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New York, Ny, Us

 Establish and manage an Architectural/Interior Design firm offering design services to new and potential clients. Successfully involved in the interior design business practices of the firm, preparing owner-designer agreements and post-occupancy evaluations. Meet with clients to establish a design concept and needs and used Revit to create presentations in alignment with client’s budget, taste and timeframes. Responsible for the preliminary design concept, space planning, furniture and finish selection, and production of construction documents for multiple commercial and residential projects.

New York, Ny, Us

 Prepare over 550 Tier II Environmental Reviews for proposed Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Single-Family Housing Projects throughout the State of Florida.  Conducts peer reviews and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Reviews prior to submission to the State for review and acceptance by the Certifying Officer. Prepared all the necessary filing forms for 100 storm damaged modular reconstruction residential projects under the NYC Build-It-Back Program. Researched and managed the filing process through the NYC Department of Buildings. Coordinated with NYC Department of Buildings officials, construction team and other project consultants regarding the time sensitive construction schedule. Corresponded with building officials to comply with all DOB requirements for projects. Involved in the conversion from wood frame construction filings to modular pre-fabricated construction filings as well as obtaining permits for all NYC Build-It-Back homes with DOB NOW under Fence and Curb Cut filings. Worked closely with the Construction Manager and General Contractors to identify and satisfy all outstanding NYC Department of Buildings Required Items associated with Special Inspections, Energy Code Inspections, and Department of Building Elevator, Electrical, Plumbing, and Construction Inspections and Permit Sign Off. Managed closeout operations via TR-sign-offs. Assisted in the preparing of schematic and construction documents for various new construction, elevation, and rehabilitation of storm damaged residential.  Performed code and zoning analysis and coordinated with plan examiners to answer all DOB questions and objections as required for all projects.

- Include preparing client presentations, budget and furniture, fabrics and finishes for a variety of high profile residential clients.- Producing drawings in AutoCAD and hand sketches- Communicating and corresponding with vendors- Job site management during progress meetings and installations- Maintaining detailed budget spreadsheets- Creating and tracking purchase orders- Office administration as needed

- Responsibilities include preliminary schematic design, design development, space planning, furniture and finish selection, and production of construction documents for multiple commercial projects.- Participated in client meetings and project surveys.

- Managed a small design firm offering design services to new and repeat clients.- Successfully involved in the business practice of the design firm, preparing owner-designer agreements and post-occupancy evaluations.- Held full responsibility in the preliminary design concept, space planning, furniture and finish selection.- Fully involved in the preparation of architectural plans and detailed drawings.- Provided budgeting and cost estimating for various commercial and residential projects.

- Effectively led the planning and execution of multiple projects as well as the preparation and compilation of all construction documents, from conception through closeout.- Integrated construction drawings and some change orders in line with client's overall budget.- Ensured accurate project documentation and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination.- Worked and communicated with sales representatives when specifying finishes, organizing bid documents, and performing walk-through with prospective bidders.- Secured working relationship between clients and contractors by facilitating project meetings, conducting weekly site visits, and recording meeting minutes.- Adhered to office CAD library standards and trained new employees.

 Worked in coordination with clients, contractors, and engineers for the design, development, and completion of different projects.

 Contributed in space planning, furniture and finish selection, organization, and production of all construction documents, including details and sections for different projects. Took charge of developing 3D renderings and presentation boards.

Associate’S Degree, Interior Design

Bfa, Interior Design