Experience

Parker Young Construction - A RESCON Company

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Designer

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  Conduct residential and commercial design consultations with clients that have suffered property damage and loss caused by fire, flood, water, wind, etc. Offer space planning and interior design services for both residential and commercial spaces. As needed, visit job sites to take field measurements and discuss installation details with trades people. Offer professional design advice and assist with the selection of cabinetry, counter top, tile, hardwood, carpet, interior/exterior finishes and colors, lighting, appliances, etc. while taking into consideration the client’s budget and needs. Provide detailed drawings and final selection schedules for clients and 30 + estimators and job superintendents. Efficiently and accurately manage the design phases of fast paced projects for several hundred clients per year. Request product and labor estimates for upgrade recommendations and requests, place and follow up on orders, and review and approve invoices from vendors. Manage the sample inventory for 3 showrooms and 1 home office by meeting regularly with vendors and distributors to decide on what product lines should be displayed based on trends, client demands, material quality and price points. Modify selection sheet disclaimers as needed to ensure clients are being fully educated about the products they are selecting. Show less



D. Davis Interiors

• Design Services

• Interior Designer

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Handled in-home measures and design consultations with clients. Offered space planning and design options that met the client’s budget. Designed and detailed functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchens and bathrooms using a combination of hand drawn renderings, Pro Kitchen and AutoCAD. Assisted clients with all selections needed for their remodels including faucets, fixtures, cabinetry, appliances, lighting, counter tops, tile, paint colors, and more. Completed detailed design packets for construction. Presented and reviewed proposed plans with general contractor. Submitted and presented product estimates. Placed and followed up on material orders. Met trades people at job sites throughout the project to ensure plan follow through. Show less



Portis Building and Interiors

• Dunwoody, GA

• Interior Designer

  • Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

  Conducted in-home measures and design consultations with clients. Suggested interior design options that met the client’s budget. Aided homeowners in all aspects of the design process for their remodel. Coordinated on-site mechanical contractor visits for estimating purposes. Using Excel and 20/20 submitted detailed drawings for the project estimator, superintendent, and subcontractors and material price lists with suggested markups for the project estimator. Organized detailed design packets to be used with construction contracts. Requested product estimates for contract, placed and followed up on product orders, and reviewed/approved invoices from vendors and subcontractors Made trips to job sites to ensure follow through by superintendents and subcontractors. Show less



Lowe's Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kitchen & Bath Designer

  • Jan 1999 - Jun 2007

  Designed and presented kitchen and bath layouts to clients. Helped clients with selections for their kitchen and bath remodels including faucets, fixtures, cabinetry, paint, and counter tops. Using 20/20, drew and detailed floor plans and elevations for installation. Prepared for review with clients, installation and product contracts. Placed and followed up on product orders. Coordinated remodel projects from start to finish. Trained new designers from the district on products, sales and design techniques and the 20/20 software program. Conducted informative clinics to potential clients. Show less