Worked with Senior Project Managers and Executive team members to understand the need for a high end luxury customer experience.
Produced high level Issue for Construction (IFC) drawings from conception to completion utilizing AutoCAD, for Brand Partners, in house remodels, and maintenance projects.
Created and produced custom designs for special projects and fixture design.
Maintained the company CAD standards. This included drawing setup, line types, blocks, plot styles, layer properties and CAD folder management.
Created high level photo realistic renderings for Executive meeting and Brand Partner concepts
Project Manager
Kidkraft, Inc.
10.2009 - 08.2017
Responsible for all aspects of the Global Environment Design team. Which includes leading team through rough concept approvals, concept approval, executive approval for all Global trade shows, pop up shops, & client meeting setup. Design all aspects of the companies interior design remodels. Provide detailed engineered drawings for all fabricated components of design. Conduct meetings with executives to ensure the spatial design is in line with the companies brand identity. Responsible for budgets for all show to ensure we meet company budget. Work directly with fabricators. Responsible for creating show time-line for entire year to ensure projects get designed, fabricated, & shipped on - time. Travel domestically and internationally to manage on - site show installation.
Interior Designer
Boka Powell
01.2007 - 10.2009
Produced construction documents in both AutoCAD and Microstation. Utilized Adobe Photoshop for rendering and presentation purposes. Participated in client programming meetings. Selected finishes for various project types. Produced contract documents from concept to completion. Participated in construction meetings to ensure project quality. Produced custom details for commercial office spaces and hotels. Field verified spaces for construction documents. Consulted directly with MEP's on project requirements.
Design Intern
Vivian - Nichols, Associates
09.2006 - 12.2007
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute of Dallas
01.2006
Skills
100% proficient in:
AutoCad, Sketchup Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Solidworks, Bluebeam, Microstation, 3D Studio Max, Keyshot, & Microsoft Office
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