I have been an Interior Designer for over 15 years. My main focus for over 10 years was fashion, i.e., Mens's retail stores, trade shows, showrooms and corporate interiors. I have been exposed to a large variety of practices, not only Interior Design but print production, photo shoots and management, merchandising and display. I am looking for a new passion whether in Hospitality, Residential or somewhere within the Corporate Interiors world to contribute my skills and management abilities towards success!
South Bay Design Center, Lomita, CA, US, Sales Assoc./Office Manager/ Bookkeeper
• Manage sales and project management for cabinet reface and bathroom remodel projects
• Bookkeeping, AP/AR, balance accounts, EOY documentation preparation, create/maintain and close-out budgets for all projects
• Manage daily operations of office including shipping and receiving for all projects
• Assist Owner with management of 8 investment properties
Foundation, Seattle, WA, US, Interior Design Project Manager
• Managed projects from concept through design, including design review, management of contractors per installation and time management; projects included retail design, corporate interiors, and tradeshow exhibits
• Managed several projects concurrently: 3-4 new construction retail locations, tradeshows twice a year with multiple clients and 2-3 commercial interior projects annually
• Led teams for merchandising: 3-5 person team for trade shows with multiple clients per show and 4-10 person team for new retail locations
• Qualified in FF&E, procurement, managing logistics, installation of display concepts/presentations for retail locations
• Resourced and specified custom furnishing selections, interior and exterior color; knowledgeable of materials, finishes, fabrics and common lead times within the industry
• Coordinated efforts with COO in reducing costs, successfully implementing time management procedures within department, developed and managed new project budgets
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in prospecting for new business opportunities and identifying cost-effective solutions internally and externally
• Designed visual displays for retail locations to coordinate with seasonal trim, mannequins, forms and execution of lighting
Capella University, online, Masters, MBA
Master Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. I chose accounting due to a special interest and ability with budgets and numbers and felt this added knowledge would assist in a better understanding of financial goals within a company as well as flexibility to take on more responsibility or manage others effectively.
Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Interior Design studies included, drafting and AutoCAD, creating full working drawings for construction, color theory and application, textiles, presentation, and furniture building.
