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Jt Christensen

Jt Christensen

Philadelphia, PA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Akropolis Marble and Granite, Colmar, PA, US, interior design

Design and sell marble, granite and tile projects. In-home consultations, renderings, specifications & purchasing. Maintain client relationships with various builders, oversee large residential projects.

May 2015 - current
 

Studio:christensen, Philadelphia, PA, US, Interior Designer

Current: Residential kitchen & bath renovations: structural, material, fixture & furnishing design: renderings, CAD drawings & specifications. Manage contractors & over-see through completion. Maintain client base – both home owners & builders. Maintain e-commerce site with supplemental furnishings (studiochristensen.com).
Past: Designed & managed multiple healthcare & hospitality projects - branding & design - Health Department zoning for Hospitality.
Past: Oversaw a contemporary art & furnishings gallery for 4 years in Rittenhouse (2008-2012).
Client list: Allan Domb Real-estate, Cava International, Colonial Marble & Granite, Friends of Schuylkill River Park, Rittenhouse Row, HipCityVeg (multiple), Hopper Medicine (multiple), Human Rights Campaign, Michael Carosella Builders, OCF Realty, OCF Coffee House (multiple), thecondoshop.com & Yogorino.

Jul 2008 - current
 

Colonial Cava, Philadelphia, PA, US, Interior Designer

Design and sell marble, granite and tile projects. In-home consultations, renderings, specifications & purchasing. Maintain client relationships with various builders, oversee large residential projects.

Feb 2013 - May 2015
 

Knoll, Philadelphia, PA, US, Intern

Assisted multiple Representatives (A and D, Government, Healthcare, KnollStudio...etc).
Prepared and updated all literature binders and sample sets for multiple architecture firms
Managed sample furniture on loan

Sep 2007 - Sep 2008
 

BoConcept, Philadelphia, PA, US, Design Consultant

Designed residences (furnishings & custom furniture) (Murano, Ritz Carlton, Liberty One…)
Managed projects from design phase through installation

Mar 2007 - Jun 2008
 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Designers' Assistant

Assisted interior design office with various projects and all administrative tasks
Coordinated intra-campus moves

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
 

Education 

Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, interior design

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
 

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