Senza Restaurant; 2012-2013 • Create new layout for restaurant tables and seating• Design banquette seating, select fabric and have banquettes custom made locally• Select new tables, chairs and bar stools to replace existing• Design custom divider panels for restaurant seating areas• Assist in designing sound proof panels for ceiling of restaurantLincoln Park Condo; 2006• Choose fixtures and finishes for architectural remodelWest Loop Condo; 2003• Work with client to choose paint colors and wall coverings throughout homeJLC Studio Jewelry• Design and create handmade jewelry pieces for sale both on-line and at local markets• Design logo for corporate identity including web graphics and print materials• Maintain web page for selling pieces on line

• Work with design build clients on interior selections for their home including finishes, millwork design, lighting plans and selections, paint color selections and furniture designs• Design and project manage build out of Foster Design Build offices at Lincoln Park location including space plan, finish selection, furniture selection and custom furniture fabrication• Design and project manage conversion of duplex walk-up into a 3,700 square foot single family home in Chicago’s Ravenswood Neighborhood• Project manage a 5,500 square foot single family home renovation in Highland Park, Illinois• Create and draw architectural plans in AutoCAD for design build clients and potential clients looking to hire FDB as their General Contractor• Work with project architects on plans and elevations for kitchens and bathrooms• Put together specifications for interior finishes and price options for presentation to client• Order materials for design build projects, manage delivery and installation • Work with client to select subcontractors for each phase of their project• Manage AR/AP aspect of business including invoicing clients, collecting payments and working with title companies for payment to subcontractors• Manage all accounting for FDB using Quickbooks online program• Manage all Payroll and HR aspects of Foster Design Build• Create sworn statements, waivers and all paperwork for project funding • Create marketing materials, submit photographs and wording for publication• Meet with potential clients to review scope of work and sell Foster Design Build as a design build contracting firm

• Assisted clients in the showroom with selection of high end furniture and accessories• Exceeded monthly and quarterly sales goals • Met with clients in-home to provide interior design advice including space plans and furniture suggestions• Generated new sales leads through marketing and industry research• Provided customer service for completed sales• Winner of Herman Miller Sale and Design Within Reach Semi-Annual Sale competitions

• Managed AR/AP aspect of business including invoicing clients for time and furnishings• Managed ordering of furnishings and fabrics• Expedited furniture and art installations throughout Chicago, California and Florida• Performed on-site field measurements for architectural remodels, drew base plans• Created construction documents in AutoCAD including templates and block libraries• Prepared and submitted drawings throughout entire phase of projects• Wrote project specifications and schedules• Managed projects during contractor bidding and construction phases of architectural remodels including meeting with clients and contractors to discuss pricing and contracts• Designed and drew millwork elevations and lighting plans• Designed and drew furniture space plans and custom furniture pieces• Selected architectural finishes, furniture and fabrics for presentation to clients• Met with clients to review floor plans and design selections• Created and maintained web sites for Michael Richman Interiors and R Studio Home• Created marketing materials, submitted photographs and wording for publication• Managed interns including interviewing and hiring as well as day-to-day tasks• Managed office including daily and long term maintenance and move to new location• Organized and updated client and vendor database using ACT program

• Created furniture space plans and floor plans from field measurements• Chose furniture and fabric vignettes for presentation to Senior Designer• Priced furniture and fabric including custom rugs and furniture pieces• Wrote estimates and purchase orders for furnishings and fabrics• Created construction documents for commercial & residential projects• Drew elevations and details for commercial office system

• Created construction documents in AutoCAD• Drew custom furniture designs from Senior Designer sketches• Sourced furniture and fabrics for presentation to Senior Designer• Priced furniture and fabrics, wrote estimates and purchase orders

• Assisted sales staff with sales of furniture and textiles for commercial & residential clients• Assisted clients in showroom with furniture and fabric selections• Prepared quotes for furniture and textiles