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Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando

Supported senior designers working on construction phase services for several hotel projects. Tasks included FFE selection and custom design, material selections, specification writing, submittals, transmittals, and RFIs, as well as revision of construction documents as required. Also assisted in creation of small construction document sets for tenant improvement projects.

Naples, Florida Area

Self managed clients and projects ranging from whole home renovations. Including; background selections, new construction and additional interior detailing, FFE selections. Also assisted casual clients with smaller scale selections and individual purchases.

Naples, Florida Area

Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a client-facing role. Completed designs from conception to installation. Assisted in developing contracts and design agreements. Coordinated with trades and developed construction documents, plans, and schedules as necessary. Specification of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Obtained and negotiated pricing, entered orders, and tracked through installation. Sustained great working relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

Residential interior design services, drafting and renderings, consultation and project management.

Naples, Fl

Design Associate for high end residential interior design firm. Responsibilities included drafting and space planning, creation of 3D renderings and walkthroughs as necessary. Product and material research and selection, preparing client presentations and selection packets. Obtaining samples and price quotes. Correspondence with vendors and clients as needed. Meeting and supervising construction and installation of projects from beginning through punch out. Site verification and documentation as required by projects.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Create and mail invoices, maintain business ledger and pay monthly bills, maintain materials library, as well as utilizing the internet to research and acquire new materials and finish samples as needed. Price estimation and budgeting for materials, placing orders, researching furniture, hardware, lighting, and accessories as needed, both online and using local showrooms. Obtain drawings, site verification, and creation of AutoCAD drawings for floor plans, elevations, details, and casework as needed. Supervise installations and oversee project completion. Organize and maintain client files, and update clients as needed. Form and maintain working relationships with project partners, clients, FF&E representatives and vendors.

Bachelors Of Design 2011, Interior Design

Activities and Societies: American Society of Interior Design, (ASID) Allied Member LEED Green AssociateGPA 3.67 Graduated with High.

Associates Degree, Interior Design