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Lori Higgins

Lori Higgins

Multifaceted Designer/Artist
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Creative and talented design professional with expertise in a variety of areas including construction design, CAD programs, interior design, detailed construction project management to insure deadlines are met, pre and post construction preparation, working with high-end clientele selecting product using budgetary guidelines. Familiarity with pulling permits for jobs, coordinating trades on site, and doing client walk thrus. I have designed over 100 residential and commercial design projects in the past 20 years and will provide outstanding client references upon request. Certified Interior Designer offering 20-year history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. Experienced design leader, skilled in writing proposals, delivering client presentations and building key relationships to grow client base.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Design and Project Management

Rosebox Studio Design
06.2014 - Current

Designer of interior and exterior spaces. Drawings and photos of projects available upon request. Managing all design aspects including selection of all finishes. Have also designed outdoor project spaces including pools.

  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with contractors and vendors.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Home Depot, Inc.
09.2002 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Proficient in CAD/2020 Technologies
  • Whole house designer specializing in kitchen and bath renovation and design utilizing 2020 CAD drawing system
  • Working with clientele and contractors from concept and design to project end, including coordinating trades on site to final job walk. Have completed over 200 kitchens to customer satisfaction, staying within budgetary guidelines.
  • In store design consultant for all aspects of home design including flooring, paint and wall coverings, window treatments, furnishings and accents. In depth knowledge of flooring, plumbing and electrical, millworks, etc. My position included meeting clients, measuring job for customer needs, assessing construction viability for structural changes and each step through to the end of final product. Reordering when necessary, and staying with job through any and all errors on the part of vendors, installers, etc.
  • Arranged, organized, and conducted all 'Do-It-Herself' women's workshops and clinics as a community outreach to engage women in more aspects of home improvement, which included selling the project.
  • Consistently performing in top tier of sales for my entire tenure with The Home Depot.
  • Consistently performed at the highest level of customer service, winning many merit awards from the management, including monetary bonuses for performance and customer service.
  • Proficient in CAD/2020 Technologies
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.

Affiliations

IATSE Editors Guild, 776

Timeline

Freelance Design and Project Management - Rosebox Studio Design
06.2014 - Current
Kitchen and Bath Designer - Home Depot, Inc.
09.2002 - 06.2014
Otis Parsons Institute of Design - , Design

Certification

pro`tools certified, 2020 certified kichen designer

Work Availability

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Education

Design

Otis Parsons Institute of Design, Los Angeles, CA

Work Preference

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Part TimeContract WorkFull Time