Experience

TileBar

• United States
• Design Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Architectural & Design Consultant

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Concept Surfaces

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Representative

  • Jun 2021 - Nov 2022



GRANITI VICENTIA GROUP

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Design Associate

  • Jan 2019 - 2021



Best Western Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Design Consultant

  • Nov 2015 - 2019



Nova Hospitality

• Houston, Texas Area

• Principal Interior Designer

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Create digital and physical design vignettes with elements of hand renderings, fabric and finish samples, color stories, space planning, and rendered elevations • Meet with clients to discuss PIP renovations as well as custom designs for new construction properties where I produce conceptual freehand designs to help the clients visualize the design concept • Create detailed design specification manuals for hotel submittals that outline every element of the FF&E package such as casegoods, seating, lighting, artwork, accessories, and finishes • Create room layouts for both public and guest spaces with true FF&E dimensions through the use of CAD and Adobe Illustrator • Provide rendered elevations with all elements of design specifications through a combination of CAD, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft PowerPoint • Cultivate working relationships with clients through excellent customer service and a hands-on approach to their properties • Present conceptual and final design presentations via live meetings, phone conferences, or email. • Review shop drawings to stay within the guidelines of hotel brand standards • Work on every aspect of design submissions to hotel brands from the initial submittal to final installation • Familiar with most hotel design and operating standards • Proficient understanding of how to successfully execute a PIP from all major brands such as (but not limited to) IHG, Hilton, La Quinta, Carlson, and Marriot. Show less



Curve Hospitality

• Houston, Texas

• Designer

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

  Designer: - Created bids based off the client's needs and brand requirements - Researched every major hotel brand such as IHG, Marriot, Hilton, and La Quinta to know all the brand standards - Space planned interiors in accordance to the client's needs and demographics of that particular city - Applied color theory and ergonomics to create environments that encouraged community and interaction - Created digital and physical design boards to show ideas and relationships of design to clients and brand - Created and submitted detailed spec books that outlined every selection of the hotel as listed on the bid - Created renderings and elevations of proposed spaces - Followed through the manufacturing process of our custom casegoods overseas Design Procurement: - Researched pricing and lead times - Ensured that we stayed on budget and within a specific timeline - Ordered samples and stayed current with new designs - Purchased items per lead designer's specifications - Organized delivery schedules with contractors and owners to ensure a prompt delivery - Delivered ETA's every week - Researched different vendors and manufacturers to make sure that our clients received the best product at the best price Show less



Lovesac

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interior Design Consultant

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2013

  - Space planned for client's spaces using Lovesac products - Assisted client's in putting together coordinated fabrics from our custom fabric book - Met weekly sales goals by suggesting Lovesac products to fix their everyday space planning issues - Went on house visits to help client's plan out their spaces - Space planned for client's spaces using Lovesac products - Assisted client's in putting together coordinated fabrics from our custom fabric book - Met weekly sales goals by suggesting Lovesac products to fix their everyday space planning issues - Went on house visits to help client's plan out their spaces



Giarrusso and Associates

• Houston, Texas

• Assistant Designer

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  - Familiarized myself with vendors and the design process - Worked under the lead designer to create renderings and elevations of residential spaces - Created floor plans on AutoCAD - Designed residential spaces according the client's needs - Familiarized myself with vendors and the design process - Worked under the lead designer to create renderings and elevations of residential spaces - Created floor plans on AutoCAD - Designed residential spaces according the client's needs



David Sutherland

• Intern

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  - Helped manage and organize inventory - Maintained specification sheets and manufacturer's brochures - Helped clients with selections - Made follow-up calls with clients - Attended meetings with outside reps to stay informed about new products - Helped manage and organize inventory - Maintained specification sheets and manufacturer's brochures - Helped clients with selections - Made follow-up calls with clients - Attended meetings with outside reps to stay informed about new products