Brett Heikkila Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Greater Milwaukee Area

Architectural design, interior design, construction, and furniture consultant. Develop and implement facility improvement projects from design phase to installation.

Lead Interior Designer highly skilled at developing interior millwork drawings, fixed finish selections, furniture selections, and interior specifications for hospitality, restaurant, retail, and residential new construction and remodel projects.

Skillfully communicated with clients to determine architectural style and developed artful designs incorporating high end wood carved detailsCreatively incorporated architectural wood details into construction drawings for architects, designers, millwork contractors and home ownersDeveloped renderings, AutoCAD drawings, and illustrations for design presentationsCommitment to superior customer service with existing clients and developed new client relationshipsSpearheaded custom design and sizing requestsResponsible for operating the showroom and increasing showroom salesLead designer creating concept drawings and coordinating construction of trade show booths for New York Architectural Digest Show, Boston Home Design Show, and Hospitality Design Show, Las VegasGained nationwide marketing experience by developing Veranda and Architectural Digest advertisements

Spearheaded the interior architecture and construction administration of The Arrabelle at Vail Square Successfully developed the old world charm of Centre V, a French brasserie, through design development, construction documents, and construction administrationEffectively produced the natural and modern interiors through design development for Silverline, a condominium project at the base of Telluride, Colorado ski resort Coordinated interior spaces of Spruce Peak, a luxury condominium and ski resort in Stowe, Vermont Experienced in cost effective design solutions through value engineering on various hospitality projects Gained a leadership role in numerous projects through proven management skills and cooperation Adept at building relationships and inspiring excitement with a wide variety of clients

Lead interior designer for Ashley Furniture Homestore retail projects nationwide Developed working construction plans and details for Ashley Furniture Homestore licensees Main communication line in relaying information to architectural firms and building contractor Skilled task manager responsible in overseeing interior build-out of retail stores nationwide Proven skills in developing creative interior architectural elements, resulting in profitable retail stores Directed multiple work crews on site completing construction, furniture placement, and merchandisingInvaluable retail design knowledge gained by extensive travel nationwide to store site visits

Lead interior designer of Ashley Casegoods Market Showrooms nationwide Independently created working construction drawings using AutoCAD Finish and material selection for Ashley Casegoods Showrooms nationwide Prepared construction bids for approval by CEO of Ashley Furniture Companies Developed furniture placement plans to optimize sales

Coordinated finishes for various residential projects Created systems furniture configurations and selected finishes for commercial offices Assisted in office inventory and organization of design project files