Kidson Land Company, San Francisco, CA, US, Interior Architect and Designer

I am currently employed as an 'Interior Architect and Designer' at Kidson Land Company. I accepted this position because I was granted the opportunity to be exposed to a wide outlook of the elements it takes to have a successful commercial and residential design.

In my position with Kidson Land Company, as an Interior Architect and Designer, I am heavily involved in every possible perspective of the design process. I work one on one with the lead principle in directing a crew consisting of in-house journeymen carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and mason whom help me execute the design intent with precision. I also have experience with the Berkeley & Oakland Building and Planning departments. My experience with Kidson Land Company has afforded me the opportunity to work independently, from sketches evolving into occupancy. I have come to understand the importance noting each detail involved with every trade and fixture. My experience has also acquainted me with the knowledge and persistence it takes to multi-task numerous proposals mean while obtaining new quotes, and tracking shipments.

Residential:
2601 Derby Street. Berkeley (Maybeck, 1899)
-4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, living, family & dining room full remodel
-Arts & Crafts style
-Sketches to Installation -Interior & Exterior color analysis & execution
-Custom Chef’s Kitchen & Cabinets
-Re-Plumbing & Tiling of 3 bathrooms
-Custom Pantry, Linen and Bedroom Closet Designs
-Carpentry Knowledgeable; Floor to Ceiling Redwood Walls throughout home
-Leveled Floors, Doors & Door Frames
-Electrically re-wired throughout to make code compliant
-Purchasing FF&E
-Hardscape & Landscape Design
-Permit applications & Inspections
-Maintained relationship with City Council, Building & Safety, Public Works & Traffic Engineering (in regards to rehabilitating adjacent public park; Willard Park)

Commercial:
4268 Broadway. Oakland - W.C Morse Building
-Space planning & Construction Documents
-Plumbing & Electrical Design
-Landscaping & Hardscape design
-Sourcing & Hiring trades and full time crew members.
-Large scale interior and exterior (courtyard) demo
-Permit submission & Inspections.
-Purchasing all FF&E
-Project Manager & Crew Oversight
-Waterproofing, Masonry & Dry Rot Experience
-Responsible for endorsing hours/pay
-Integral role in designing, showing, and leasing all suites in building
-Maintained relationship with Oakland Public Works to install bike racks in front of building & Moved bus stop across the street

2 South Park. San Francisco
-Created advertising media
-Drafted RFPs to rejuvenate penthouse suite, inc: refinishing hardwood floors, new carpet, lighting, paint, & plumbing.
-Integral role in showing, listing & leasing penthouse flr.
-Worked with tenants design team on behalf of LL

19 South Park. San Francisco
-Drafted RFPs to rejuvenate building, inc: refinishing floors, paint, water heater + plumbing.
-Integral role in showing & leasing entire building.