As Design Director of the Interiors Department at designONE studio, I share the responsibility of managing the interior design studio with an active role in establishing the design vision, mentoring the talent, project management, quality assurance and quality control, budget management and business development. Working on projects of varying styles, scales, and budgets has given me a wide range of experience and versatility as a designer. My design inspiration comes from the evolution and fluidity of our craft. I see the ability of hospitality design to consistently reinvent itself as what keeps this industry exciting and our minds creative.RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:InterContinental Miami, MiamiThe Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Amelia IslandGeorgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, AtlantaAloft Asheville Downtown, AshevilleIsla Bella Beach Resort & Spa, Marathon KeyVia Sophia Restaurant, Washington D.C.Hamilton Hotel, Society, Washington D.C.New Orleans Marriott Pantry, New OrleansDoubleTree by Hilton, Baton RougeHyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, CambridgeOrlando World Center Marriott Pantry, OrlandoHomewood Suites, Chicago, Phoenix, San Antonio, Seattle5 Church Restaurant, AtlantaDisney’s Vero Beach Resort, Vero Beach

Responsible for working with a team in phases of project interior design from preliminary conceptual design through design development, planning, selections and specification of finishes and furnishings in the field of hospitality design. Helped train new designers in creating dynamic concept presentations by using Adobe Photoshop to modify perspective renderings, render floor plans and elevations, and adjust images, and by using PowerPoint to create visually engaging design presentations.Career Highlights:ST REGIS, ABU DHABI, NATION TOWERS; December 2008 – August 2012Involved in phases of design from inception of project including concept, presentation, design development, design documentation, design implementation for guestrooms, public areas, FF&E and material specification.ST REGIS, ABU DHABI, SAADIYAT BEACH RESORT; August 2007 – December 2011Involved in phases of design from inception of project including concept, presentation, design development, design documentation, design implementation for guestrooms, public areas, FF&E and material specification.

Worked both remotely and in-house as a design consultant for HBA Atlanta and Dubai offices. Assisted teams on various projects with strict deadlines using X-Spec to produce FF&E and Material specifications for high-end international hospitality projects. Utilized for the ability to complete strict deadlines and produce quality work in an efficient manner with minimal supervision.

Assisted with the design of the Harrington Raceway and Casino, New Jersey. Responsible for revising floor plans, elevations, material selections, and renderings with a team of architects and interior designers.