PAST EXPERIENCE
What I’ve Done
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER, RH
June 2020Â - Current
Works directly with clients through small to large scale residential interior design projects. Directly involved in the client’s design process; hosts initial design consultations, leads clients through design presentations of floor plans and furniture/lighting selections, and coordinates purchasing/budgeting/billing. Innovated programming for education of materials, design styles and lighting specs. Follow up and leads the team through the hands-on installation process. Handles multiple projects and clients at once.
INTERN, PEACE DESIGN
September 2017Â - August 2019
Involved with vendor correspondence with orders, CFA's, and scheduling. Responsible for office and library filing and organization. Created schedules and approval lists for installation preparation. Prepared for multiple installations across the United States including private ranches and luxury workplace.
DESIGN CONSULTANT, COBB GALLERIA CENTRE
Tasked with creating functional solutions for the redesign of the largest banquet hall at one of Atlanta's largest convention and event centers. The redesign is focused on the user base over an extended amount of behavioral observations over a varying and frequently changing demographic.
April 2019
DESIGN ASSISTANT, PULLIAM MORRIS INTERIORS
In charge of creating specifications for upholstery, drapery, pillow forms, and carpet. Responsibilities include to-scale hand renderings for clients, creating room schemes, going to High Point Market, client invoicing, communication with showrooms and more.
January 2017 - September 2017
SALES ASSOCIATE, ELIZABETH STUART DESIGN
Designed retail space for a high end interior design store. Was involved with handling social media, client relations, and the retail and sales environment.
May 2016 - December 2016
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Learning and Living
September 2017 - May 2019
M.A. INTERIOR DESIGN, SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN- ATLANTA
While attending graduate school, I developed a passion for design and how it can help others. Over my course of study, I developed a thesis project that received an honorable mention through the ASID foundation scholarship committee. The thesis focused on how the built environment can help with the healing process for adolescents who show signs of PTSD from a mass shooting at school.
August 2012 - May 2016
B.F.A. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND COMMUNITY PLANNING, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
During my time at the College of Charleston, I gained knowledge in the fields of Historic Preservation and Art History. I gained experience in historic building techniques through hands on experience with brick and mortar repairs, grave stone restoration, paint sampling, and historic landmark nomination forms. I traveled to Havana, Cuba with the Historic Preservation Department to learn hands on how Cubans restore buildings and teach future generations about historic preservation.