Professional Info
I am an experienced freelance interior designer and drafter working remotely. I have a B.A in Interior Design and 10 years experience working with clients to survey, draft and design various residential and commercial building projects. I specialize working with computer aided design to create custom drawings to suit all of my client's needs. Every project is carefully evaluated and expertly tailored to fit the scope of work for each client. My areas of expertise include interior design, cabinetry, custom organization solutions, tile, stone, electrical and fire alarm.
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art
Schaumburg, IL
2005 - 2009
Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts in Interior Design
Graduated with Honors
Work Experience
Lead Drafter/Designer
ALD CAD, LLC - Tucson, AZ
August 2018 - Present
• Drafting and design of drawing sets for residential and commercial spaces.
• Project consultations, evaluations and proposals.
• On site surveying.
Drafter/Project Coordinator
Brekhus Tile & Stone - Denver, CO
January 2017 - July 2018
• Created shop drawings and detail drawings for the development/installation team.
• Prepared take off documents and material square footages for bid packages.
• Assisted the development team with project folders, product submittals and material pricing.
• Generated maintenance, warranty and close out documents.
Operations Manager/Design Consultant
Colorado Space Solutions - Wheat Ridge, CO
November 2014 - November 2016
• Scheduled installation crews and client consultations.
• Implemented consistent procedures between the design/sales team and operations.
• Managed customer relations, customer service and warranty projects.
• Advised consultations and sales with clients.
• On-site evaluated spaces to be designed for better organizational utilization.
• Created custom designs that best suits the needs of the client and their budget.
• Provided customers with detailed presentations and accurate estimates.
• Ensured the completion of projects and customer satisfaction.
Installation Manager
Safe Systems - Louisville, CO
May 2014 - October 2014
• Confirmed installation tasks are executed with agreement to the customer particularities.
• Supervised and lead a unit of installers within the company.
• Ensuring the development of various installation plans.
• Tracked project changes and produces as agreed with engineering and project management.
• Monitored and modified project schedule as assigned.
• Maintained documents, database, tracked project activities and team communication.
• Scheduled project follow up meetings as needed.
• Developed and review project status and reports.
Drafting Department Manager
Kelso-Burnett Co. - Rolling Meadows, IL
January 2009 - April 2014
• Translated designs and specifications of engineers and technicians into technical drawings and plans specializing in electrical and fire alarm.
• Visited proposed installation sites and draw rough sketches of location.
• Prepared and interpret specifications, calculating loads, and stress factors.
• Analyzed building and city codes.
• Discussed with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
• Reviewed completed drawings for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
• Prepared drawing submittals and scheduling meetings with city plan reviewers.
• Created record drawings for completed projects.
• Developed plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish projects.
• Supervised and trained other employees.
Custom Closet Designer
Closet Genie - Schaumburg, IL
July 2006 - September 2007
• Custom designed closets with client’s specifications with accurate estimates.
• Created design solutions for storage problems with space saving techniques.
• Hand drafted floor plans and elevations.
• Educated customers about the products and the design process.
Custom Closet Designer
Design Within Your Reach - River Forest, IL
November 2005 - May 2006
• Visited client’s homes to evaluate and measure spaces to be designed.
• Sketched preliminary designs such as floor plans and elevations.
• Designed closets and storage units using ORG Design computer program.
• Developed presentations and estimates of the designs for the client.
• Assisted with closet / storage unit installation.
Blinds and Wallpaper Associate
The Home Depot - Mount Prospect, IL
June 2005 - November 2005
• Informed customers about products and installation.
• Cut wood, vertical, and mini blinds to customer’s specifications.
• Placed special orders of wallpaper and blinds.