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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa

Seattle, Wa

- Executes Design strategy in design of Starbucks stores. Provides clear, effective and timely communication of design direction and changes to internal designers and external consultants. Identifies exceptions, proposes and implements design solutions.- Contributes to studio team goals by achieving target deliverables on number of stores and meeting all established deadlines.- Designs stores within parameters of individual store budgets and market requirements with alignment from cross-functional teams - Develops design documentation to support design intent per regional guidelines including schematic drawings and finish palettes. - Manages the production of construction documents by internal and external designers and consultants. Responsible for the integrity and quality of the construction documents inclusive of design intent, detailing, code requirements, scheduling and MEPs. - Participates in the architectural design process by reviewing and analyzing project documentation. - Sets schedules with alignment from cross-functional teams. Communicates dates to project team and meets all established deadlines. Conducts site visits as needed. - Participates in schematic reviews with cross-functional teams. - Mentors other more junior designers

Greater Seattle Area

Achievements: Women’s Development Network - Membership Committee Member, Certified Coffee Master -Utilize space planning, finish and furniture coordination, graphic design and custom furniture design to develop store concepts that exemplify the Starbucks brand for customers in multiple regions throughout Asia including Korea, India & China.-Communicate daily with partners in the field to ensure compliance with design intent and to facilitate onsite decision making in a timely manner.-Manage in studio and outsourced production of approximately 25 new and remodeled store drawing sets each year.-Continually collaborate with cross functional teams on projects that improve design team procedures, such as optimization of process flow for designers, training sessions on design system software, and assessing operational standards for field partners.

-Drafted over 20 clear and concise design intent drawing sets annually within 10 day timeline for each project.-Mentored novice Production Designers on design standards and drawing procedures for multiple markets across the region, including Dubai, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Greece, France, & Spain.-Supplemental projects to further support the design team included computer rendering for presentations, establishing and maintaining team CAD standards and libraries, and organizing team building activities.

Seattle, Wa

Organized and preserved resource and sample libraries while also creating and maintaining client files. Additionally executed independent projects related to supporting designers.

Seattle Design Center, Seattle, Wa

Sustained orderly showroom and upkeep of fabric and furniture displays. Organized library of multiple fabrics and promptly retrieved samples for clients.

University Village, Seattle, Wa

Graciously assisted customers with retail purchases and restocked and maintained impeccable product displays.

Seattle Parks Department

Collaborated with Director on oversight of the program, which included managing staff of up to 8 instructors, creating age-appropriate curriculum for students grades K-5, and developing weekly nutritional menus within budget. Established active relationships with parents to foster a warm, supportive environment and also participated in workshops to maintain certification in early childhood education.

Seattle Parks Department

Managed and supported staff of up to 4 counselors and developed weekly schedules comprised of age-appropriate activities dedicated to fostering growth for kids 11-14. Planned out and accompanied staff and students on engaging field trips around the city.

Associate Of Applied Arts, Interior Design

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology & Sociology