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EDUCATION

 

Red Rock Community College

Lakewood, CO | 2017

Revit Certificate

 

California State University

Long Beach, CA | June 2007

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Major: Interior Design

GPA: 3.7 Cum Laude

 

California State University

Florence, Italy | Summer 2004

Special Studies in Interior Design

 

                CERTIFICATION

 

National Council for Interior

Design Qualification

NCIDQ #37082

April 2021

 

CONTINUED EDUCATION

 

OSHA 10 Hour Construction

Safety and Health

December 2024

 

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Choosing By Advantages

December 2022

 

Five Star Continuous Improvement

Lean Training | Green Belt

October 2022

 

Glidewell LEAD program

Leadership Experience

And Development

October 2016- May 2017

 

Glidewell Institute of Management

Management Training Classes

2015 – 2016

EXPERIENCE 

 

Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton CO | October 2017 - Present

Facilities Planner

  • Defined project scopes, developed space plans/ furniture layouts and FF&E recommendations for educational and office spaces.

  • Developed construction documents, managed the permitting process, schedule and budget for small projects.

  • Analyzed, reviewed, and contributed to projects throughout all design and construction phases, collaborating with stakeholders, architects and contractors, and ensured compliance with codes and ADA standards.

  • Collaborated with district leadership, school administration, and staff to determine facility needs, provided condition assessments, and helped to support the districts long-range planning.

  • Managed and maintained district educational specifications and technical guidelines, and ensured project compliance with district standards.

 

Glidewell Laboratories, Newport Beach CA | June 2011 - June 2016

Interior Design Supervisor                                February 2014 - June 2016

Senior Designer                                                   August 2011 - February 2014

Designer                                                                June 2011 - August 2011

  • Delivered successful interior design solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects, spanning commercial, residential, small aircraft, and yacht interiors, while consistently meeting deadlines and budgets.

  • Led the work of the interior design and upholstery team by delegating tasks, reviewing progress, creating department standards, and providing training.

  • Consulted with in-house clients, providing advice on space planning, finish selection, furniture and equipment considerations.

  • Coordinated the procurement of finish materials and furnishings, managing budgets, establishing a material library, and cultivating vendor relationships.

  • Contributed to employee onboarding, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

 

Bassett Furniture, Irvine CA | April 2009 - March 2011

Design Coordinator

  • Consulted with clients on furniture selection in both showroom and in-home settings, offering space planning and sales expertise.

 

Cadiz Design Studio, Huntington Beach, CA | February 2007 - January 2009

Junior Designer

  • Developed design concepts and produced construction documents for a range of hospitality and commercial interior design projects.

  • Utilized industry-standard software (SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator) to visualize design concepts and create effective presentations.

  • Managed the material library and cultivated relationships with key vendors

  • Oversaw the complete project delivery process, from file management and document control to final shipment to clients.

 

COMPUTER & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office suite,

Adobe  Suite (Acrobat Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign),

Familiar with Mac and PC systems

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