Passionate about transforming space to meet ever changing office needs and trends
SUMMARY
As an experienced designer, I focus on putting clients at ease while educating them on the design process, and ensuring that projects remain on track to meet budgets and schedules. I have a proven track record of providing design and implementation services for hundreds of thousands of square feet of tenant office space in the greater Hartford area.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cushman & Wakefield, Farmington, CT, US, Interior Designer for all UTC Companies
Rebecca joined Cushman & Wakefield in March 2017 as a Designer for UTC companies throughout North America and split off to be on the Otis team in January 2020. Rebecca programs, space plans and creates tenant improvement packages for Otis locations in the USA, Canada, Mexico and northern South America. In addition to these tasks, Rebecca has updated the Program template, Tenant Improvements Note/Spec templates, and Drawing templates. Rebecca was integral in helping to develop the Otis space and furniture standards for the “Office of the Future” initiative. Rebecca also led the AutoCAD software upgrade and Revit software research.
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co, East Hampton, CT, US, Tap Room Beertender
Poured craft beer tasters at this seasonal farm brewery located in a barn on weekends for two years with my neighbors, the owners of FOC.
www.fatorangecatbrewco.com
The Furniture Barn Inc., Cheshire, CT, US, Assistant
I worked here as a temporary employee for a month as an admin & designer assistant Jan. 30, 2017 to Feb. 26, 2017
Ambrose Design Group, Hartford, CT, US, Interior Designer
Lead Designer: space programming, block and space planning, multiple building test fits, working drawings, elevations, details, sections, millwork detailing, 3D drawings, color and finish selections, writing note/specs, product research, specifying green products and office furniture, project and construction management
Facility Analysis: code compliance, ADA analysis, building area analysis, space analysis/restacking
Office Management: kept the office running smoothly by frequently meeting with product representatives to stay current, purchasing supplies, paying bills, responsible for office maintenance
Notable clients included: AECOM, Aspen Re, Beacon Health Options (formerly Value Options), Brown and Brown, BSC Group, CBIA, CT Innovations, CNA, Corporate Translations, CSC, George Weiss Associates, Hartford Steam Boiler, Kleinfelder, Lochner, Michael Baker Engineering, Milliman, MTU Aero Engines, Tallan, Wolters Kluwer TyMetrix
On call space planner for the following office buildings and office parks:
Corporate Ridge, 55 & 175 Capital Boulevard and 500 Enterprise Drive, Rocky Hill
I-91 Tech Center, Buildings 1-5, Brook Street, Rocky Hill
Windsor Executive Park, 80 Lamberton Road
Salmon Brook Park, 300, 500 & 655 Winding Brook Drive, Glastonbury
RiverBend Executive Park, 55 & 77 Hartland Street, East Hartford
Metro Center, One State Street, State House Square, Hartford
UMASS Health Education Office, Amherst, MA, US, Graphic Designer
Conceptualized ideas, created layouts, specified graphic type, and provided illustrations for camera ready artwork for publication of: Newsletters, Flyers, Posters, Brochures, Signage, Displays, and Advertisements
West Custom Workroom, Lebanon, CT, US, Seamstress and Assistant to Designer
Constructed and installed custom made window treatments, duvets, pillows, and other accessories, while also assisting with pattern making
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, US, Bachelors, BFA in Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Art History Minor
GPA 3.7, graduated cum laude
BFA Project: The Gables, A Celebration of Life, A Living Environment for People with AIDS
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, US, Graphic Design
The goal was to develop an art portfolio to apply to UMASS accredited Interior Design program.
GPA 3.3
Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT, US, General Studies
Associates Degree in General Studies
GPA 3.5
