David Richerson
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Interior Designer skilled in use of color and texture. Adds personal touches that customize each room in unique and eye-catching ways.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Clive Daniel Home
Sarasota, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Conducted site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.
- Advised client on space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Used computer-aided drafting and related software to produce construction documents.
Operations Project Manager
Altec Engineering
Clearwater, FL
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Interior Technical Designer
Interiors by Steven G.
Pompano Beach, Florida
01.2013 - 07.2020
- Produced interior drawings of numerous luxury public spaces and high end residential project designs
- Attend client/developer meetings to provide personal customer service
- Assisted in color and material selections, coordinated construction documents with interior design documents, site visits, and synchronized construction administration of onsite renovations and alterations
- Currently taking the NCIDQ exam to become a licensed interior designer.
Per Diem Consulting
Myself
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Various ranges of responsibilities and duties between present and my last full time position
- Assist in the design and construct design drawings of complete sets of various interior design projects on AutoCAD with designers and developers
- Manage properties for various individuals and oversee maintenance of these properties
- Donate time with city officials and civic leaders in visioning future ideas for neighborhoods and city.
Associate / Senior Designer
Berrie Architecture & Design
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for overall implementation of ongoing design projects
- Worked directly with the customers daily
- Manage project timelines, budget, vendors, value estimate, and task assignment to staff
- Initiate design implementation of high rise construction projects
- Ensure compliance with all building codes, not only meeting but exceeding the south Florida building code working toward the ultimate goal of neighborhood compatibility
- Submit and adapt plans for city plan review committees working closely with public and private stakeholders to meet criteria established by all parties.
Interior Technical Designer
Interiors by Steven G.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Produced interior construction drawings of various public spaces and residential project designs
- Attended owner/consultant meetings to provide personal customer service
- Assisted in color and material selections, coordinated construction documents with interior design documents, site visits, and synchronized construction administration of onsite renovations and alterations.
Architectural Designer
Berrie Architecture & Design
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2000 - 01.2004
- In charge of all project designs, owner meetings, building and unit designs, color and material selections
- Managed construction documents, coordinated with consultants, site visits, provided construction administration and executed office management duties
- Worked directly with the clients to provide a personal customer service.
Project Manager/Draftsman
Zakatect/Zakaspace
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Responsible for construction documents and coordination between consultants and site visits while overseeing construction administration
- Worked closely with the interior designers and their client’s daily
- Created schematic space plans for projects
- Coordinated changes with consultants and worked closely with the project designers
- Berrie Architecture & Design was this company's Architect, I was their employee.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Southern Illinois University
01.1995
Skills
- Sketching
- Interior Design
- Color and Material Application
- Interior Architectural Detailing
- Product Specifications
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Graphic Presentations
- Material Selection
- Design Research
- Visual Design
- CAD Drafting
- Specification Writing
- Vendor Sourcing
- Visual Product Development
- Design Presentation
- Product Selection
- Budget Management
- 2D and 3D Modeling
- Adobe Photoshop
- Space Planning
- Digital Photography
- Drafting
- Hand Sketching
- Concept Development
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sales Expertise
- Project Management
- Client Communication
- Marketing Support
- Cost Estimation
- Photography
- Lighting Design
- Graphic Design
Skills
+10 years up to release 2017, Yes, Yes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interior Designer
Clive Daniel Home
09.2022 - Current
Operations Project Manager
Altec Engineering
09.2021 - 09.2024
Interior Technical Designer
Interiors by Steven G.
01.2013 - 07.2020
Per Diem Consulting
Myself
01.2008 - 01.2013
Associate / Senior Designer
Berrie Architecture & Design
01.2006 - 01.2008
Interior Technical Designer
Interiors by Steven G.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Architectural Designer
Berrie Architecture & Design
01.2000 - 01.2004
Project Manager/Draftsman
Zakatect/Zakaspace
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science -
Southern Illinois University