Experience

Jones-Keena & Co.

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Asst.

  • Jul 2018 - Present



Scott Shuptrine Interiors

• Gallery Coordinator

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

• Interior Designer

  • May 2014 - Jul 2018

  About SCOTT SHUPTRINE INTERIORSLUXURY ENDURES. The Scott Shuptrine name has a rich history of premium level home furnishings and custom interior design. Scott Shuptrine Interiors makes its luxury designs accessible for today’s décor enthusiasts. We pride ourselves on providing trend-setting interiors for a modern living approach. Our professional interior designers work with clients on a one-to-one basis to plan a personal schematic for each individual space. They help create a unique style story with furnishings, colors, layers and placement from floor to ceiling that meet your aesthetic aspirations. Show less

• Design Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

  -Provide luxury home furnishings and custom interior design services for gallery guests and small-scale commercial projects -Oversee daily activities of the Novi retail showroom and act as educator and facilitator for all sales personnel and interior designers on my team-Present monthly Trending classes to inform the public about current interior design practices-Enjoy an active role in visual merchandising-Represent the company in network events and public relations in media-Designer for the Scott Shuptrine vignette at Detroit DIFFA 2014, published in Detroit Home Magazine Winter 2014 Show less



Richard Ross Designs

• Royal Oak, Michigan

• Creative Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - May 2014

  -Work alongside the lead designer in all aspects of the design process from conceptualization through installation -Communicate closely with contractors and clients, participating in office meetings and field visits -Office manager responsibilities and all paperwork including bookkeeping, design agreements,estimating, invoicing, ordering, tracking, client purchases, as well as scheduling trades -Research and selection of furniture and finishes -Work alongside the lead designer in all aspects of the design process from conceptualization through installation -Communicate closely with contractors and clients, participating in office meetings and field visits -Office manager responsibilities and all paperwork including bookkeeping, design agreements,estimating, invoicing, ordering, tracking, client purchases, as well as scheduling trades -Research and selection of furniture and finishes



Kurtis Kitchen & Bath

• Livonia, MI

• Operations Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  “For over 40 years Kurtis Kitchen and Bath Centers has been a leader in providing the very latest in kitchens and baths. Whether you do-it-yourself, contract-it-yourself, or use our partial or complete installation services, Kurtis is there from the start." -Coordinate and manage store operations -Provide retail design assistance and consult with customers about countertops, cabinetry, and wood species -Design kitchen and bath layouts utilizing 20/20 Design Technologies -Prepare designers for client meetings and provide general assistance to the team by compiling product specs as well as utilizing 20/20 Software to made quotes and revise floor plans. Show less



Jeffrey King Interiors

• Birmingham, Michigan

• Assistant Designer Internship

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  -High end residential design experience -Provided research, selection, and specification of items and materials related to design work -Correspondence & coordination with clients and vendors to obtain services and organized delivery and installation of goods -Obtained measurements and developed field work into floor plans using AutoCad 2006 -Handled all computer drawings and renderings -Office Administration -High end residential design experience -Provided research, selection, and specification of items and materials related to design work -Correspondence & coordination with clients and vendors to obtain services and organized delivery and installation of goods -Obtained measurements and developed field work into floor plans using AutoCad 2006 -Handled all computer drawings and renderings -Office Administration



F. Schumacher & Co.

• United States
• Design Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Showroom Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  -Provided general assistance to the Midwest Regional Sales Director and Territory Manager -Provided training to Showroom Sales Representatives -Achieved an understanding of showroom products to knowledgeably assist clientele -Suggested fabrics & finish selections for designers -Assisted designers in the showroom -Managed inventory, sample ordering, organized showroom and facilitated sales -Provided general assistance to the Midwest Regional Sales Director and Territory Manager -Provided training to Showroom Sales Representatives -Achieved an understanding of showroom products to knowledgeably assist clientele -Suggested fabrics & finish selections for designers -Assisted designers in the showroom -Managed inventory, sample ordering, organized showroom and facilitated sales



Sorci and Swords Design, Inc.

• Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Design Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  -Provided general assistance to all member of design team -Collaborated with designers and architects -Developed boards for client presentations -Worked closely with client/project manager through design concepts to design completion -Participated in on-site construction visits for construction management and punch-lists -Met with clients, contractors, subcontractors & engineers & participated in weekly project progress meetings. -Developed contract documents using AutoCad R13 -Researched for Furniture, Finishes, Equipment, Lighting, Textiles specificiation -Communicated with various companies for pricing, inventory, memos and purchase orders Show less



Outback Steakhouse

• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2012

  I have maintained this position during school for the past 4 years. I have worked with customers, management, orders, stocking, sales etc. This job has been very beneficial for me because I have aspirations toward hospitality design and from this experience I understand very well how the business functions and what needs to happen in order to create a positive and friendly working environment of that nature. I have maintained this position during school for the past 4 years. I have worked with customers, management, orders, stocking, sales etc. This job has been very beneficial for me because I have aspirations toward hospitality design and from this experience I understand very well how the business functions and what needs to happen in order to create a positive and friendly working environment of that nature.



American Society of Interior Designers - ASID

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Representative to the Board

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  -Elected as a member of the voting board -Attended monthly board meetings and conference calls with professionals in the field -Served as the communication link, relaying information between the state board, the individual chapters & the student membership at large -Encouraged student participation in all chapter programs and activities for career and professional development -Maintained & updated contact information for student chapter rosters -Assisted the chapter student affairs committee in coordinating chapter sponsored student programs and events -Arranged the student competition for the annual ASID-TN State Conference. Show less



DeNovo Concepts

• Architecture and Planning

• Interior Design Consultant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  -During my senior year at O'More College of Design, I was selected to implement my Studio V project at the Entrepreneur Center of Nashville -Collaborated directly with architect on the interior design renovation of one of the historic Trolley Barns of downtown into the office expansion of the Entrepreneur Center Of Nashville. -Researched and met with reps. for information of materials and equipment -Custom designed donor-recognition floor tiles -During my senior year at O'More College of Design, I was selected to implement my Studio V project at the Entrepreneur Center of Nashville -Collaborated directly with architect on the interior design renovation of one of the historic Trolley Barns of downtown into the office expansion of the Entrepreneur Center Of Nashville. -Researched and met with reps. for information of materials and equipment -Custom designed donor-recognition floor tiles



Antiques at the Factory

• Display Director & Sales Assoc.

  • May 2010 - May 2011

  -Visual merchandising -Experience in high end furniture sales -Design and arrange booth vignettes -Customer relations & sales -Visual merchandising -Experience in high end furniture sales -Design and arrange booth vignettes -Customer relations & sales



Habitat for Humanity

• Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Volunteer

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2010

  -Insulation installment, general construction and labor -Insulation installment, general construction and labor



Clean Vibes

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2009

  -Recycling, Site maintenance -Recycling, Site maintenance



Hollister Co

• Johnson City, Tennessee Area

• Visual Merchandising & Sales Assoc.

  • Sep 2007 - Mar 2008

  -Advertised merchandise, greeted customers, -Promoted specials, arranged merchandise displays -Advertised merchandise, greeted customers, -Promoted specials, arranged merchandise displays



Frist Art Museum

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  - Filed and updated records among other administrative duties, as well as the planning, organization, and implementation of educational programs -Performed computer data entry, transcribing guestbook entries into a digital format; updating Frist membership information -Assisted in the children's area Art Quest explaining and aiding at the various art stations - Filed and updated records among other administrative duties, as well as the planning, organization, and implementation of educational programs -Performed computer data entry, transcribing guestbook entries into a digital format; updating Frist membership information -Assisted in the children's area Art Quest explaining and aiding at the various art stations



Freeze Frame Photo

• Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Photographer

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2006