Developing new client relationships and guiding those clients through the design-build process for residential renovations with complex scopes of work.• Consulting with homeowners, listening to their needs, helping them create a vision, and educating them on their options.• Defining the scope of work, budget, and timeline.• Guiding clients through the design process, coming up with concepts, refining the design, and advising on FF&E•Collaborating with design staff, production… Show more Developing new client relationships and guiding those clients through the design-build process for residential renovations with complex scopes of work.• Consulting with homeowners, listening to their needs, helping them create a vision, and educating them on their options.• Defining the scope of work, budget, and timeline.• Guiding clients through the design process, coming up with concepts, refining the design, and advising on FF&E•Collaborating with design staff, production staff, fabricators, and installers to ensure the design vision is carried out through project completion•Managing client budgets, reviewing estimates, administering contract documents, and collecting payments•Specifying and ordering materials and finishes and managing logistics for multiple projects at a time•Created and implemented detailed documentation processes during the design phase to enhance efficiency and ensure maximum client satisfaction through project completion Show less

Lead designer on interior and exterior projects with complex scopes of work ranging from $200,000 to $1.5M•Managed all aspects of design including creating architectural drawings, researching and specifying materials, and acquiring bids for multiple projects at one time•Partnered with the sales team and production managers to develop designs that adhere to the budget and timeline•Coordinated with outside consultants such as engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and fabricators from… Show more Lead designer on interior and exterior projects with complex scopes of work ranging from $200,000 to $1.5M•Managed all aspects of design including creating architectural drawings, researching and specifying materials, and acquiring bids for multiple projects at one time•Partnered with the sales team and production managers to develop designs that adhere to the budget and timeline•Coordinated with outside consultants such as engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and fabricators from initial design through project completion to ensure projects meet quality standards and overall design objectives•Conducted design presentations with clients, using floor plans, elevations, sketches, and 3D models•Performed thorough code analysis to proactively ensure a smooth permitting process for projects in multiple jurisdictions throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Show less

Designer on interior renovation projects with contracts ranging from $150,000 - $500,000•Conducted field measures and developed architectural drawings using computer-aided design software•Created presentations and conducted design meetings with clients to find creative solutions to their design challenges•Advised clients on finish selections and obtained bids for materials including tile, cabinets, appliances, and hardware