Designer

• Aug 2023 - Present

Liaise with vendors to source and price materials, and request updated samples for in-house materials library. Assemble interior finish packages for clients with an emphasis on environmentally-friendly materials and sources. Keep record of updated brochures and current pricing for frequently used products.Provide Construction Administration services to respond to RFIs and submittals, and participate in weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings as the Architectural representative to track project progress and construction timelinesConduct code research for all relevant jurisdictions to ensure that all project design parameters are compliant with current code editions for both residential and commercial projects.Design layouts in Adobe InDesign for RFQ and RFP documentation to showcase firm qualifications, relevant project experience, staff qualifications for key personnel, architectural design processes, and sample timelines and project budgets. Implemented templates for RFQ and RFP responses to streamline the process of compiling future proposals.Facilitate interior design processes for commercial and residential projects, and create client presentations and renderingsProvide drafting and 3D modeling support for project teams to bring designs from conceptual to permitManage client relationships and coordinate with consultants to move projects forward within requested deadlines Show less

Junior Designer

• Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

Contacted vendors to source and price materials, and requested updated samples for the Dorman Associates materials librarySupported interior design process and created client presentationsAssisted with drafting and 3D modeling support for project teams to bring designs from conceptual to permitMaintained client relationships and coordinated with consultants to meet project deadlines

Office Manager

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

16-person residential and commercial architecture firm.Managed invoicing process and budget tracking for more than 75 active client projects Engaged prospective clients, composed project proposals, and delegated new client inquiries to the appropriate project managerCreated and distributed email campaigns with social media marketing collateral to promote childcare architecture services and custom home design

Talent

• Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

400-person software development company, streamlining mortgage loan process. Partnered with recruiters and hiring managers across departments, managing and advising on all aspects of hiring process, contributing to growth across Product Management, Product Design, Customer Support, and Quality Assurance teams. Special emphasis on working directly with the leadership team and their executive assistants to recruit and manage complex schedules to facilitate on-site interview panels for executive-level roles. Collaborated with Design team, developed branding for Women At Blend resource group Designed the internal company guide for corporate policies in Fundraising and Community Service Show less

Recruiting Coordinator

• May 2015 - Feb 2018

600-person office headquarters, with more than 1,100 employees worldwide. Designed announcements, messaging, and print collateral for team-building corporate events Ran full-cycle recruiting as first public contact for Art, QA, Production, and Administrative roles Identified potential hires through career websites, job posting boards, fairs, and recruiting events Hosted virtual trainings with international teams on how to use our Applicant Tracking System software 600-person office headquarters, with more than 1,100 employees worldwide. Designed announcements, messaging, and print collateral for team-building corporate events Ran full-cycle recruiting as first public contact for Art, QA, Production, and Administrative roles Identified potential hires through career websites, job posting boards, fairs, and recruiting events Hosted virtual trainings with international teams on how to use our Applicant Tracking System software

Interior Design Associate

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2017

Residential Interior Designer and Retail Showroom. Searched images, organized fabric library, visited sites to support residential design projects Supervised showroom and handled customer sales, retail displays, inventory, and ordering Residential Interior Designer and Retail Showroom. Searched images, organized fabric library, visited sites to support residential design projects Supervised showroom and handled customer sales, retail displays, inventory, and ordering

Front Desk Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - May 2015

50-person bi-coastal company with clients including Apple, Peets, Chipotle, and Best Buy. Hand-illustrated corporate communications, developed company event branding Oversaw daily operations, guest experience, expense reports, timesheet reconciliation 50-person bi-coastal company with clients including Apple, Peets, Chipotle, and Best Buy. Hand-illustrated corporate communications, developed company event branding Oversaw daily operations, guest experience, expense reports, timesheet reconciliation

Barista

• Aug 2007 - Dec 2012

Visual Merchandiser

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

Worked within company style guidelines to produce original designs for interior displays and bring the desired aesthetic to life in retail windows. Prepared mannequins and wall displays for exhibition on the retail floor. Worked within company style guidelines to produce original designs for interior displays and bring the desired aesthetic to life in retail windows. Prepared mannequins and wall displays for exhibition on the retail floor.

Interior Design Intern

• Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

Collected images from residential design catalogs and filed them into appropriate binders, scheduled appointments, and accompanied Kimberly on visits to client homes and meetings with vendors. Collected images from residential design catalogs and filed them into appropriate binders, scheduled appointments, and accompanied Kimberly on visits to client homes and meetings with vendors.

Brass Plum Fashion Board Member

• Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

Prepared mannequins for display in the juniors department, participated in local fundraisers with fellow members of the BP Fashion Board, and organized and attended workshops in marketing, trend forecasting, and buying. Prepared mannequins for display in the juniors department, participated in local fundraisers with fellow members of the BP Fashion Board, and organized and attended workshops in marketing, trend forecasting, and buying.