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Director of Publishing and Events
Tempe, AZ
Aug 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years)
Launched and ran startup design magazine alongside founder/editor in chief. Managed outside web development team to meet launch, Built social media presence from the ground up, ran all social platforms, and trained new social media director. Leveraged available cloud software for email marketing, social media optimization, digital & print publication, event promoting & registration. Managed and tracked new sales staff to ensure publishing deadlines were met. Directed bimonthly magazine issue premiere parties prior to pandemic.
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Interior Designer
Tempe, AZ
Aug 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years)
Lawrence Lake Interiors is a boutique firm specializing in demographic design for multi-family projects—and we handle it all, from beginning to end. Our studio takes a hands-on approach to each job, sans our firm’s cohesive and uplifting culture makes working with us an uplifting experience for you. The team of talented designers led by Renee Jovovich, Director of Design Services understands the creative process and services needed to create memorable interiors. Understanding the developers needs and market trends allows the team to create the right vision for a specific project. Focused on the architecture, demographics and the neighborhood, the teams vision showcases the property and inspires the residents. The design process is customized to meet the developers needs and budgets, creating the best experience possible.
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Interior Designer
Scottsdale, AZ
Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Oz Architects, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona based architectural & interior design firm specializing in boutique hospitality, golf clubhouse, spa and custom residential projects throughout the west including Hawaii, Arizona, California, and Mexico. Notable projects include the Silverleaf Clubhouse and Spa, Scottsdale; the Royal Palms Resort and Alvadora Spa, Phoenix; Kukui'ula Plantation Club and Spa, Kauai; the Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley; the Glenwild Golf Clubhouse, Park City; the Crosby Estate Golf Clubhouse, Rancho Santa Fe; the Red Door Spa at the Wigwam, Litchfield Park, AZ; and the Superstition Mountain Clubhouse, Arizona, as well as many notable custom residential projects. A majority of projects include sourcing and import of antique and reclaimed building materials from Europe and South America through its subsidiary, Antiquities, LLC.
Responsibilities at the firm included assisting within the full range of design and production of interior projects, help coordinating in-house workshop production and office improvements, refining in-house interior design drawing standards, and collaborating with in-house architectural staff on residential and commercial projects.
Mac based office - Autocad, Archicad (BIM), Sketchup, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Studio Webware
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Assistant to Designer
Scottsdale, AZ
Jan 2006 - Jan 2014 (8 years)
David Michael Miller Associates was established by its owner and principal interior designer, David Michael Miller, in 1989. This Arizona interior designer’s Mid-Western upbringing is evident in his sensitivities to organic materials, colors and forms. As a local Phoenix interior designer, David has been able to infuse these natural qualities to his interiors. This Arizona interior design firm is accomplished in a broad range of interior design styles and is accustomed to providing a complete range of interior design services. David Michael Miller Associates has been recognized for its significant talents in many publications and books on interior design. David has won numerous national awards for his work from professional design organizations, publications and peers. David is the sole designer in this Arizona interior design firm, with specific support personnel in business administration, purchasing/installation coordination and cadd/technical support.
Responsibilities at the firm included design assistance, concept visualization, technical drawing, 3D modeling, autocad & sketchup rendering, cad drafting, assistance in product shopping, site measures, installations, product research, digital archives management, liaison to web designers and other digital and print media oulets, innovations in electronic drawing techniques and practices, adapted to various roles as needed
Windows based office - AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
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Intern
Tempe, AZ
Jun 2005 - Aug 2005 (2 months)
Assisted designers with floor plans, elevations, tile pattern layout, color and material selection and prepped for presentations. Organized and kept library of materials, cut sheets, and vendor references updated.