Qualifications
Professional:
Estimating
Red Lines
Blueprint Specifications
Qualifying Blueprints
Project Management
Concept Development
Space Planning
Architectural Drafting
Perspectives & Renderings
Product Knowledge
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Architectural Desktop
AutoVIZ
Illustrator
Microsoft Access
Goldmine
Quotewerks
Quick Books
Dream Draper
E PreVue
Curricular projects
Ward Residence 2009
(Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Tampa, FL | 85,000 sq. ft.
Pupello Builders 2008
Freelance Artist
Tampa, FL | Renderings & faux finishes.
The Ritz Ybor 2008
Freelance Marketing Assistance
Ybor City, FL
Objective
To obtain a challenging, growth oriented position with an emphasis in space planning, interior architecture & implementation of sustainable design concepts.
Professional Experience
American Products, Inc. (API)- Tampa, FL
Design & Specifications 9/2011- Present
* Qualify Retail Blueprints & Review Project Specifications.
* Provide Retail Blueprint Redlines & Value Engineered options.
* Assist team in determining materials & building systems for projects.
* Maintain architectural product & technical library.
* Handle projects from conceptual design stage interacting with account management, clients & vendors through proofing stages, quality control, completion and delivery.
* Responsible for compiling all costs associated with specialty products & provide cost proposals.
* Negotiate vendor prices & contracts.
* Establish Relationships with new vendors & expand resource database.
* Estimate GlasWal, brake metal & frameless door retail projects.
* Develop & expand the API Specialty Product Division.
* Increased company profit by $750,000 within an 8 month time frame.
RN Market- Tampa, FL
Marketing Coordinator 1/2010- 8/2011
* Worked closely with clients to develop an overall look & style for printed pieces and advertising materials.
* Created monthly newsletter featuring community interest articles as well as features targeted at increasing business share in target areas.
* Created company budget for travel expenses to limit company spending.
* Created marketing curriculum for the 2011 Indulge Conference.
Administrative Assistant 7/2010- 1/2010
* Resolved departmental problems by creating new methods for company shipments.
* Managed company calendars, scheduling, meetings & course sales.
* Organized and maintained file correspondence, system and other essential records.
* Responsible for preparing all course materials, outgoing mail, email correspondences & certifications.
Studio LTR Design & Consulting- Tampa, FL
Partner & Design Consultant 2/2009- 7/2010
* Responsible for estimating all costs associated with the projects & provide cost proposals to clients for high end residential spaces.
* Conferred with clients to resolve problems or latent conditions that may arise during construction.
* Coordinated fabrication & installation for high end residential renovations.
* Determined practical project requirements & project limitations.
Robb & Stucky- Tampa, FL
Junior Designer 10/2007- 10/2008
* Managed floor to ceiling remodels & design makeovers for residential spaces ranging from $20,000 to $200,000.
* Achieved designs that reflected the functional needs and preferences of the client.
* Coordinated estimates, purchasing, space planning, budget control & vendor contracts.
* Window treatment specialist.
* Compiled all presentation requirements: materials, perspectives, renderings & project budget.
Sales Consultant- Tampa, FL 10/2006- 10/2007
* Assisted clients with furniture, fabric & accessory selections.
* Promoted after a year to work with the Senior Designer.
* Acquired complete product knowledge; including furniture, textiles and wall finishes for residential applications.
Bassett Furniture- Stoughton, MA
Design Manager 5/2006- 10/2006
* Promoted after 5 months to manage an 8 member creative team.
* Directly implemented the design development of team personal.
* Responsibilities included: training, employee schedules, driving design orientated sales & staff personal motivation.
Design Consultant 1/2006- 5/2006
* Assisted in the set up and grand opening of the Stoughton branch.
* Achieved the highest design sales at the new location for 5 consecutive months.
Awards & Certificates
Mid Continental Cabinetry
Professional
Development Workshop
2009
Mohawk University
Product Knowledge
Ceramic Tile
2009
Mohawk University
Product Knowledge
Brand Strategies for Growth 2009
Robb & Stucky Interiors
Really Outstanding & Remarkable Service Award
2008
Design Expo
2nd Place
Historical Preservation
2nd Place
Moving Spaces
2004
Design Expo
1st Place
Residential Design
2nd Place
Commercial Design
2002
Education
International Academy of Design & Technology
Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Interior Design
2004
Willing to relocate | Available for full time or contract assignments
TANYA K. HOLBEN 4119 North B Street | Tampa, FL 33609
[email protected] 813-842-4336
American Products, Inc, Tampa, FL, US, Design & Specification
* Qualify Retail Blueprints & Review Project Specifications.
* Provide Retail Blueprint Redlines & Value Engineered options.
* Assist team in determining materials & building systems for projects.
* Maintain architectural product & technical library.
* Handle projects from conceptual design stage interacting with account management, clients & vendors through proofing stages, quality control, completion and delivery.
* Responsible for compiling all costs associated with specialty products & provide cost proposals.
* Negotiate vendor prices & contracts.
* Establish Relationships with new vendors & expand resource database.
* Estimate GlasWal, brake metal & frameless door retail projects.
* Develop & expand the API Specialty Product Division.
* Increased company profit by $750,000 within an 8 month time frame.
RN Market, Tampa, FL, US, Marketing Coordinator
Worked closely with clients to develop an overall look & style for printed pieces and advertising materials | Created monthly newsletter featuring community interest articles as well as features targeted at increasing business share in target areas | Created company budget for travel expenses to limit company spending| Created marketing curriculum for the 2011 Indulge Conference. Resolved departmental problems by creating new methods for company shipments | Managed company calendars, scheduling, meetings & course sales | Organized and maintained file correspondence, system and other essential records | Responsible for preparing all course materials, outgoing mail, email correspondences & certifications.
International Academy of Design & Technology, Tampa, FL, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Hospitality Design | Historical Preservation | Contract Interiors | Residential Design | Architectural Desktop | AutoCAD | VizRendor | Moving Spaces | Design Presentations | Perspectives & Renderings.
Contract Interiors, 2nd Place
We were given an existing office facility that needed to accommodate an architectural firm. Space planning was essential is setting up the floor plan.
Really Outstanding & Remarkable Service Award, Award
This award was presented to recognize extreme efforts to go above and beyond to satisfy a residential design client. There was an extreme deadline with an outcome that was within budget and exactly what the clients were looking for.
Moving Spaces, 2nd Place
We had to design an emergency living facility for families devastated by a hurricane or flood. The limitations were a 10' x 10' x 10' box that a family of four could live in until they had some where permanent to live.
Historical Preservation, 2nd Place
This project was an old cigar factory protected by the historical preservation board. We had to developed a bed and breakfast in the existing facility. We completed a live site plan and verified dimensions.
Residentail Design, 1st Place
This project was a residential renovation. The space needed to accommodate a new addition to the family. The entire house was included in this renovation with key elements to be included.
