Cultivated professional working relationships with merchandising and sales departments, suppliers, and clients. Mentored other designers, providing guidance and support to help generate work on time and within project parameters. Collaborated with in-house producers to create storyboards, mood boards, and thumbnail sketches to represent and visualize ideas prior to execution. Conducted regular research to stay abreast of product trends, implementing concepts to increase the competitive advantage of brand and products.

Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations. Consulted with clients to determine preferences to meet overall design goals. Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas. Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, finishes, and fixtures. Originated and developed creative design concepts using CAD and SketchUp, contracting, and execution that exceeded client expectations. Prepared visual and GFC documents and details to implement design concepts. Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent. Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.

I Devised an overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM). Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of the new structure. Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members, and review project schedules. Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input in residential, commercial, and institutional project designs. Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.

Academic and Practical education based on Design, Construction Technology, Methodologies, Research and Analysis, Professional environmental study, Norms and Practices, codes of practice, and health and safety both during the construction and occupation of