Provide strategic leadership for the RDI NY Chapter, driving initiatives that advance the retail design community, foster collaboration, and create opportunities for professional growth.

Actively contribute to the RDI NY Chapter's Events Committee, planning and executing industry-leading events that foster professional development and networking among retail design professionals.

Spearhead the Sustainability Committee for the RDI NY Chapter, advocating for and integrating sustainable practices within the retail design community, leading initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and innovation.

-Vision & Strategy: Leading innovative design strategies and ensuring alignment with Nelson’s standards for excellence.-Cross-Functional Leadership: Managing design teams across regions, ensuring collaboration between architecture, design, and execution teams.-Client & Team Engagement: Strengthening client relationships and internal partnerships, driving project goals and effective communication.-Mentorship: Fostering team growth, mentoring design professionals, and promoting a culture of innovation and sustainability.-Business Development: Supporting growth by engaging clients and reinforcing Nelson’s leadership in retail design globally.

-Vision & Standards Development: Continuously setting and refining the vision for design excellence, establishing and upholding high-quality standards across all projects.-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leading cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of design, architecture, and execution, with a focus on fostering synergy between designers, vendors, and clients.-Client & Internal Team Engagement: Enhancing client relationships and internal partnerships, aligning project goals with client expectations and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.-Oversight & Mentorship: Overseeing the design process to ensure adherence to established standards and timelines, while mentoring team members to promote professional growth and innovation.-Innovative Practices: Driving the adoption of emerging trends and sustainable solutions, maintaining our position at the forefront of retail design.

-Creative Direction: Led design innovation for luxury retail spaces, consistently setting industry benchmarks for creativity and functionality.-Vendor Collaboration: Cultivated strong partnerships with vendors to source cutting-edge materials, enriching project quality and design.-Client Relations: Forged lasting relationships with premier clients like T-Mobile, Meta, and Bloomingdale's, translating their brand visions into compelling retail experiences.-Team Leadership: Guided and motivated design teams, championing a culture of excellence and mentorship.-Retail Standards: Pioneered best practices in retail design, enhancing project excellence and consistency.Creative Project Oversight: Offered creative direction and support through all project phases, from conceptual design to final walkthroughs and photography.-Innovation & Trendsetting: Advanced retail design by embracing new trends and technologies, elevating customer engagement for top brands.

-Brand Standards Enforcement: Guide consistent brand representation across retail branches, ensuring alignment with Wells Fargo's aesthetic and values.-Rigorous Quality Reviews: Conduct detailed reviews and peer assessments for strict adherence to design standards.-Standard Creation & Communication: Develop architectural standards and communicate intricate execution details through drawings, diagrams, and guidelines.-Problem-Solving Collaboration: Partner with project teams to resolve design challenges, ensuring standards are met effectively.-Implementation Support: Provide expertise to assist project managers and contractors in understanding and applying standards accurately.

-Retail Experience Enhancement: Led the elevation of Verizon's retail experience, ensuring design strategies effectively communicated the brand's ethos and engaged customers.-Interior Design Strategy Development: Crafted and executed a comprehensive interior design strategy across all Verizon channels, setting new standards for retail innovation and consistency.-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered clear, effective, and timely communication of design direction and changes, enhancing collaboration between cross-functional teams, consultants, and stakeholders.-Creative Culture Leadership: Cultivated a creative and inclusive environment, empowering designers to thrive and foster a culture of learning and peer mentorship.-Design Innovation: Managed design testing and prototyping processes, developing and refining best practices and approaches to sustain Verizon's leadership in retail design excellence.

-Specializing in retail, mixed-use, and commercial design, my role involved a dynamic combination of independent work and collaboration with diverse design teams across studios. Key contributions and projects include:-Collaborative Conceptualization: Pioneered the development of design concepts into functional spaces, collaborating effectively with various teams to ensure cohesive and innovative solutions.-Comprehensive Design Involvement: Engaged in all design phases, from schematic design to construction documents and administration, meticulously balancing budget, schedule, and operational demands.-Project Coordination Leadership: Led coordination efforts among teams, consultants, and clients throughout the design process, ensuring seamless communication and project alignment.-Notable Contributions: Instrumental in the creation of distinguished projects such as Amaffi, an ultra-luxe perfume atelier on New York City’s Billionaire’s Row, and the 45 Rockefeller Conference Center, showcasing my ability to deliver exceptional design solutions in high-profile settings.

