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Newport, RI, US

Newport, RI

Collaborative partnership specializing in residential design & commercial interiors. Our purpose is to create customized, innovative and efficient designs solutions for every client. Technology, traditional materials and new ideas fuel our studio environment.

Greater Providence RI Area

Lead specifier of FF&A for high-end hospitality projects; creating and developing specifications for guestrooms, public space, spas and F&B outlets.Coordinate with vendors to insure products, resources and samples are current in all offices.Assist in all phases of design from conceptual development to construction documentation.Select, evaluate and liaise.

Encinitas, California

- Assist with conceptual presentation of interior furniture, accessories and finishes to residential clientele- Create and develop CAD furniture layouts and interior elevations for presentation - Design casegoods and custom millwork design intent, draft custom work orders - Manage procurement of all interior furniture, fabrics, lighting and custom.

Greater San Diego Area

- Development of social media program for Travelation.com & Smartfares.com- Creation of various social media profiles and weekly content- Managed design, creation and content of supporting blogs - Involvement with SEO and online reputation strategies

La Jolla, California

- assisted in development of FF&E and hard finish specifications for guestroom renovations/upgrades for flag boutique - advised on hospitality specification standards layout, numbering/coding, technical notes and coordination between written specifications and construction drawings- ensured deliverables met scheduled deadline

Greater Boston Area

- assisted in selection of fabrics and hard finishes for public space and presidential suite rennovation- assisted in development of FF&E and hard finish specifications for flag public space and presidential suite renovation- ensured deliverables met scheduled deadline

Newport, Rhode Island

Responsible for development and implementation of service standards along with all FOH operational procedures for the upscale dining establishment located within the OceanCliff Hotel, including: daily opening and closing procedures, revenue tracking, weekly wine & spirit inventory, staff training & scheduling, reservation book management and monitoring.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

- Selected and specified furniture, fixtures and accessories for guestrooms and public space of four and five star hotels and resorts- Assisted in the creation of schematic design presentation finish boards and coordination of 3D renderings- Responsible for budget, construction administration and approval of specified furniture, fixtures, and accessories.

Brisbane, Australia

- Created hard finish schedules to assist construction documentation of architectural drawings.- Developed and cataloged product library and researched sustainable materials/building techniques.- Liaised between suppliers, builders and clientele regarding finish procurement, construction details and timelines.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

- Assisted with the schematic development and presentation of interior spaces and finishes for high-end hotels, resorts and restaurants- Created detailed specifications and shop drawings of both in-line and custom furniture, fixtures and equipment - Traveled domestically and internationally to meet cliental for design development and promotion

22 Bowens Wine Bar & Grille, Newport Rhode Island

- Assisted clientele with reservations, seating, general questions and special requests- Compiled and organized information and records for management regarding clientele- Facilitated in dinning room supervision

Middletown, Rhode Island

- Prepared and organized merchandise for sales floor- Assisted in buying of casual ready to wear and all-weather/action sport apparel.- Designed visual merchandising displays for front window and interior - Assisted customers during shopping and point of sales

Newport, Rhode Island

- Assisted guests over the phone and in house with reservations, general questions, and special requests- Developed communication and sales skills as a team with hotel management and Hospitality Marketing Solutions Inc- Compiled and organized documents and mass mailings- Received Gold Key Award for outstanding salesmanship and strategic skill usage.

Master Of Arts, Creative Industries

Major Project: Creative Industries & the Social Dimension, exploring indicators of wellbeing within the ‘new economy’ Relevant coursework.

Continuing Education: Interior Design

Relevant coursework: Applied Color for Interiors, U4ria: Textile Design Software, AutoCAD

Bachelor Of Science, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising & Design

Activities and Societies: Minor in PsychologyRelevant coursework: Ergonomics, Architecture Design, Drafting for Interiors, Textile Science