Providing Interior Design services for Residential & Commercial projects. Currently designing kitchens with the television series Kitchen Crashers airing on DIY and HGTV.

Interior Designer for a Residential Design/Build firm specializing in Kitchen & Bathroom Design:Introduced company design process to potential clients, calculated site dimensions for estimating, and created customized product and material budgets during bidding stage.Originated overall process and supporting documents that guide clients through each project phase, and that establish design direction based on job-specific criteria.Designed all aspects of kitchen, bathroom, and interior remodeling projects; produced and rendered all design documents; presented comprehensive design package with final project costs to clients.Generated construction documents for construction manager; ordered and tracked all products and materials; coordinated and supervised on-site deliveries and installations.Worked closely with construction manager and monitored build progress through daily job-site visits to ensure accurate design implementation.

Created and managed design from conception through construction completion of over 40 kitchen, bath, and full home remodeling projects found in iconic Chicago buildings, historic bungalows, modern high-rises, and century old homes.Led collaborative meetings with clients to establish design guidelines and to create clear expectations of intended aesthetic and function of space. Designed fully customized furniture and built-in solutions for bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinetry, entrainment centers, wet bars, storage units, desks, beds, and more.Sold all fixtures, furniture, and materials necessary for project directly to client; exceeded product sales goals by 12%.Completed construction documents; ordered and tracked all products and materials; coordinated and supervised on-site deliveries and installations. Worked closely with construction managers and monitored build progress through daily job-site visits to ensure accurate design implementation.Maintained calendar and scheduling of all design projects; managed other designers/interns and supported them throughout Design/Build process; reviewed all final design and construction documents for approval.Created marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, postcards, and print ads; streamlined graphic layout across all design documents for effective branding purposes.

Created stimulating merchandise displays and signage; consistently refreshed store layout; effectively highlighted new products to peak interest and increase sales.Provided personalized customer service for appropriate toy selection according to childhood developmental stages; established and maintained long term customer relationships. Analyzed weekly sales and inventory reports; generated purchase orders; implemented annual open house sales event.Developed yearly event calendar by creating interactive activities for children of all ages; established toy workshops highlighting new and innovative products and games; assisted in production of store newsletter.Assisted with interviewing, hiring, and training new employees; monitored staff at both store locations.