Senior Interior Designer offering 20 years of experience designing innovative, functional spaces focused on creative aesthetic design.
History of success in collaborating with a design team and vendors while managing construction teams to complete projects and contribute to the success of the company.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, adept at multi-tasking and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Interior Designer
Richmond American Homes
10.2013 - Current
Managed all phases of the design process including programming, space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.
Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
Mentored junior designers to enhance their skills and improve team productivity through knowledge sharing and professional development.
Developed comprehensive design plans, elevations, and details for a range model design projects.
Devised project budgets to track expenses and avoid cost overruns.
Stayed current on industry trends by attending trade shows and incorporating new ideas into innovative design concepts.
Maximized space utilization by designing efficient furniture layouts and storage solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time to meet all deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Supervised on-site installations, ensuring accurate execution of design plans and maintaining strict quality standards.
Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
Interior Designer/Project Manager
Ablyss Custom Furniture/Miller Design Resource
01.2008 - 10.2013
Construction documents, space planning, color scheme selection, custom drapery/bedding design, accessory selection, furniture/material specifications, purchasing, final installation, project scheduling, custom furniture design, shipping and receiving, client interaction, customer service, project proposals, invoices, manage all phases of furniture design, furniture shop drawings, project documentation and research, participate in project execution to insure that all tasks are successfully performed and all deliverables are met in a timely manner.
Processed purchase orders, invoices, and customized work orders, prepared and updated project status reports, quality control, managed financial aspects of each project through its conclusion.
Prepared timesheets and recorded all expenses.
Interior Designer
Lantz-Boggio Architects
01.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Living and Healthcare Design
Conceptual design, color scheme selection, client presentation, design development, space planning, AutoCAD, construction documents, as built, field measurement, custom casework/millwork
Finish and FF& A specifications, barrier free codes, budget control, selection of lighting, accessory, artwork, furniture and finish materials
Procurement management and final installation
Interior Designer
Designworks Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Coordinate the development of each project, budget control, create presentation boards, space planning, furniture and fabric selections, specifications, finish and paint selections, custom built-in elevations, tile elevations for kitchen and bath, custom wall elevations, field measurement, custom soft goods and drapery, selecting and purchasing of accessories, and final installation of projects.
Interior Design Assistant
Total Image Interiors
01.2004 - 03.2004
AutoCAD, elevations, drafting, space planning, vendor contact, resource librarian, material selections, attended client meetings, furniture selection, specifications, and field measure
Receptionist
Vacation Hospitality
01.2001 - 01.2004
Data entry, customer service, and secretarial duties.
Resource Assistant/Receptionist
Slifer Designs
01.2000 - 01.2001
Vendor contact, material selection, specification booklets, furniture selections, data entry, customer service, secretarial duties.