Experienced, licensed Interior Designer with proficiency in all aspects of the design process. Motivated to excel in field. Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to creating functional and aesthetic environments based on each client’s individual requirements. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking aptitudes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Programming
• Vision Concept Creation
• Space Planning
• Reflected Ceiling Plans
• Finish Selection and Specification
• Furniture Selection and Specification
• Window Treatment Design
• Millwork Design
• AutoCAD 2006 & 2008
• Power Point, Photo Shop Elements
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• Data Magic, Design Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Boca Grande Design, Inc. – Boca Grande, FL 2007- September 2008 & December 2008 – April 2009
Interior Designer
Worked as an employee through September 2008 and then December to April worked with owner in a free lance capacity as self-employed. Worked with high end clients to design the renovation of their condominiums and homes. Utilize AutoCAD 2006 to move walls and rooms as needed, creatively design kitchens, bathrooms and custom millwork. Work with clients to select cabinet styles, counters, hardware and interior finishes. Create visual presentation materials to enable the client and other team members to visualize the end results. Collaborate with the construction team, cabinet makers and installers to achieve the design goals.
CLUB DESIGN GROUP, INC - Port Charlotte, FL 2003-2007
Senior Designer
Successfully design Hospitality Renovation Projects from start to finish, including country clubs, yacht clubs, fitness centers and pro shops. Create functional and aesthetic multi-function facilities. Team with clients, architects, general contractors, product reps and vendors and manage communications with all parties. Collaborate with client to determine vision concept for project. Analyze floor plans/existing buildings and space plan, using AutoCAD 2006, to create appropriate adjacencies, traffic flow and room dimensions to function for client , Ensure each project conforms to ADA code compliance. Select appropriate flooring, wall and ceiling materials for each area of the building. Select finish colors of each material to work with vision concept. Select appropriate furniture, fixtures, accessories, artwork, etc to work with necessary function of the space and to work with the vision concept. Creatively design custom window treatments. Design custom millwork for public areas, service areas and bar design. Collaborate with installers to install flooring products, wall finishes, furnishings and accessories. Create visual presentation materials to enable the client and other team members to visualize the end results using various methods including elevations, renderings, collages, floor plans, color boards and power point presentations.
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES - Sarasota, FL 2000-2001
Interior Designer
Creatively analyze and design Corporate Environments for a large Steelcase Dealership. Space plan and create floor plans, including multi-floor facilities, using AutoCAD 2000. Analyze existing spaces and inventory existing systems and free-standing furniture for large projects. Specify furnishings, flooring and wall finishes. Analyze floor plans for ADA code compliance.
OFFICE FURNITURE & DESIGN CENTER – Fort Myers, FL 1996-2000
Design Consultant
Collaborate with Sales People and Clients to create functional Corporate environments for a large Steelcase Dealership. Analyze existing spaces and inventory existing furniture for small and large reconfigurations and new layouts. Creatively space plan large, open floors to accommodate multi-function activities. Space plan and create floor plans using AutoCAD 14, Cadvance and Giza. Specify furniture, flooring, wall finishes and accessories. Successfully oversee installation of all furnishings. Prepare contract documents for client approval. Carefully and methodically field dimension and document multi-floor buildings. Place Purchase Orders for Flooring and Wall Finishes. Analyze floor plans for ADA code compliance.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN - Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 1994
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS - Jacksonville University, Jacksonville FL 1988
MINOR IN ART HISTORY, GRADUATED CUM LAUDE
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