Owner, Interior Designer

• 2014 - Present

Space Planning & Interiors Manager

• Sep 2014 - Mar 2017

• Review all FF&E for non-capital projects, approving furniture layouts, selections and general interior schemes • Providing design review for capital projects such as the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center and Klarman Hall• Assisting the Project Manager for Klarman Hall (a 76,000 SF convening hall to be completed in 2018) with project coordination, including FF&E• Review and manage decorative art and campus signage including the proposal, design, stakeholder coordination, and budget processes involved in such projects• Developing and managing new HBS campus-wide design standards with the Director of Design

Volunteer - Construction Leadership

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

Learning about and adhering to local building codes, attending technical trainings, practicing learned construction methods and leading a crew of day-volunteers in completing set building goals. Learning about and adhering to local building codes, attending technical trainings, practicing learned construction methods and leading a crew of day-volunteers in completing set building goals.

Lead Interior Designer

• Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

• Designing and documenting custom interiors, furniture and finish details and managing each stage of design throughout the project• Performing design tasks including: drafting, sourcing, site measuring, sketching concepts and details, preparing presentations and leading client meetings • Supervising prospective client inquiries, contract negotiation, billing, expediting, proposal creation, purchasing, installation scheduling, communication with contractors, vendors and clients including the negotiation of product pricing• Maintaining close relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service, including troubleshooting project complications and client concerns• Designing marketing materials and overseeing professional photo shoots

Designer

• Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

• Performing design tasks including: site measuring, generating floor plans and selecting furniture, finishes and color schemes• Designing and sketching custom furniture and visiting our workroom to ensure the design was being properly executed• Communicating with vendors, scheduling installations, providing lead times, generating and upholding budgets and maintaining communication with clients• Writing original material for Niche Interiors’ blog • Performing design tasks including: site measuring, generating floor plans and selecting furniture, finishes and color schemes• Designing and sketching custom furniture and visiting our workroom to ensure the design was being properly executed• Communicating with vendors, scheduling installations, providing lead times, generating and upholding budgets and maintaining communication with clients• Writing original material for Niche Interiors’ blog

Freelance Designer and LEED Consultant

• Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

• Researching renewable energy options and designing floor plans for the rehabilitation of two industrial buildings in Braintree, MA • Exploring appropriate materials and finishes based on cost, sustainable qualities and availability • Researching renewable energy options and designing floor plans for the rehabilitation of two industrial buildings in Braintree, MA • Exploring appropriate materials and finishes based on cost, sustainable qualities and availability

Freelance Designer

• Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

• Working in the Visual Merchandising Department on marketing materials and store layouts • Assisting in the mock store to set up and design displays • Working in the Visual Merchandising Department on marketing materials and store layouts • Assisting in the mock store to set up and design displays