Hello! My name is Robert Whitaker. I am a graduate of the Art Institute of Tampa with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. I have completed courses in drafting, AutoCAD, REVIT Architecture, 3D rendering, project and creative development, kitchen & bath design and space planning. Additionally, I am currently enrolled in the Architectural Program at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA. I am looking to pursue a career in the Interior Design and/or Architectural Design fields. I feel that my education, creative skills, and work experience will assist me in making a valuable contribution to any Architecture or Design firm.
Self-Employeed, San Francisco, CA, US, FRANCHISE/BUSINESS OWNER - The Spice & Tea Exchange of San Francisco
Coordinates and leads retail store management and sales team. Instrumental in the design, floor plan, and layout of the Retail Store location. Train sales associates in the areas of Merchandising, Space Planning, and store Display Layout
WHOLESALE TILE & ASSOCIATES, INC., Tampa, FL, US, Design Intern
Redesigned and created a new space plan for the entire warehouse
facility. Created a business mailer/flyer to send to perspective
business clientele. Completed a total redesign and formulated
plans for the warehouse restroom facilities. Gain real world
knowledge of design business practices
CRATE & BARREL STORES, Mission Viejo, CA, US, Stock Manager
Assisted with all furniture assembly for store displays.
Supervised the training and education of all stock room
employees. Conducted interviews of prospective stockroom
personnel. Oversaw the restructure and redesign of the stockroom layout and merchandise hierarchy. Coordinated delivery and shipping of all store merchandise and consulted with store general manager and store designer regarding merchandise placement and display orientation. Analyzed daily
stock/merchandise reports and conducted weekly audits of employee performance as well as merchandise performance.
Self-Employed - WHITAKER DESIGN CONSULTANTS, Mission Viejo, CA, US, Show Designer
Worked with several band directors and their staffs per season in
conceptualizing and designing competitive marching band and color
guard shows. Responsible for coordinating and managing staffs
and large groups of performers, set design and building and
costume design. Works with and coordinates budgets for staffing,
equipment and costuming.
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
Architectural Design
REVIT
AUTOCAD
The Art Institute – Orange County, CA - Tampa, FL, Orange County, CA - Tampa, FL, Bachelors, Interior Architecture/Design
Honors Graduate – 3.8 GPA (BFA - Interior Design) awards, and honors. Course work in Interior Architectural Design.
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach, CA, US, Business Management
Studied Business Management
PUBLICATIONS 3D DESIGN RENDERINGS PUBLISHED IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF TAMPA INFORMATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL PAMPHLET. 3D FLYTHROUGH DESIGN SHOWN IN STUDENT EXHIBIT SHOWCASING DIGITAL WORK. (ART INSTITUTE OF TAMPA, FL), Other
PUBLICATIONS
3D DESIGN RENDERINGS PUBLISHED IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF TAMPA
INFORMATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL PAMPHLET.
3D FLYTHROUGH
DESIGN SHOWN IN STUDENT EXHIBIT SHOWCASING DIGITAL
WORK. (ART INSTITUTE OF TAMPA, FL)
