003
Architectural Designer
Dennis R. Beatty, Architect
07.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human and Consumer Sciences, Interior Architecture, Minor in Fine Art
Ohio University