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Damani King

Damani King

Norwalk, CT, US

 

About 

I have been in the kitchen and bath industry for over 15 years which has provided me with many opportunities to work and develop my craft through a variety of roles.  I am very detail oriented, possess a keen eye for proportions, and I am comfortable working independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

I joined Christopher Peacock Cabinetry in 1998 as a lead draftsperson to head the Company’s transition from hand drawing to AutoCAD.  Three years later, I became Christopher Peacock’s personal design assistant where I learned to design and manage projects through their lifecycle.  After 6 years with Christopher Peacock, I joined Klaff’s Inc. as a Project Design Manager and Design Director. As Project Design Manager, I oversaw projects through completion as well as shared my knowledge and expertise with staff experiencing challenging design issues.  As Design Director, I was responsible for designing the Company’s new showroom in Scarsdale, NY.  I have helped design a number of displays for the Company’s private label cabinetry line and helped design all projects for high profile clientele and Showhouses.  

I have been fortunate to have worked with many brands, including Christopher Peacock, Mark Wilkinson English Bespoke Fitted Furniture, Rutt handcrafted cabinetry, and Neff Kitchens.   I was an integral part in a bathroom and kitchen design that won a NKBA (Kitchen and Bath Association) award. 

Employment 

Klaff's, Norwalk, CT, US, Design Director-Design Coordinator

Manage the production of all engineering CAD drawings and maintained software files.
Work in coordination with the project team and using the latest 2D and 3D CAD software.
Assist in writing and reviewing documentation for production sign-off.
Communicate with mill shop daily to insure designs are followed and executed properly.
Produce CAD documents in support of estimating activity.
Building relationships between site team and the customers.
Ensure all the industry codes and standards are upheld.
Design showroom displays, show house projects and high profile client projects.
Designed new showrooms in Scarsdale New York

Apr 2003 - current
 

Christopher Peacock Bespoke Cabinetry, Greenwich, CT, US, Design Assistant-Draftsperson

Design and Manage kitchen and bath projects through their lifecycle
Managed the production of all engineering CAD drawings and maintained software files.
Worked in coordination with the project team and using the latest 2D and 3D CAD software.
Wrote and reviewed documentation for production sign-off.
Communicated with shop daily to insure designs are followed and executed correctly.
Produced CAD document in support of estimating activity.
Built relationships between site team and the customers.

Mar 1998 - Apr 2003
 

Education 

Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT, US, Architecture

Sep 1995 - Jun 1997
 

Awards 

2012
 

Bathroom Design Fairfield County Chapter of ASID, 1st Place

2010
 

Bathroom Design, 2nd Place

2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills