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Space planned hotel guest rooms and public spaces.Specified furniture, lighting, flooring, wall covering, etc. for hotel spaces.Maintained hotel brand design standards for client properties.Designed custom furniture to be manufactured for client hotels.Responsible for brand submittals.

Space planned model homes using AutoCAD.Specified selections for cabinets, backsplash, granite, flooring, shower tile, etc.Selected furniture, art, fabric, and accessories to merchandise model homes based on location and demographics.Designed custom pillows and window treatments.Created presentations for clients.

Collaborated with lead designer to design layout, furnishings, and finishes for a 5,000 square foot beach home in Galveston, TX.Coordinated fabric, stone, furniture, and accessory orders for the beach home in Galveston.Managed the design, space planning, furniture orders and installation for 3 law offices.Collaborated with lead designer on the design and installation of holiday décor for a 12,000 square foot home.Designed and installed holiday décor for 4 law offices and 1 jewelry store.Oversaw the maintenance of facilities by space planning and ordering furniture as needed to keep up with the demands of a growing firm.

Produced design solutions for workplace and educational spaces using CAP 20/20 and AutoCAD software.Created renderings using Visual Impressions software to further illustrate design intent.Managed upwards of 7 design projects at a time.Assessed project needs in collaboration with sales team in order to provide the best design solutions.Maintained workplace and systems furniture product knowledge.

Assisted interior designers with coordinating fabric textures, patterns, and colors for design projects.Created displays of new fabrics to create interest and increase sales of highlighted products.Served as a liaison between designers and Robert Allen warehouse by placing and maintaining orders.Maintained relationships and established rapport with clients/designers to get insight into their product needs. Collaborated with store planners on fabric selections for new furniture in the showroom.Provided project management support to designers by coordinating fabric orders with their design timelines.Maintained knowledge of textile characteristics in order to advise designers of the fabric’s best application.

Coordinated fabric concepts for designers.Supported designers by answering questions about product pricing and availability.Ordered, organized, and maintained inventory of an extensive textile library.

Assisted display coordinator with design concepts and construction of visual displays.Created and maintained creative and complex displays.Designed and constructed cardholders for Earth Day store event.

Gained knowledge of kitchen designs by learning how to implement the 20/20 design program. Assisted clients with product information, service information, and product selection. Maintained product knowledge of cabinet and countertop manufacturers. Scheduled appointments for client consultations.