-At RPG, my role involved leveraging brand identities into compelling retail experiences that enhanced marketing strategies and boosted sales. Key aspects of my contributions include:-Brand-to-Retail Translation: Skillfully converted brand DNA into dynamic retail environments, directly supporting and enhancing clients' marketing objectives through strategic design.-Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrated a steadfast commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and maintaining high-quality standards in the design, development, and execution of retail and branded environments.-Collaborative Leadership: Led diverse internal teams of various sizes, working closely with engineers, product designers, and other specialists to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and ensure cohesive project outcomes.-Hands-On Prototype and Installation: Engaged directly in the creation and on-site installation of prototypes, showcasing a versatile skill set from conceptual design to practical implementation.-High-Profile Project Direction: Directed notable projects such as the BEBE New York flagship, Fiorello Pharmaceuticals, and TARTE cosmetics, proving my ability to manage, execute, and deliver design projects that resonate with customers and achieve business goals.

-In my capacity as an independent design consultant, I've engaged in various projects across luxury retail, hospitality, and residential sectors, including:-Private Residence Rooftop Lounge, New York, NY: Directed the design development and project management for an exclusive rooftop lounge at a private residence, boasting stunning views of the Empire State Building.-Kate Spade & Co., UK Rollout: Guided the UK rollout, applying strategic design principles to extend Kate Spade's brand identity across new international locations.-Kate Spade & Co., TOC Fixture Package: Developed a specialized TOC (Top of Counter) fixture package, enhancing retail presentation and customer interaction for Kate Spade & Co.-Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch, NJ: Acted as an FF&E consultant for a major renovation at a fashionable beachfront hotel, updating the spa to meet contemporary luxury standards.-Family Dental Studio, Brooklyn, NY: Oversaw all design, procurement, and project management aspects, creating a modern and inviting space for a Brooklyn dental studio.-Art Conservation Department, Buffalo State College: Commissioned to design and build a maquette for the Art Conservation Department, illustrating the planned renovation's scope and design.-Prentice Office Environments, Buffalo, NY: Provided consultancy on interior design projects and assisted in the development of client presentations and bid sets, enhancing project proposals with expert design insights.

-Project Leadership: Assisted project teams by leading the interpretation, organization, and execution of interior architecture designs, demonstrating early leadership capabilities.-Design Presentations: Prepared comprehensive design presentations, including sketches and material boards, to effectively communicate design concepts and directions to clients and team members.-Detailed Working Drawings: Produced detailed working drawings, including construction details and millwork specifics, ensuring precision and adherence to design intent throughout the project phases.-Project Management: Managed projects across all stages, from conceptual design to completion, overseeing the implementation of design specifications and maintaining quality standards.

Focus on luxury retail & residential. -Duties included creative, technical and managerial work in the design, development of designs, implementation/construction of architectural and interior environments. -Responsible for designing, planning, modeling, rendering, specifications, FF&E coordination, technical design documentation and project management. -Focus on luxury retail environments and residential. Projects include, but are not limited to, concept development for Victorias Secret, Body Rock, Silver Jeans, concept and fixture package for Chicos FAS and store design for the Henri Bendel New York flagship store.

Focus on luxury residential. -Assisted in managing luxury residential projects. Responsibilities included, but were not exclusive to, material research, FF&E selection and proper documentation, programming, 3D visualizations, site surveys and all tasks related to translating design intent into final project execution. -Oversaw most aspects of design as well as prepared, processed all proposals, orders, invoices and client payments.

Focus on luxury retail & residential. -Duties included creative, technical and managerial work in the design, development of designs, implementation/construction of architectural and interior environments.