Deon Douglass
Lewiston,ID
Summary
Innovative Designer and Contractor with a strong background in delivering custom products and overseeing projects from inception to completion. Collaborates effectively with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to achieve design objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer/Contractor
PNW Designworks Inc
Lewiston, ID
02.2019 - Current
- Create product designs in alignment with specifications, design direction and vision.
- Develop mockups or product samples using custom material requirements.
- Examine product samples, adjusting designs to achieve cohesive results.
- Attend trade shows and review design resources to better understand consumer trends.
- Manage project labor and material budget.
- Maintain records of all costs associated with each project, including labor, expenses, material costs, equipment rentals.
- Establish construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Coordinate with suppliers to procure necessary materials.
- Develop innovative solutions to challenging construction problems.
- Review and interpret blueprints, specifications.
- Analyze bids from subcontractors prior to awarding contracts in order to obtain best value services.
- Resolve any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
Owner/Contractor
Forest Industries Resource & Equip./Peanee Designs
Lewiston, ID
01.2002 - 03.2019
- Maintained records for contract files and correspondence.
- Prepared documents including invoices, and bids for submission to appropriate agencies or clients.
- Coordinated a federal contract and delivered equipment and ensured compliance with requirements.
- Managed construction invoicing and material costs.
- Developed and executed design concepts for bespoke furniture, cabinets, and countertops.
- Became a creative resource for contractors and architects by executing highly custom finishes for restaurants and other commercial and residential projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Idaho
Moscow12-1998
Timeline
Designer/Contractor
PNW Designworks Inc
02.2019 - Current
Owner/Contractor
Forest Industries Resource & Equip./Peanee Designs
01.2002 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Idaho