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Present functional space planning and designs based on brand identity and sq footageCreate FF&E selection and sourcing solutions used in projects to mitigate limited space and budget for designs that accomplish function and design approved by clients. Coordinated design concept through completion including FF&E selections with clients, contractors, & subcontractors, and other disciplines for 20+ renovations, remodels, and new builds for single family residentials. Established space planning and spec books for investors in the Dallas for multi and single family residentials

Led design team members, established workflows, and implemented procedures that enhanced sales and client onboarding for cannabis dispensary design projects. Improved internal communication between design, sales, and production teams for more efficient project execution by suggesting and initiating design meetings.Managed the design process, execution, and initial implementation of the cannabis dispensary fixtures and its catalog to provide clients with a pre-fabricated option that would reduce lead time on showcasing millwork pieces for designs. Designed and executed 9 of 24 commercial cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge design projects in New Jersey from concept to completion in the first year of employment.

Assisted project coordination and communication in English for international projects in Dubai. Supported project manager and senior designers with executing the FF&E design, material boards, vendor communication, and client presentations. Contributed to design strategies for different spaces for the Dubai hospitality project that were pitched to senior leadership and was proposed and approved by the client. Produced design documentation that communicated the design intent and construction for the production team in Dubai to construct the sales exhibit stands. Assisted in the FF&E vendor communication and FF&E design for the design project that constructed the first Bitcoin exchange bar in Rome, Italy.

Assisted principle interior designer with physical project moodboards presented to the clientProduced drawings using Autocad for elevations and plans for client projects

Bachelor'S Degree, Interior And Product Design

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Textile Sciences And Apparel Merchandising