Experience

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  Studio IDC

  • United States
  • Design Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Vice President

    • Jan 2018 - Present

    As the VP, overseeing operations, financials, project schedules and a team of 12 talented and hard-working individuals through Hospitality and Residential Interior Design Projects of varying sizes and scopes. Excellence in FF&E project planning, budgeting, specification writing and project management with particular emphasis on preliminary project strategy and schedule management.

  • Senior Operations Manager

    • Oct 2011 - Jan 2018

    A boutique design firm, Studio IDC is responsible for a variety of projects from large scale resorts to boutique hotels and high-end residences. As a full service design and procurement firm, our employ begins with customized design work for each client, through competitive bidding and purchasing, to the consolidation and shipping process. Our projects, primarily based in the Caribbean, bring the challenges and rewards of working overseas. Responsibilities include: Coordinating design schemes, Developing client-driven art programs, Writing project specific contracts, Communicating with clients regarding contracts and budgets, Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Analyzing Financial Reports, Payroll, Managing employee schedules and general human resource tasks. Most recently, successfully implementing a new company-wide Project Management software for better project tracking and internal time management.Additionally, with IDC, I have been able to travel for project meetings and installations to many islands in the Caribbean including Jamaica, Antigua, Barbados and Saint Lucia.

  • Art Consultant

    • Nov 2007 - Dec 2014

    As a Master of Fine Arts, I began my tenure at Studio IDC in an art consulting position. Through time, my job description has changed, and developed into something more all encompassing. However, I pride myself and find joy in developing an individual, compelling collection for each of our clients tailored to their needs, preferences and budget.

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  Oliver Patch Project

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • CoFounder

    • Oct 2020 - Present
    • Miami, Florida, United States

    Oliver Patch Project is a Florida based 501(c)(3) Corporation dedicated to empowering children with pediatric cancer through the power of patches. Join our movement to provide positivity and smiles to promote healing!

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  Blue Leaf Hospitality

  • Creative Consultant

    • 2013 - 2019

    BLUE LEAF is a furniture manufacturing resource in the hospitality industry withworld wide manufacturing capabilities. A company who prides itself on service, project management and successful deliveries with the goal of exceeding the expectations of clients; designers, architects, purchasing agents and hoteliers.My role at BLUE LEAF Hospitality is the concept development and execution of tradeshows. From coordination with the marketing team, to the selection of furnishings and finishes. I coordinate product development with project managers, reviewing shop drawings and developing strategic partnerships for a successful show.Through my work at BLUE LEAF, I have had several opportunities to travel to Asia and visit factories in Indonesia and Thailand. It has been an infinitely valuable experience, seeing furniture and accessories in production.

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  Triian

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Designer

    • Jul 2009 - Dec 2014
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Triian is a contemporary jewelry company designed and developed by myself and my partner, Brian Burkhardt. We are both classically trained sculptors with knowledge in the use of a wide variety of non-traditional products and materials. As a result of our fine art backgrounds, we approach jewelry in a fresh, distinctive way.Our focus is creating one-of-a-kind gems for the modern woman.Each Triian creation is completely unique; a small piece of wearable art. We cater to a clientele who is interested in having something special and exclusive.

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  Trisha Brookbank

  • Miami, Florida

  • Fine Artist

    • Jan 2001 - Dec 2012
    • Miami, Florida

    A fine artist working in a variety of media with a specialization in sculpture and textiles.

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  Miami Dade College: New World School of the Arts

  • Adjunct Professor of Sculpture

    • Aug 2006 - Apr 2008