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New York, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Create Design Boards and maintain consistent look and feel across every creative element for each project- Maintain a clear understanding of all relevant design information for every event.- Facilitate the initial design and concept of an event. Aid in design process, offer suggestions and cost effective alternatives.- Create, maintain, and control Design Budget for every event and approve all related costs. Actualize budget upon project completion. Work with operations manager in generating estimates and invoices for clients.- Manage Design team and design interns, approve vacation and time off, write employee reviews. Assign Design Managers and Assistant Design Managers to specific projects.- Facilitate all floor plans, renderings, and build drawings for every event. (i.e. CAD). Coordinate all custom scenic shop elements (i.e. Scenic Shop). Confirm and approve all rental orders.- Attend venue walkthroughs, take accurate field measurements, document space and other critical elements.- Oversee and approve product list of all elements required for each event.- Approve all Purchase orders for décor elements including but not limited to:fabric materials (drapery, tablecloths, chair cushions, custom napkins), containers for floral or centerpieces (glass, terracotta, etc), candlelight- Maintain professional, respectful dialogues with vendors.- Coordinate with floral directors and floral crew before and during the event on its design and implementation.- Predict any specific supplies needed for installation, maintain working knowledge of build and installation requirements.- Work directly with the Project Manager on coordinating installation, event, and removal of event. - Oversee implementation the final design onsite; instruct crew onsite on all design elements- Provide intelligent trouble-shooting options and react quickly to dynamic elements onsite and in planning process.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Collaborated on the development of the design, look, and feel for creative output including client pitches, marketing & social media based projects as an integral part of RFP response and pitch process.Key involvement on design from concept to completion, understanding a creative concept and execute consistently with client/project objectivesBrainstormed and developed concepts with project team leads to create mood boards, sketches, 2D & 3D renders, spatial layouts + flow. Worked closely with Event Producers to design and create overall guest experience using lighting, music, floral, furniture elements, graphics, etc. Ensured conformity to production specifications.Traveled to site with client, vendors and production team for onsite project management.Anticipated change and solved challenges to meet budget and project goals. Sourced and produced décor and creative elements in line with renders & reference boards.Sourced and managed internal and external design resources including building relationships, managing and engaging with vendors and independent contractors.Produced select events with special creative needs/challenges, managing budgets and working directly with clients from RFP to breakdown and final billing.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Worked on large scale, high-profile events to fabricate, install and execute complex designs, working closely with management team onsite. Handled vendor and freelancer coordination, and communicated with clients directly to ensure well executed events. Created onsite task lists, timed schedules and fabricated design elements on complicated, multi-day event installations. Assisted on design and sourcing, working closely with project managers and other members of the creative team.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Worked on large scale, high-profile events to fabricate, install and execute complex designs. Directly supported technical directors, stylists and project managers under extremely tight deadlines. With large teams of other freelancers and journeymen, worked to ensure that all events were completed to a high level of detail, which required excellent communication skills, attention to detail and problem-solving on the fly.

Brooklyn, Ny

Projects included:Interior design based around total redesign of restaurants, sourcing samples, working with sub-contractors on a deadline.Large format printing, vinyl cutting, design installation, branding design, working with major brands on tight turnarounds. Design work on branding materials, logos, and to-scale architectural elevations, layouts and shop drawings, using the Adobe Suite.

New York City

Worked closely with top executives at major studios and networks, such as HBO, Disney and Warner Brothers, and casting directors worldwide to provide in-depth over-views and trainings, remotely and in person, and support broader site-wide products. Liaised with company founders and long-term customers to develop new initiatives and implement them, while providing feedback to the developers to streamline services. Generated and maintained up-to-date procedural documentation, training videos, FAQ’s and specialized templates.

New York City

Provided technical support and training to a variety of studio and network executives, casting directors, talent agents and actors. Logged issues and created tickets for IT team to address, and kept tabs on longer term product upgrades. Assisted in site updates and editing technical documentation.

Cast It Systems

Delivered camera equipment and trained casting directors on their operation. Answered after-hours emergency phone calls and provided support on a part-time basis. Gradually took on more customer service responsibilities and hours with additional training.

Student Employee, Gallatin School for Individualized Study. Co-founded the Gallatin Peer Advising Center (gPAC) with group of students and administrators from panel to practice.Organized numerous advising events, started the monthly gPAC newsletter, and gave presentations using PowerPoint, video, and slides. Worked daily walk-in advising hours to assist student peers in all aspects of their Gallatin education Gallatin Orientation leader