Professional in the area of design, with over ten years of merchandising skills and four years in food service design. Utilizes educational and design experience to exceed clients’ expectations, with skilled and proficient results, using CAD drafting skills and graphic techniques.
Freelance/Self-employed, Mount Laurel, NJ, US, Designer
Provide designing and drafting services for food service and mill-work industries.
OSI PARTNERS, Tampa, FL, US, Design Associate
Responsible for assisting new and remodel restaurant designs with innovative designs to enhance building footprints. Worked on multiple projects from initial design concepts through budget approvals and final completion. Researched and developed building products to assure designs were innovative, current and progressive. Organized and coordinated all aspects of design using both internal and external CAD, Architects and Design Specialists. Supported all aspects of design, including but not limited to: schedule reporting, assisting in revising in house design drawings, red lined revisions in Auto CAD, review documents for accuracy and design intent, communication with all external sources, data collection and drawing distribution. Maintained FTP site communication to all external resources. Interfaced with Equipment Purchasing, Construction, Operations, and Real Estate functions.
The Art Institute of Tampa, Tampa, FL, US, Adjunct Instructor- Lecturer
Created lesson plans to introduce students to the basic principles of food-service design. Course studies included functional usage and conceptual work flow of a commercial kitchen, as well as real world experiences. Participated in midterm and final critiques.
THEODORE BARBER AND COMPANY, Largo, FL, US, Designer
Created detail drawings, MEP drawings and assisted with designing overall floor plans and elevations for corresponding plans using Auto CAD. Participated in project peer review and assembled project Spec Books. Created Food-service presentation boards for current and prospective clients. Digitally recreated hand sketches and diagrams for presentation and construction documents. Responsible for the organization and maintenance of archive drawings and equipment library.
Don Ce Sar Beach Resort, St. Peter Beach, FL,US, Retail Supervisor
Responsible for supervising the daily operations of the gift shops to optimize quality service and profits. Assist with retail inventory, receive and price new merchandise using the Data Works program and markdown merchandise as necessary. Arrange displays to present the merchandise to attract sales and enhance the appearance of the gift shops and hotel. Responsible for New Hire and Departmental Training as per Loews Star Service Standards. Assume all other responsibilities of the gift shops manager in his absence.
The Art Institute of Tampa, Tampa, FL, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Interior Design
