•  Pricing Plans - Construction Documents •  Excellent QA/QC & Attention to Detail

• Marketing/Lease Floor Plans •  Site Analysis & As-Built Documentation

•  Project Programming & Space Planning •  ADA & Life Safety Code Compliance

•  MEP Coordination •  Construction Administration

• 3D Renderings •  FF&E Specifications & Schedules

•  Timely Response to RFI's & Submittals •  Written, Verbal & Visual Communication

•  Time Management & Dedication •  Courteous & Hospitable Client Relations

Technical Software

•  Proficient Skills:
~ AutoCAD ~ Sketchup ~ Photoshop ~ Bluebeam Revu ~ Microsoft Office Suite

•  Intermediate Skills in Development:
~ Revit ~ V-Ray

Overview of Commercial Interior Design Project Types:

•  Hospitality: Casino Entry and Open Casino Areas, Restaurants, Retail, Music Venue, and Bars

•  Corporate Tenant Improvements

•  Corporate Property, Capital Improvements - Interior and Exterior

•  Corporate Speculative Suite Tenant Improvement

•  Industrial Warehouse / Admin Tenant Improvement

•  Bio-Tech Tenant Improvement

Overview of Residential Interior Design Project Types:

•  Kitchen & Bathroom Additions and Renovations

•  Interior Design Planning & Specifications

•  Design and documentation of various interior and exterior applications of tile and stone

Work History

Hospitality, Sr. Interior Designer
IGroup Design - San Diego, CA 11/2022 to 10/2023

•  Design Development of interior and exterior design concepts for a range of hospitality venues included Casinos, Restaurants, Bars, Retail, and Music Venues.

•  Designed various custom elements such as: feature design elements, large scale light fixtures, millwork, metal fabricated architectural elements with-in each venue. Detailed material specifications & research, coordinated with vendors, manufacturers, and construction team.

•  Worked closely with Design Director and Jr. Designers to complete project requirements for all Interior Design and Construction Document sheet sets; meeting all deadlines to adhere to construction schedules.

•  Problem solved and managed RFI responses in a timely manner to move forward with solutions that honored the approved design intent and budget.

•  Developed intricate and unique design solutions for large scale, highly ornamental environments that spoke to our client’s brand and programming requirements, providing all necessary drawings and details to communicate design intent and specifications.

•  Created detailed 3D Renderings to aid in Design Development and fine tune visual details.

Commercial Interior Designer
McFarlane Architects – San Diego, CA 1/2021 to 07/2022

•  Thrived in fast-paced collaborative work environment to support multidisciplinary design process, managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting project budgets and timelines.

•  Contributed to design development generating design studies based on conceptual & functional criteria.

•  Developed material & finish palettes, ceiling and lighting design, and creative architectural design elements throughout common area and tenant improvement spaces, working with vendors and installers to ensure successful outcomes.

•  Prepared and presented detailed digital and in-person presentations for design development & approval.

•  Collaborated with architects and design team to complete detailed Interior Design CD sheets.

•  Participated in construction meetings via Teams or on-site observation and worked to problem solve with contractors and vendors to maintain design concept integrity when necessary.

Commercial Interior Designer
RBN Design – San Diego, CA 10/2012 to 07/2020 

•  Partner with PM’s to create design solutions with sustainability and end user wellness in mind.

•  Efficiently problem solved RFI’s and clearly communicate solutions with concise documentation.

•  Provided innovative, functional and code compliant interior design, space planning & test fit solutions; construction documents, details, and marketing plans with proficient use of BOMA 2019 standards.

•  Personally managed permit process meeting various municipalities standards, preparing required paperwork for various departments, submitting construction documents for review, addressing plan check comments, revision and resubmittal of plans for final permit acquisition.

Other Work Experience
Visual Merchandiser/Developer – West Elm/Williams-Sonoma, Inc., San Diego, CA – 2009 to 2012
Design Internship – Roberts & Bennett Commercial Interior Design (RBN Design) – 2008 to 2009
Design & Sales Associate – Waterworks, Residential Bathrooms & Kitchens – 2002 to 2006
Showroom Sales & Design Consultant – Arizona Tile – 1999 to 2002

Education
San Diego State University – B.A. Interior Design, 2006 to 2009
San Diego Mesa Community College – A.A. Interior Design 1997 to 2000