Experience

OneWorkplace WA (formerly OpenSquare) Seattle WA

Senior Design Consultant - Integrated Services Oct. 2020 - present

• Full scope interior design services at a furniture dealership to provide internal consultation and mentorship regarding building code, and design services outside of the scope of furniture designers

• Provided interior design services to architectural firms on a consultant basis to support the firm’s projects including: schematic design, design development and finish selection, and construction documentation

JPC Architects Bellevue, WA

Senior Interior Designer Sept. 2018 - Aug. 2020

• Design and manage the interiors scope of tenant improvement projects for commercial clients.

• Responsible for creating interior design concepts and implementing it throughout the space with attention to budget and time line.

• Responsible for project from initial contact with client, through schematic design, design development, permitting, and construction administration.

Interior Designer II Oct. 2016 - Sept. 2018

• Supporting lead designers and implementing design intent in permit and construction documentation.

• Able to create design palettes and presentation visuals utilizing Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, and Powerpoint.

Starbucks Coffee Company Seattle, WA

Store Designer – Program Management Team Nov. 2015 – Oct. 2016

• Continuation of my role as a Contingent Worker, initially primarily supporting the Evenings program in the tasks outlined below.  Also including developing design guidelines for the regional design teams to follow, outreach to the various design, construction, and management teams for Evenings implementation, and creation and upkeep of a general email address for the Evenings program

• Supporting the Program Management team with various design based needs, including test fits for pilot programs, layout and equipment reviews, plan and drawing reviews for the implementation of different programs into a variety of Starbucks stores

• Involved in a pilot program, Core One, and responsible for the design of several stores including schematic design, review of AOR drawings, and review of shop drawings and proposals

• Responsible for creating the Core One design guidelines and the template for the overall guidelines (a 150+ page document) given to designers, operators, and construction managers to create Core One stores when the project is out of pilot

Synergy Solutions/Starbucks Coffee Company Seattle, WA

Design Manager/Contingent Worker – Program Management Team March 2015 – Nov. 2015                                           

• Reviewed and approved functional design solutions created by an outside architectural firm for Evenings implementation in off-cycle stores 

• Assisted with various aspects of the Evenings program (Starbucks stores that sold wine and beer) to ensure stores are constructed correctly, including furniture and tile sourcing, created design tools for the use of our consultants, and worked at consultant architect’s office once a week to coordinate more closely with them

• Reviewed on-cycle store drawings to ensure they accurately implement the Evenings components and created a form to easily audit stores and send to the designers/construction managers

• Trained and mentored two junior level designers as they came on board with the Evenings program

SkB Architects Seattle, WA

Designer Apr. 2012 - March 2015                                                                                                                        

• Designer and project manager for retail tenant improvement projects, including Sur La Table, Tommy Bahama, and Specialty’s Café and Bakery

• Concurrently managed several projects through all phases of design, development, permitting, and construction administration

• Coordinated with a cross-functional team per project including MEP engineers, local architects, expeditors, tenant coordinators, construction managers, and general contractors

• Oversaw in-house staff and outsourced firms on drawing production

• Strong Revit skills – including the creation and upkeep of templates for the retail accounts and ensuring standard drawing practices were implemented throughout the different accounts

Starbucks Coffee Company Seattle, WA

Senior Production Designer – Latin America Design Team Oct. 2011 - Apr. 2012  

• Management of store design from schematic layout and concept development through construction administration – including FF&E selection, creation of custom fixtures and details, sourcing products within region, and coordinating with vendors

• Oversaw design documentation completed by outsource firms to ensure projects are on schedule and meet quality expectations

Production Designer – Latin America Design Team Jan. 2007 – Sept .2011

• Responsible for creating high quality drawing sets for store in the Latin America design region, including schematic layout, palette development, and creative design elements

• Able to work well with cross-functional and international team members

Sechrist Design Associates Seattle, WA

Practicum Apr. 2006 – Sept. 2006                    

• Assisted in an Interior Design Firm with design development, space planning, product and finish selection, specifications, on-site measurements and installations, and resource library organization

Highline West Seattle Mental Health Center Seattle, WA

Geriatric Mental Health Counselor Dec. 2000 - March 2006

• Counseled seniors with mental health disorders in skilled nursing assisted living facilities

• Collaborated with the client, client’s family, psychiatric staff, nursing facility staff, and primary care physician to provide appropriate and beneficial treatment

Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center Seattle, WA

Residential Supervisor Oct. 1999 – Dec. 2000

• Implemented treatment plans and daily routine schedules for pre-adolescent children living in a residential treatment program, oversaw coordination of shift activities, and supervised twelve counselors

Education

Bellevue College Bellevue, WA

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design – CIDA Accredited, March 2012

Associates of Arts in Interior Design: graduated with high distinction, December 2006

University of California, San Diego  San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology  June 1997

Minor in Photography  

Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

A self-motivated team player that’s able to focus on project objectives

Extensive computer skills including Revit, Enscape, AutoCAD, Indesign, and Photoshop