Harmony in Hue is an interior and community design practice centered around a celebration of the material heirlooms of black and brown communities. Focusing on forward & regenerative design practices for communities to flourish through generations.

During my tenure as Vice President of Determined by Design I cultivated, grew and led a team for sole proprietor interior designer, growing the business and developing a workflow process for the expanding workload and breathing deeper narrative into the design process. Enhanced company’s culture through speaking engagements, direction of company language & lingo, best practices, and team retreats.PARTNERSHIP "CLIENT" FACING:-Lead and facilitate client meetings.-Proactively communicate with clients and manage expectations.CREATIVE LEADERSHIP:-Represent the company at industry events.-Attend design fairs/tradeshows and share insights with the team.-Identify and recommend vendors for informative 'lunch & learn' sessions.-Source new vendors/products and present findings to the team.-Provide thought leadership on design concepts and foster a culture of continuous learning.PROJECT DELIVERABLES:-Collaborate with Project Team in setting the design direction of projects.-Produce project administration, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.-Oversee the production of project drawings and documentation at the appropriate level.-Manage the sourcing, selection, and specification of project materials.-Coordinate and communicate effectively with project stakeholders.- Review and provide insightful comments on consultant drawings, shop drawings, and finish samples.PEOPLE LEADERSHIP:- Foster a collaborative work environment that supports career development.- Contribute to the company's talent through developing and implementing intentional hiring methods.- Engage team in tasks that promote holistic design thinking.- Follow up to ensure work is performed within company standards and aesthetics.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:-Attend and represent the company at business networking events.-Conduct new client discovery/research and outreach.-Identify opportunities to expand the company's product and service offerings.

- Leads design of projects through all phases of design - Collaborates and mentors with junior designers in project manager capacity for smaller projects.- Produces construction documents. - Serves as a liaison to the client regarding schedule and budget - Prepares RFP responses, updates company portfolio and presentation material.- Serves as the team leader in the studio. - Presents design with a strong belief that it solves the project design parameters; have options when appropriate.

- Prepared and attended client visioning and internal kick off meetings to gain comprehensive understanding of client needs.- Performed test fits and schematics for 5000 SF to 50,000 SF commercial projects that followed the client's program and reflect the client's vision.- Prepared pricing notes and work letters for tenant fit outs and/or improvements allowances. - Led the conceptual design, schematic design, and design development for all team projects, including preparation of presentation materials, technical drawings, and technical schedules. - Selected and specified systems and ancillary furniture.- Collaborated with D2 Branding to ensure branding design adhered to client vision and integrated seamlessly with interior design.- Provide guidance on design intent during the construction documentation process, producing and providing finish plans, ceiling plans, and key feature elevations.- Reviewed submittals and RFI’s as necessary upon request of the Project Coordinator and/or Project Manager.

Freelancer for design build, architecture, interior and artisan studios on project-to-project bases to:- Developed material palettes, furnishing and lighting selections.- Design & develop CAD plans and elevations for architect and/or general contractor. - Produced technical drawings and assisted with permit and construction document set. - Presentation materials: 3D renderings, boards for investors and/or community design review committees and marketing materials.- Manage projects during construction. - Develop and implement fabrication timeline.Trade Clients Include:o KBR (NYC) o Wells Vissar (PA) o Bronze Interiors (DC)o National Indian Gaming Association (DC)o Michael Murtha (PA)o Patrick Brian Jones (DC).To the public:Full Interior design services: furniture layout & selections, fabric selections, window treatments, decorative accessories, custom cabinetry, custom furnishings, kitchen and bath renovations.

- Managed small to mid-size high-end residential renovation projects from concept through schematic design, design development, construction, purchasing and delivery / installation. - Developed and selected material palettes for hard and soft finishes, furnishings, lighting, plumbing fixtures, appliances, hardware, and accessories.- Conducted client meetings, presenting ideas clearly and persuasively, composing meeting notes thereafter to share with client.- Prepared small construction sets independently and worked within a larger team for ground up construction; was responsible for finish plans, finish, plumbing and appliance schedule and tagged elevations.- Worked directly with various vendors, sub-contractors and general contractors including but not limited to metal fabricators, millworkers, electricians, plumbers, tile installers, and upholstery and window treatment workrooms. - Maintained material & vendor library for both interior design and architectural hardware and systems. - Responsible for furniture procurement, submitting purchase and sales order, overseeing order status, delivery, and installation.

- Research and developed conceptual imaging and material pallets for potential and on going projects. - Worked directly with various vendors and sub-contractors.- Handled merchandising, inventory control, ordering, closing out, and maintenance functions.