Lead Designer on custom build, high-end residential projects and select commercial environments from concept to completion. I co-manage a small team of designers as well as train new employees on an as needed basis, my goal being to further their understanding of the world of interior design and the processes within.

Anne Rue Interiors specializes in High-end Residential Interior Design for new build and remodeled homes as well as Vacation Homes, Multi-Family residences and Senior Living facilities. My responsibilities include but are not limited to: Construction Drawings of Reflected Ceiling Details & Custom Architectural Detailing utilizing CAD, SketchUp & Podium, PhotoshopSpace Planning & FF&E SelectionsCustom Millwork & Cabinetry ConceptsLighting SelectionsTile & Flooring SelectionsCustom Ironwork ConceptsInterior/Exterior Door Designs & Hardware SelectionsCabinetry Hardware SelectionsExterior Design Concepts & SelectionsCustom Kitchen Hood ConceptsCountertop SelectionsArt SelectionsSoft Goods SelectionsWallcovering & Paint Selections

Dedicated to one-of-a-kind living environments, we are a boutique design firm transforming our clients’ dreams into reality. We specializing in new construction and remodels of custom residential projects and select commercial environments, excelling in the fine details that ensure living spaces reflect our clients’ unique lifestyles. Centrally located in Orlando, Florida BMID projects reflect timeless designs delivered within budget and on time.Skills: Hand-sketching, space planning, AutoCAD & construction documents, architectural detailing, FF&E specifications, constructions specifications

We specialize in Restaurant Design and take our projects from the conceptual and schematic phases all the way through construction while keeping the client first and paying close attention to detail. Before parting with SDS, I was working on East End Market, which will be opening in 2013 as an indoor farmer's market, banquet facility, and private office space as well as Sharky's on the Pier, Fleet Landing and Ocean Reef Club. We completed Cask & Larder in Winter Park, FL as well as Quantum Leap in Orlando, FL both in 2012. Other work includes Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, First Watch, HMS Host, Vince Carter's, Cocina 214, and more.

ActivEngage is a fast-paced company that specializes in online chat for automotive dealerships across the nation and in Canada. I managed a group of six to eight Virtual Sales Assistant's - leading, training, molding them to have very robust, error-free conversations with the potential or current customers who enter the dealership's website. We create the bridge from the customer to the Sales Team at our client dealerships and strived to put them in a positive light every chat, every word, every time with a conversion rate of almost 90%. As so many people shop online these days, this relationship is that much more vital to our dealer clients.

Through meaningful conversation via online live chat, I was trained to be as helpful and inquisitive as possible in order to obtain a customer's contact information and needs in the form of a Sales Lead for our client dealerships. ActivEngage services hundreds of car dealerships throughout the nation and in Canada. My company is ranked number one for automotive online chat and I had been with the company since they began with only a handful of employees. This company recently celebrated 5 years in business as well as teaming up with CarFax, the national automotive sales website.

Assisted a team of design professionals with finish, material and furniture selections; assisted with presentations of design solutions; maintained and organized the source library; ordered, maintained and organized memo samples from numerous vendors.

Quickly promoted within a few months of employment; assisted customers with furniture, accessory and household purchases/design decisions while coordinating with my Sales Team to make our daily Sales Goals; placed orders for customers; created seasonal vignettes on the Sales Floor to move the product; maintained an accurate inventory of merchandise; had an expansive product knowledge in order to sell to our customers.

Fabricator ­ produced many different types of structures and trims such as columns, balusters and finials using a variety of mediums including concrete, foam and plaster for commercial and residential buildings.