Peter Scher Email & Phone Number

Lena, Illinois, Us

• Shepherd projects from initial proposal through final occupancy• Review letters of intent (LOI) and work letters to assign responsibilities and ensure accurate drawings• Create schematic layouts and ensure code compliance prior to drafting construction document sets• Update concept prototypes for clients as design standards evolve• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers, landscape architects, and kitchen designers• Submit projects for planning / zoning, building, fire, health and wastewater permits with various jurisdictions across the country and address comments as needed• Release plans to general contractors and vendors for bids and obtain landlord approval for all projects• Lead construction administration and respond to submittals and requests for information as needed

Lena, Illinois, Us

• Develop construction documents for a variety of restaurant concepts ranging from one-offs to nationally-recognized chains• Consult with clients to create exterior and interior designs for new prototypes now under construction across the country• Specify exterior and interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new concepts and corporate refreshes• Create photo-realistic renderings and material boards• Conduct site surveys and visits with clients, general contractors, and engineers• Manage marketing for the firm, creating brochures and websites tailored to client conventions and collecting assets for rebrand

Denver , Colorado, Us

• Contract with real estate professionals to stage curated homes with furniture, art and goods sourced from over 450 local makers as well as national retail partners• Stage homes accounting for over $15 million in property sales over 12 months with an average sale time under one week• Create memorable design concepts that speak to the Guest House brand and expedite property sales / rentals• Create design boards and layouts for all projects• Interface with realtors and customers to increase brand awareness and drive staging and retail business• Host open house events for all staged properties • Source new products to expand maker portfolio• Manage social media and weekly newsletter to increase brand awareness, drive new client acquisition and generate sales• Increase followers across Instagram (24K) and Pinterest (37K monthly views)

Denver, Us

• Developed a social media strategy to increase followers across Instagram (23K), Facebook (14K), Twitter (10K), and Pinterest (147K monthly views)• Create original stories for weekly newsletter and blog to sustain a design dialogue year-round• Increase audience growth and engagement through product giveaways every quarter• Facilitate quarterly mentions of all advertisers across print and digital platforms• Pitch and proofread stories for print issues• Assist in organizing and executing events surrounding Denver Design Week and Design in Bloom annually

New York, Ny, Us

•Developed a positive living environment for more than 250 students by coordinating events centered around the creation of personal connections and the academic, professional, and holistic development of students•Enforced policies via rotating judiciary duties, written documentation, and following up with students•Responded to and triaged student crisis situations according to University protocol•Administered a budget to be used for resident hall programming•Maintained social media accounts as the staff’s public relations coordinator

Washington, Dc, Us

•Pitched reporters at local and national media outlets in addition to writing published articles about various clients•Managed a branded Twitter account and Tumblr page for AT&T New York highlighting AT&T’s local events and causes•Compiled press clippings of clients and journalists and made recommendations for numerous client media plans•Created a social media ‘starter kit’ for the firm to distribute to all incoming clients as an introduction to social media strategy•Monitored social media activity surrounding clients and drafted timely response plans in the event of a crisis or question•Assisted in planning a client’s launch event, compiling a media dossier, welcoming visitors, and introducing client to guests

London, England, Gb

•Interacted with subscribers across social media in order to expand the conversation between readers and the publication•Revised the company’s social media strategy using analytic data from competitors’ activity across social platforms•Produced and maintained content on the company’s e-commerce page in order to further monetize the website•Selected weekly deals from partnering sites to feature on the homepage, writing descriptive copy for each offer and event•Monitored the sale of exclusive offers to customers and attended sponsored events as a representative of the publication

Atlanta, Ga, Us

•Executed over 50 product sampling and sponsorship events across Colorado in correlation with the brand’s positioning and continually exceeded target impression goals set for each event•Travelled across the country to participate in a ‘road trip’ activation at various college campuses•Recruited and mentored a team of 15 people and maintained an inventory of branded products and supplies•Oversaw customer inquiries and relayed critical information to the public across multiple social media platforms•Measured both in-person and online impressions made on behalf of the brand to the target audience

New York, Ny, Us

•Served as a liaison and representative for the Dean of Students to reach out to students, faculty, and parents regarding ongoing academic and personal matters•Provided budgetary assistance to student leaders and organizations and created advertising material for events

Atlanta, Ga, Us

•Partnered with local organizations to solicit in-kind and paid sponsorships for events relevant to the brand•Acted as a face to the brand and engaged the public with an outgoing and friendly approach

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies, Marketing

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Interior Design

High School