Experience

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  Lenoir-Rhyne University

  • Design Consultant
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  Lenior-Rhyne University

  • Columbia SC

  • DESIGN CONSULTANT & GRADUATE STUDENT

    • 2013 - Present
    • Columbia SC

    In 2013 I enrolled as a graduate student to pursue a master of arts degree focused on how various faith traditions have influenced art, architecture and theology. While pursuing my M.A. I was also retained by the University as a design consultant for some ongoing renovations. I worked jointly wi...

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  Self-Employed Interior Designer

  • Savannah, Ga

  • INTERIOR DESIGNER / DECORATIVE PAINTER

    • 2007 - 2013
    • Savannah, Ga

    Carlson Residence- Savannah's Old Quarter- Interior designer and faux finishesFeatured in Savannah Spring Tour of Homes 2009.Braswell Residence- Interior design and decorative painting.Bemis Residence- Interior design as well as decorative painting.Dr. John & Ginger Duncan Residence- O...

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  Walt Disney World

  • Orlando, FL

  • DISNEY CENTRAL SHOPS SEASONAL ARTIST

    • 2007 - 2007
    • Orlando, FL

    I had the unique opportunity to work for a season with Walt Disney World in the Central Shops assisting with the creation of character heads for Disney characters appearing in the Walt Disney World theme parks. Specifically, I was using hand detail and airbrush techniques to complete a wide rang...

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  Urban Oasis

  • Savannah, GA

  • SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

    • 2003 - 2007
    • Savannah, GA

    Utilizing my network of various artists and resources, I opened a small business focused on working with the design trade in the center of Savannah's National Historic District. Located within a vintage 1918 service station, the space was renovated and landscaped as a showcase for artists cre...

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  Self-Employed

  • United States
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • DESIGNER, PROVIDENCE POINT

    • 1999 - 2003

    Retained as Conceptual and Interior Designer. the objective of this extensive project was to create an estate on a private ten acre island, that would closely replicate an 18th century American Colonial home which evolved to its present form over a period of centuries. My responsibilities included actual plans for the house, drawn in collaboration with a registered draftsman for their copy and stamp for construction. Creation of precisely duplicated colonial rooms inspired by existing 18th century American and British buildings. Careful research of estate grounds to design appropriate concepts for motor court entry, gate house, garden and tennis court. I worked with a team of over thirty craftsmen on site, directly with the chief builder and site manager, answering and coordinating all aspects of design. Three years were spent collecting furnishings and artwork of appropriate scale to furnish the residence. Two years were spent in extensive decorative painting with five apprentices. Faux finishes were incorporated throughout the entire residence, including a fully grained library. The result was a dramatic as well as comfortable home, featured in SAVANNAH MAGAZINE 2008, Spring Home Issue.

  • INTERIOR DESIGNER/ DECORATIVE PAINTER

    • 1995 - 1999

    Hargus Residence on Factors Walk- Creation of historic interiors, and extensive decorative painting for unique waterfront property. This project was featured in SAVANNAH MAGAZINE, January issue 2000.The Ballastone Inn- Responsible for creating period interiors and painted finishes throughout the inn. Also designed and installed seasonal trims. Dr. John and Mrs Ginger Duncan Residence- Decorative painting which was featured in two books, SAVANNAH TOUR OF HOMES AND GARDENS, 1996 , SAVANNAH STYLE, MYSTERY AND MANOR, 2001.United States Federal Courthouse- Decorative painting of the ceremonial court room, one of the original thirteen courts established by the Judiciary Act of 1789.The Foley House Inn- Extensive design work as well as decorative painting.

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  Belk

  • Savannah, GA and Hilton Head Island, SC

  • VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER

    • 1993 - 1995
    • Savannah, GA and Hilton Head Island, SC

    Responsible for store wide presentation and design' install of all seasonal trims within corporate budget guidelines for flagship stores in Savannah and Hilton Head Island. This included hiring and maintaining sufficient staff within each store location as well as design and creation of in-s...

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  IFACS: International Fina Arts Conservation Studio

  • United States

  • COMMISSIONED DECORATIVE PAINTER

    • 1992 - 1993
    • United States

    IFACS is among the most respected of fine arts conservation studios. In England, their projects include Buckingham Palace, The House of Lords in Parliment, The Foreign Office and Windsor Castle. I had the great privilege to work with their crews in America at the Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine, ...

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  D & B Design

  • Savannah, Georgia

  • STAFF DESIGNER

    • 1988 - 1992
    • Savannah, Georgia

    Interior design/ decorative painting with residential and commercial interiors, also responsible for visual merchandising of showroom and creating seasonal trim displays.

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  Windsor House

  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina

  • STAFF DESIGNER

    • 1986 - 1988
    • Winston-Salem, North Carolina

    Staff designer with responsibilities for space planning and decorative painting for residential interiors.