work history

Stantec, Boston, MA

Sr. Interior Designer

• Involved in project phases starting with business development, participating in RFP/proposal writing, working with senior principals to create teams then leading those teams in the execution of interior architecture for multi-family, hospitality and commercial interiors in Massachusetts and other parts of the US

• Currently guiding all phases of the design process and focus on applying creative, intentional solutions throughout the life of the project

• Extensive experience in Multi-Family furniture planning, budgeting and specification / procurement methods

• Generated FF+E training documents, along with a fellow designer, and led group & individual training sessions for younger staff

• Participate on leadership teams for volunteer efforts benefiting local children’s programs and local food bank & homeless shelters; currently a member of Stantec’s volunteer leadership team

Duffy Design Group, Boston, MA

Interior Designer

• Managed multi-family projects in the Boston area, including developing design intent and team lead for all phases of design; both projects scheduled for completion over the next 12 months 

• Developed and executed design for 3,000+ sq. ft. speculative home in Belmont, MA 

• Created client specific designs for residential remodels throughout New England 

• Provided all phases of interior design services including procurement and installation of FF+E package 

Sixthriver Architects, Austin, TX

Associate, Interior Designer

• Managed nation-wide large scale student housing and multi-family projects, including developing scope of work and team lead for all phases of design 

• Managed projects varying in size from $500,000 to $6 million (interiors only) 

• Led design teams of 2+ people 

• Achieved multiple project deadlines simultaneously, on both long and short term projects located in multiple states 

• Executed design concepts for both ground up and renovated properties 

• Provided design development, space planning, bid review, finish selection, FF&E, construction documents, consultant coordination, construction administration, and on-site FF+E installation 

PPDS, Austin, TX

Sr. Interior Designer

• Led design teams in multi-family, commercial and residential projects to create thorough, technically sound solutions with functional expertise and a captivating aesthetic 

• Negotiated contracts; performed budget and cost analysis 

• Extensive experience in FF+E for multi-family and residential projects

PLN Lifestyle Interiors, Austin, TX

Owner

• Established award winning Interior Design firm; created both residential and commercial spaces 

• Promoted sustainable design through multiple residential and commercial projects 

• Developed marketing opportunities targeting single and multi-family construction & renovation 

• Conducted business operations including public relations, sales, purchasing and accounting