Cathee McKeown

• Work directly with insurance companies, the insured and sub-contractors in completing repairs to “pre-loss” condition due to flood and fire damage.
• Specify appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
• Develop key client relationships, providing design solutions that meet needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
• Implement multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
• Design floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
• Determine personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through in depth client consultations, site meetings and design center appointments
• Review project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.

• Conducted client appointments at the design center for The Infinity Home Collection (custom home division) working one on one with buyers on all interior selections for cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, carpet, paint, interior doors, moldings, lighting, appliances and exterior finishes.
• Collaborated with installers on floorplan and design of kitchen layout, tile installation, coordinating all paperwork for materials and ordering, meeting with product representatives for (cabinetry, carpet, tile, wood flooring) and selecting most innovative and relevant products to keep showroom current and offer a wide variety of selections to our customers.
• Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
• Established user-friendly design system to increase user experience and satisfaction.
• Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
• Successfully navigated multiple jobs, client meetings along with on site visits in a fast paced environment while always maintaining the highest level of detail and customer service

• Served as the lead designer for Touchstone Homes (Genesee Homes sub-division) working with their custom home buyers in making all selections for both interior & exterior finishes.
• Completed various projects ranging from $800k - $1.5 million.
• Executed specific designs and interior finishes for “spec” homes creating design boards submitted to the architectural review committee
• Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
• Worked extensively with job site superintendents to assure quality work from breaking ground to completion.
• Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.

Worked as a Kitchen & Bath Designer for various firms for 9 years before relocating to Colorado

• Utilized computer-aided design (20/20) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
• Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
• Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
• Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
• Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
• Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
• Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.