Interior Designer, Architecture, Planning & Design Department

July 2006 – Current

Develop design and oversee construction of Eileen Fisher offices, showrooms, retail stores, stores-in-stores & facilities.

Specify, procure and manage delivery of materials, furniture & equipment.

Produce programs, forecasting, needs assessments, test fits and phasing diagrams for corporate projects.

Project management of architectural & design consultants, personnel, IT & construction for all corporate relocations.

Coordinate design development with Eileen Fisher departments to portray seasonal messages.

Evaluate interior products, their production, installation & disposal for sustainable, aesthetic, financial influences.

Design & implement regional-based designs for retail & wholesale rollouts. 

Partner with Social Conscious Self-Image Grant Committee providing assistance to non-profit organizations.

Albert Kahn Associates                                      

                                                                        Interior Designer, Real Estate Planning Division

Feb 2005 – July 2006

Provided full interior construction documentation sets for fast-track corporate and industrial projects.

Coordinated architectural and relocation services focused on integrating clients’ visions, goals and environment.

On-site management of relocations, reconfigurations and furniture installations.

Developed long and short term program, needs assessment and test fits of corporate clients.

Consulted for large-scale educational, industrial, and corporate sustainable design projects and initiatives.

Evaluated, developed & implemented environmental initiatives earning companies ISO 14000 certification.

Developed new client relationships and managed existing client accounts.

GunnLevine Architects                                       

                                                                        Interior Designer & Communication Coordinator

May 2002 – Feb 2005

Produced complete interior design construction documentation sets for new construction & renovation.

Produced interior renderings (computer & hand) to further convey overall design.

Created & delivered project presentations to client, user and community groups.

Produced project proposals & qualifications for architectural, interior and consultant submittals.

Prepared & assembled award-winning project submissions.

College for Creative Studies                                         

                                                                                                Student Reference Manager, Interior Design Department

December 2000 – May 2002

Researched new & innovative products for student project implementation.

Maintained interior design, industrial design and architectural library & sample department.

Developed project & design trend presentation boards.

Established computer database of manufacturers’ products for student reference.

Primary contact for manufacturers’ representatives.

Education:

College for Creative Studies, Detroit 1999-2003           

                                                                                                Bachelor of Fine Art – Interior Design

Program Knowledge:

3D Studio Max 4.0, 5.0, 6.0

AutoCAD 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006

Architectural Desktop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe PageMaker

Microsoft Suite

Sketch Up

Awards, Honors & Affiliations:

AIA Super Bowl Storefront Design

Job Shadow for Detroit Public Schools

CCS Senior Thesis Award

IIDA Finish to Fashion Benefit

LEED Accredited Professional

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

OH, MI & NJ Special Olympics Volunteer

Green Drinks Westchester, NYC

Eileen Fisher Self-Image Grant Committee

Retail Design Institute – NYC Member