Experienced in Construction and Design with over 18 years in the industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction with a skilled eye for design.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Permit Expediter
Gulf Life Permitting
Fort Myers, FL
08.2013 - Current
Submit, track and Issue permitting for all Residential, Commercial and Trade permitting.
Maintained responsibility for customer issues and provided end-to-end Permitting resolution using available resources and Relationships with multiple SWFL Building and Health Departments.
Met with Contractors and design teams to address conflicts and reach appropriate permitting solutions for their projects.
Coordinated paperwork and inspections required for each type of building to keep workflows running smoothly.
Used personal expertise to assist with completion of all required documents needed to process permit submittals.
Design Consultant
Ethan Allen Design Center
Estero, FL
10.2007 - 07.2013
Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
Created visual concepts either by hand or with assistance of computer programs.
Maintained design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings.
Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
Consulted with Clients to identify design requirements for each project.
Interior Design Assistant
Design Works Of South West Florida
Bonita Springs, FL
08.2006 - 10.2007
Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments.
Conducted market research to understand trends and customer preferences.
Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
Managed design libraries of resources.
Scheduled home consultations to present sample fabrics and provide furniture and accessory recommendations.
Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
Interior Design Assistant
Robb And Stucky
Bonita Springs, FL
01.2004 - 07.2006
Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
Completed order information by filling out order forms and handling cash advances and receipts.
Gathered interior design goals from clients and explained options.
Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Seminole Community College
Lake Mary, FL
Associate of Arts -
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL
Associate of Arts -
Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL
High School Diploma -
Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers, FL
05.2001
Skills
Project Requirements
Construction Documentation
Material Selection
Design Solutions
Client Needs Assessment
Presentation Materials
Client Relationships
Scheduling and Coordinating
Effective Communication
Product Installation
Special Design Projects
Timeline
Permit Expediter
Gulf Life Permitting
08.2013 - Current
Design Consultant
Ethan Allen Design Center
10.2007 - 07.2013
Interior Design Assistant
Design Works Of South West Florida
08.2006 - 10.2007
Interior Design Assistant
Robb And Stucky
01.2004 - 07.2006
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Seminole Community College
Associate of Arts -
Valencia Community College
Associate of Arts -
Edison Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Myers High School
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