About
- Twenty Years Professional Interior Design Experience
- Commercial design specializing in healthcare and schools.
- Exceptional technical skills in Revit and other drafting programs.
- Varied roles architectural drafting, interior design, BIM management, project coordination, vendor management, brand implantation.
- Training and firm standards development.
- Owner and Designer of Brake Designs, LLC
- Twelve years of experience serving independent and architecture firms
- Worked on a variety of project sizes from single homes to new high schools.
- Focus on designs that balance usage, beauty, and environment.
- Worked with clients on latest software and communication tools.
- Typically worked with 4-7 architects a year on multiple projects.
- Involvement and Teaching
- Served on the IIDA Board of Directors for the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
- Taught Interior Design and Sustainability at Front Range Community College.
- Attend conferences and trade shows.
- Project Experience
- Managed multi-million-dollar projects simultaneously.
- Interacted with committees, individuals, and health care systems.
- Current Exploration
- Looking for senior design opportunities.
- Prefer Revit / BIM positions.
- Prefer job locations in Colorado, Wyoming, or remote work.
- Open to consider many opportunities.
- Certifications
- NCIDQ certificate No. 25049
- LEED AP
Employment
Brake Designs, LLC,
Fort Collins, CO, US,
Owner and Designer
Interior Architecture and Design Consulting Services
Oct 2012 - current
Front Range Community College,
Fort Collins, CO, US,
Adjunct Instructor
Interior design courses in space planning, sustainable design, Revit, and materials selection and procurement.
Sep 2012 - May 2019
The Neenan Company,
Fort Collins, CO, US,
Interior designer
Collaborated with clients and team to select color, finishes, lighting, and create design elements. Worked with production personnel and venders through completion of their trade. Created and maintained architectural drawings, and coordinated with multiple disciplines.
Mar 2004 - Jan 2012
Education
Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, CO, US,
Bachelors,
Interior Design
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Interior Architecture and Design Program
Minor in Construction Management
Sep 2000 - May 2005
Areas of Specialization
Architecture, Interiors, Construction, Graphic Design / Signage
Skills
NCIDQ certified, Casework Design, ADA + Permit Compliance, Cost EstimatesMaterials & Finishes Selection, Material & Presentation Boards, Enscape, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Detailed drawings, Adobe Creative Suite, Construction Documents, Revit, 3D Modeling And Rendering, LEED Certification, Feng Shui, Biophilia, Procore, Open space, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Mac
