Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, goals, and requirements for the project.Develop creative and innovative design concepts that align with the client's objectives, budget, and timeline.Produce detailed drawings, renderings, and presentations to effectively communicate design concepts to clients and team members.Select and source appropriate materials, finishes, and furnishings to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of the space.Responsible for the input, management, and accuracy of design related data in the FF&E project workbookCoordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure seamless project execution from concept to completion.Conduct site visits and inspections to assess progress, address any issues, and ensure adherence to design specifications and standards.Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in commercial interior design.Participate in project installations: warehouse coordination, furniture placement, accessorizing and styling of spaces, including light furniture moving and unboxing goods. Establish and maintain relationships with a variety of vendors.Ensure design deliverables adhere to product standards and any quality assurance policies and procedures for design.Leadership: Supervise and mentor college interns, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional growth and ensure project deliverables meet our high standards of quality and creativity.

- Designed interiors of model homes for Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb communities, John Weiland communities nationwide with full range of selections, including FF&E.-In addition to successfully implementing the set design schemes used and crated by our team of designers, I created multiple unique schemes that are currently being used in models.-Space planned dozens of floor plans, highlighting floor plan efficiency, proper egresses and best uses of space for the customer with a firm knowledge of AutoCAD.-Presentations were designed per model showing the unique design of that house. Was also responsible for often presenting to the teams, receiving feedback and editing the design as needed.-Responsible for managing model merchandising budgets with a successful track record in remaining under budget. -Traveled all over the country to install the models, often, multiple homes at once. In doing so, I oversaw the warehouse team, furniture placement, art placement and theming/merchandising. I also would be the primary contact between the division, warehouse, construction team and any onsite deliveries.-Made interior selections for model homes including, but not limited to, hardwoods, carpet, granite, tile, etc. based on the products offered by that division in keeping with the design scheme selected for that home.

•Collaborated with fellow designers on the design team to create a total concept plan for senior living facilities across the country•Worked with the company’s internal sales force and Project Managers to implement the plan•Assisted the Sales force to ensure the customer purchases all products neccessary to create the desired concept•Attended national tradeshows to promote the company’s in house design services•Created and managed budgets for clients•Used CAD and other rendering software to produce plans and 3D visuals to show clients a projected view of their intended space

•Took on project plans/requirements and turned them into floorplans in AutoCAD•Worked with PM and Managers on redlining drafts, worked within parameters of project specs•Designed/drafted to increase sales, maximize inventory turns, ensure product display•Took floor plan strategies from excel and MS office•Organized data sheets•Distributed project plans and tracked plans within sort lists

•Collaborated in the design development and specifications of various luxury residential projects•Explored Design Manager software to develop comprehension of project management and accounting•Gathered spec information, proposals, purchase orders, and pricing through one-on-one mentorship with designer•Went along on-site visits to measure and document spaces

Supervised infant to elementary aged children while parents were in a workout class.