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Junior Designer
BANKS|RAMOS Architectural Lighting Design
Jun 2013 - May 2014 (11 months)
Writing and editing specifications and making cut sheets.
Drafting; including AutoCAD and REVIT.
Lighting Detail development.
Preparing cost estimates and maintaining project budgets.
Interfacing with sales representatives and procuring samples.
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Interior Designer
Pacific Interior Design, Pacific Design Directions inc.
Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 (7 months)
Tenant improvement and Ground-up projects in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.
Involved in Programming and Site Analysis, Schematics, Design development, and the implementation of working drawings.
Drafting various plans which include the space analysis to deliver: Scope of work plans, Conceptuals and Marketing plans for Brokers, Building owners, and Property managers.
Understanding and Implementation of BOMA 2010 standards.
Applicable research for affective Specification writing which is tailored to specific project programmatic requirements.
Notable Projects/Clients/Properties include: Apple One centers, Eagle software, Tri-city commercial complex (upwards of 1 million leasable commercial square feet), Art Institutes Inland Empire, Emart, Oparc, and Partners Bank.
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Interior Designer
Grupo Pacific; Lund Design Group
Jan 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Attend and conduct client meetings during all phases of design.
Manage projects development within billable hour allotment.
Conduct site visits to produce as-builts, preliminary drawings, and permit drawings.
Visually communicated project designs and intent via 3D rendering models.
Produce marketing plans and calculations for various building owners utilizing
BOMA standards.
Company Profile:
A globally connected group that specializes in Architectural Planning, Commercial Design, Residential Design, Medical/Institutional Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, and Corporate Branding.
Specialties
Architecture, Space Planning, Residential, Commercial, Graphic Design, Web Design, Corporate Branding
Projects include: San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, General Atomics Cafe, Legal Aid, Pacific Coast Grill, North Coast Church, Flowerhill Mall Entry Plaza, 3 Dog Bakery, Rancho Valencia Resort Corporate Center
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Design Consultant
Dunn-Edwards Corporation
Jan 2010 - May 2011 (1 year 4 months)
Assist clients and contractors in coordinating pallets for their interior and exterior projects.
Create mock-up computer renderings of color schemes to aid in client visualization.
Discuss and recommend products based upon scope of project.
Conduct and coordinate design seminars and workshop presentations for client base.
Participate in community outreach projects which include; Habitat For Humanity builds and fundraising.
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Intern Designer
Young + Co.
Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 (2 months)
Assisted designers with diverse functions to complete current Healthcare and G.S.A. design projects.
Drafted and revised construction documents to reflect design intent.
Produced presentation quality renderings via utilization of various design software programs.
Managed project binders; to include updating, revising, and organizing specifications.
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Assistant Designer
Rabe & Tigert Designs
Oct 2009 - Jun 2010 (8 months)
Direct assistant to the Principal Designers in a fast paced Residential, Hospitality, and Small Craft design firm.
Provided support with all phases of current projects; including site visits, design drawings, and specifying.
Created and assembled presentation quality boards and computer renderings for client review.
Maintained resource library and established working relationships with industry sales representatives.
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Department Manager
Marshalls
Jan 2000 - Jun 2005 (5 years 5 months)
Coordinated, supervised, and was accountable for the daily operations of business.
Responsible for Visual merchandising to procure and maximize profit models via promotion of product.