Hope Hassell, Ckbr, Udcp Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md

Bethesda, Md

- Top Designer in the company for 2014-2015 year.- Lead Designer on a wide-range of projects: Remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and multi-level additions. - Extensive knowledge of custom cabinet design, plumbing fixtures, tile materials & layout, countertop materials, hardware, and lighting fixtures.- Responsible for all aspects of the design, including selections and pricing.Please check out my BIO page on the Case Design website:http://www.casedesign.com/bio/hope-hassell/Follow this link to see one of my projects up close & personal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btWiI8YGo4E

Burke, Va

- Aided clients in the selection of all hard finishes throughout the design process; keeping the overall design concept and budget in mind while maintaining a strict schedule. - Managed the Specialty Department- recruited & trained entry level designers; creatively problem solved client & production issues.- Designed custom cabinet projects as Lead Designer.- Maintained vendor relationships including visits to local showrooms and trips to factories for in-depth training (Kohler & Crystal Cabinets).- Won company award for “Exceptional Experience” in client and inter-office relations.- Four Projects won local COTY awards in 2015; one winning the Southeast Regional Award for Kitchens over $120,000.

Mclean, Virginia

- Collaborated in the design and execution of both residential & commercial design projects.- Subcontracted fabrication, installation, and management of all aspects of the design.- Estimated material requirements and costs; presenting to the client for final approval of design and budget.- Coordinated and organized a high-profile gala for the National Museum of Women in the Arts to benefit the Endowment fund with over 400 attendees.

- Assisted senior designers in developing new concepts for kitchen designs- Measured sites for layouts to ensure optimum space utilization and innovative designs- Designed and drafted kitchens, butler’s pantries, bars, and all bathroom spaces, layouts, and designs prior to submitting them for approval- Offered various options of fixtures, lights, appliances, etc so that the clients could choose as per their taste and budget

Arlington, Va

- Responsible for visual merchandising: included store front design, weekly updates of floor displays, and seasonal store layouts- Consistently rated top ten in the company for highest net sales- Supervised the store and managed up to 25 employees- Organized events and fashion shows with vendors and the local community and attended clinics for new incoming fashion lines

- Created fabric, paint, carpet and building material palettes for clients.- Coordinated implementation of design for contractors.- Advised client on interior design factors.- Responsible for field surveys and space measurements.- Estimated material requirements and costs and presented design to client for approval.- Selected designs and purchased furnishings, art works and accessories.- Updated and maintained a neat and visually presentable showroom.- Responsible for administrative tasks as an Office Manager: answered phones, set appointments, communicated needs between clients, designers, vendors, and installers; maintained reports of every client’s project status.

Master Of Arts, Interior Design

Activities and Societies: Marymount Student Representative to IIDA Aug 2008 – Dec 2010

Bachelor Of Arts, International Affairs