Beth Smithson
Andover,MA
Summary
Successful Interior Design Consultant adept at managing small to large-scale commercial interior projects.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Principal
Scopo Design LLC
Andover, MA
09.2017 - Current
- Create professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Produce content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Collaborate closely with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Drawings: design floor plans and elevations for both in-house review and presentation to client. Frequently work with architects on drawing coordination. Implement client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
- Assist clients with budget considerations regarding selection of finish products and materials, construction details, lighting, and commercial furniture. Some projects also require artwork, window treatment, and accessory coordination.
- Assist clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences, user needs, and budget.
- Review project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
Senior Interior Designer
TMD Designs LLC
North Hampton, NH
03.2008 - 08.2017
- Project manager and interior designer on commercial projects. Projects consisted of primarily senior living (all levels of care from independent through skilled nursing) and occasional multi-family housing. Project sizes ranged widely from 7K SF - 50K SF+.
- Coordinated with various architects on all drawing coordination, budgets, and schedules.
- Many projects were phased in construction due to occupancy; this required teamwork and coordination from both the design team and facility managers.
- For some projects in the midwest, compiled master plan building specs for future construction work and company branding opportunities. This crossed several disciplines including finishes and materials, furniture, and lighting.
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Tsoi/Kobus + Associates
Cambridge, MA
06.1997 - 05.2007
- Designed floor plans, elevations, RCPs, and material boards for both in-house team review and presentation to client. Strong concept-based design approach.
- Team approach: collaborative solutions with interior designer, architect(s), engineers, contractors.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with user needs and budget. With larger size healthcare projects, budgets ranged from 300K - 1m+. Directed the bidding process for furniture dealer selections where necessary.
INTERIOR DESIGNER
TRO
Newton, MA
09.1994 - 08.1997
- Interior designer within architectural firm specializing in healthcare projects.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, other relevant drawings, and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes, furniture packages, and light fixture selections.
Education
Master of Arts - Interior Design
MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Arlington, VA1994
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts Studio And Art History
College Of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA1990
Skills
- Interior Design Concepts
- AutoCad 2D: all CDs
- Material selection and specs
- Lighting selection and specs
- Commercial furniture selection and specs
- Adherence to given budgets
- Collaborative approach to design solutions
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
- Upon request, specification of window treatments, artwork and accessories
Prior Senior Living Projects
Aviv Healthcare (local and in Midwest)
Omega Healthcare (Midwest)
Wingate Senior Living
Whitefield Senior Living
Legacy Lifecare: various projects in Chelsea, Longmeadow, Peabody and Jamaica Plain, MA
Timeline
Interior Design Principal
Scopo Design LLC
09.2017 - Current
Senior Interior Designer
TMD Designs LLC
03.2008 - 08.2017
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Tsoi/Kobus + Associates
06.1997 - 05.2007
INTERIOR DESIGNER
TRO
09.1994 - 08.1997
Master of Arts - Interior Design
MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts Studio And Art History
College Of The Holy Cross
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