Capri Hotel, Ojai, CA, US, Assistant Manager
- Greeted incoming guests.
- Created reservation list.
- Supervised staff on duty.
- Coordinated tasks among staff and groundskeepers.
- Relayed guest issues to general managers.
- Provided input for smoother hotel operations.
Daniel Saltee Architects Inc., Ventura, CA, US, Jr. Designer
As a Jr. Designer I:
- Coordinated project deadlines with clients and consultants.
- Consulted clients on feasibility of projects.
- Established drafting standards that included plans, keynotes, details and
templates.
- Communicated underlying issues to Architect and consultants.
- Obtained manufacturer cut sheets and materials specifications.
- Submitted plan sets and plan check comments to County and City Building &
Safety officials.
Design Within Reach Inc., Oxnard, CA, US, Account Executive
My role as an Account Executive was to meet and exceed our studio's monthly sales quota. During my span at Design Within Reach I:
- Continuously exceeded my monthly sales goals.
- Achieved a top five spot on the national account executive list.
- Provided product information by participating in home visits.
- Learned a great deal from the sales lead with years of experience as a
commercial retail Space Planner and Sr. Sales Representative.
- Learned how to speak to highly successful individuals such as the Dean of the
UCLA Architecture School, Lead Snapchat Developer, Movie / Music Producer
and various real estate developers.
Fox Restaurant Concepts, Santa Monica, CA, US, Lead Server
As a Lead Server I became an exceptional public speaker and salesman. These skills were paramount to my success as I:
- Provided guests with flavor profiles while optimizing guest experiences.
- Provided alternatives to those with life threatening allergies.
- Supervised and coordinated catering events for VIP and state politicians.
- Completed food safety checklists for Ecosure Audits.
- Drove sales on wines.
- Addressed any concerns with managers on duty.
Creative Designs in Lighting, Scottsdale, AZ, US, Assistant Lighting Designer
As a Lighting Design Assistant I:
- Issued lighting plans to architects and interior designers.
- Value engineered packages for existing accounts.
- Created load and fixture schedules.
- Attended lighting seminars given by sales representatives.
- Visited job sites to learn safety procedures.
Lightform Lighting, Phoenix, AZ, US, Assistant Lighting Designer
I executed the following tasks in my first design related position:
- Created lighting plans for residential projects.
- Recorded inventory received.
- Assembled and delivered packages for various job sites.
- Used Quickbooks to record inventory and create invoice statements.
Ventura College, Ventura, CA, US, Architecture Science
Associates Degree in Architectural Science
Associates Degree in Architectural Design
Certificate in Architectural Technology
Courses taken:
- Blueprint reading
- Advanced Revit
- Advanced AutoCAD
- Architectural history and model making
Arizona State University, Tempe Camp, AZ, US, Bachelors, Design Studies with Management
Bachelors of Arts in Design Studies from the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts, with an emphasis in Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business
Courses taken:
- Environmental Design
- Architectural Design
- Accounting
- Economics to Building and Design
- Marketing
- Urban Planning
- Energy Sciences
- Calculus
- Product Design and Development
- Human Factors in Design
Deans List, Honorable Mention
Recognized for outstanding academic achievement.
