Energetic, knowledgeable and experienced commercial Interior Design professional in search of an opportunity to help your company expand new business and strengthen current client relationships through effective project management and superior interior design experience.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Furniture Consultant for Imagine Schools - Georgia, providing guidance, direction, project management and sourcing for the furniture needs of three charter schools
• Project Designer for RBC Bank, developing company standards for both their headquarters in the Synergy Building and their new branch locations throughout the Atlanta metro area
• Creative Furniture Consultant for Philips Design, establishing new furniture standards and layout for the department while maintaining the specific needs of this energetic team
• First to specify a product line offered by one manufacturer, finding significant software and symbol library issues that led to a trouble-shooting collaboration with their development team
• Client feedback regarding my performance: “Exceptional service, quick turnaround on projects, friendly, willing to go one step further than expected to achieve goals, always has a solution or suggestion that positively impacts the project.â€
EXPERIENCE:
Space+Plan+Design, LLC Alpharetta, GA
Independent Design Professional/Owner, October 2007 – Present
• Marketing and promotion of company’s services
• Establish and maintain project parameters and budgets
• Collaborate with project participants to ensure expectations are met in a timely manner
• Responsible for accurate fiscal documentation of business records
• Evaluate furniture requirements and review inventory of existing furniture
• Prepare furniture specification and workstation standards
• Facilitate expansion and relocation planning for companies in transition
• Prepare schematic design for client’s budgetary approval
Williams - Sonoma Buford, GA
Associate, November 2005 – September 2008
• Supplied first-class customer service to all visitors
• Participated in continuing education of new and existing products and services
• Assisted in training new associates
• Accurate use of point-of-sale registers, maintaining accurate cash drawer at all times
• Demonstrated cooking techniques and recipes during store hours
• Restocked and built on-floor product displays according to superior company standards
• Conducted accurate yearly inventory
TurnerBoone Contract Atlanta, GA
Designer/Project Manager, April 2007 – October 2007
• Space planning and furniture pricing for various projects of all sizes
• Tracked orders to insure prompt scheduled delivery
• On-site management of furniture installations to maintain accurate project completion
• Company representative at project and construction meetings
• Consulted with sub-contractors to coordinate and maintain project deadlines and client expectations
• Instituted and maintained interior design department standards
• Organized implementation and training of new and updated software applications
• Mentored junior-level designer, sharing a professional attitude and work ethic
Atlantic Business Systems Lawrenceville, GA
Design Department Manager, August 2004 – April 2007
• Managed incoming projects by assessing needs and timelines
• Delegated assignments to the appropriate personnel based on employee skill level and deadline
• Instituted and maintained company standards for drawings and pricing formats
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Atlantic Business Systems (continued) Lawrenceville, GA
• Organized implementation and training of new and updated software applications, maintaining plotters and computer equipment
• Reviewed drawings and specifications for errors and omissions
• Coordination of department staffing, including position descriptions, interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals and terminations
• Encouragement and promotion of the continuous task of process improvement
• Planned and executed company events, meetings and team-building seminars
Senior Designer, March 2000 – August 2004
• Completed projects both large and small within a reasonable time frame with accuracy and precision
• Created successful furniture layouts based on client’s needs and specifications
• Developed finish and material selections
• Translated furniture design and finish selections into presentation materials using rendering techniques and finish boards
• Developed as-built furniture and architectural layouts using industry software (AutoCAD)
Corporate Environments, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Designer/Specification Writer, November 1999 – March 2000
• Supported the furniture specification needs of a team of three top-producing sales people
• Participated in corporate training at manufacturer’s location in a week-long training session
• Hands-on learning of manufacturer’s product offering including specification and installation
• Provided detailed furniture drawings to installations crews
Office Pavilion/National Systems Inc. Norcross, GA
Junior Designer, October 1997 – November 1999
• Responsible for specifying systems furniture under the supervision of the department director
• Reviewed specifications and drawings of other team members to insure accuracy
• Attended client meetings with sales person to obtain information regarding current projects
Janice Harding Interior Design Atlanta, GA
Internship, January 1995 – March 1995
• Maintained sample library
• Scheduled meetings with furniture and finish representatives
• Data entry of project information using spreadsheets
• Supported interior design staff by pulling samples and finishes for client meetings
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Applied Arts - Central Michigan University, December 1993
Major - Interior Design, Minor - Art History
• AutoCAD R13 Course Completion, April 1997 - Gwinnett Technical Institute
SKILLS:
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Cap and Project Spec specification programs; QuickBooks Pro; MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; Internet Explorer and Google Chrome
• Typing Speed of 60 words per minute
AFFILIATIONS:
• Associate Member of IIDA #387166
• Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce (hYPe) Young Professionals Member
• Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Member
• Golden Referrals - Cumberland Member
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