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Kelly Long

Kelly Long

Buffalo, NY, US

 

About 

Interior Designer with extensive experience; awarded LEED Green Associate. Accomplished in all aspects of the design process with a high level of focus on space planning, attention to detail and sustainable design. Capable of handling multiple projects at the same time, while speaking with knowledge and confidence when working with clients.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

SAGE Dining Services, Lutherville, MD, US, Marketing Project Manager

Management of Proposals - develop sales proposal drafts, ensure all RFP requirements are addressed, perform quality and compliance checks on documents throughout the process, ensure deadlines are met.
Create floorplans, 2D & 3D drawings/renderings of dining rooms and serveries for private schools and private colleges nationwide and in Canada.
Interact with operations to assemble the most efficient use of space to increase sales and manage traffic patterns

Nov 2016 - current
 

Freelance, Western New York, Interior Designer

Creative Remodeling, Orchard Park NY, Interior Designer, 2015-present
Director of Design – Planning of client’s interior and exterior spaces, coordination of company’s graphic design and marketing.
Architectural drawings, renderings, FF&E specification.

Directbuy, Western New York & Pennsylvania, Interior Designer/Cabinetry Designer, 2006-2011, 2014-present
Assist clients with space planning, budgeting and managing of projects. Specifying and ordering products from over 700 manufactures.
Furnished Rental, Williamsville NY, Project Manager/Interior Designer, 2011
Redesign commercial space into residential, space planning and FF&E.
Manage construction and budget.

Getzoni 1920s Renovation, Lancaster NY, Head Interior Designer, 2010
Assist architect with interior and exterior plans for complete renovation and addition maintaining existing character.
Organizing reuse and donation of materials.

Jan 2007 - Oct 2016
 

New York Kitchen & Bath, Depew, NY, US, Interior & Cabinetry Design

Assist clients and contractors with FF&E selection, specification and ordering. Provide detailed architectural drawings, renderings and specifications.

Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
 

Len-co Lumber, Clarence, NY, US, Interior & Cabinetry Design

Expand product lines and increase sales within the interior finishing department. Space planning, budgeting, specifying and ordering of materials.

May 2011 - Sep 2012
 

Keenan Development 2000, Cheektowaga, NY, US, Head Interior Designer

Assist architects and engineers with blueprints.
Work with clients on selection and ordering of materials.
Assign plans, specifications and communicate direction to contractors.
Reduce timeline, budget and error.

Jan 2007 - Mar 2011
 

Education 

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), New York, NY, US, Masters, Sustainable Interior Environments

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
 

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Jul 2000 - Mar 2004
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills