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Designer/ Account Manager
Portland, OR
Jan 2021 - Jul 2024 (3 years 6 months)
Managed client relationships and project activities from initial engagement through installation and punch resolution for accounts such as the University of Oregon, Applied Materials, IBEW, Dynalectric and Travel Portland.
- Partnered with and supported the sales team in the achievement of their goals and directives.
- Ensured customer and team satisfaction as the primary point of contact for the client personnel, client third parties (A&D, contractors, IT, etc.), furniture vendors and reps, installation company and internal departments.
- Developed plans, product specifications, budget summaries, and final quotes that addressed client’s budget, timeline and other requirements and applied appropriate contract pricing, manufacturer discounts and gross margin guidelines.
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Interior designer
Mar 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 2 months)
Created innovative solutions for functional work and lounge spaces for Providence, PacifiCorp, Ampere Computing, Milestone Systems, Cayuse and other companies by listening, being empathetic and balancing budget with aesthetics.
• Developed and executed concepts, space plans, product application drawings, specifications and installation plans for projects, maintaining quality and accuracy throughout the process.
• Participated in client showroom tours and meetings to uncover their goals and expectations, to present settings and product options and to lead live design sessions for client feedback and approval.
• Effectively supported the sales team to help them address the project’s goals, constraints and functions and to expedite the process where possible.
• Applied passion for color and pattern to create cohesive finish palettes that reflected branding, coordinated with the interior finishes and provided the desired mood or function.
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Materials Manager
Merrell/ Wolverine Worldwide
Sep 2012 - May 2016 (3 years 8 months)
Developed, managed, and commercialized all apparel fabrics from initial concept to bulk production.
• Worked with development team and sourcing partners, facilitating communication and employing solutions, efficiency, deadlines, and costing.
• Reviewed aesthetics, specifications, technical attributes, and test reports for all material submits ensuring design requirements and quality standards were met.
• Collaborated with Design and Merchandising, designing and developing a successful yarn dye program.
• Organized fabric collections and existing commercialized fabrics, building a comprehensive and accessible fabric library.
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Interior Design Assistant
The Urban Realm
Mar 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 5 months)
Assisted with all stages of design and development as required.
• Managed details and enabled designer to focus on design and marketing by site verifying measurements, space planning residential spaces, researching FF&E options, creating and updating CAD drawings and specification packages, organizing and maintaining project binders, creating templates, and updating website.
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Apparel Senior Designer
Portland, OR
Mar 1995 - Sep 2005 (10 years 6 months)
Developed and grew the women's casual, active, and technical sportswear category, averaging 20% increase in sales each year by leveraging creativity with consumer insights, sales analysis, and effective management of the details. * Presented concepts and designs to management and sales staff for endorsement and constructive input. * Built detailed and organized specification packages, communicating design intent to production teams and factories. * Worked closely with sourcing manager, product developers, and pattern makers, achieving successful balance between design intent and construction, time, and cost constraints.