I currently work as a designer on a sub-contractor basis. My main client is Direct Buy of Boston, MA. I put together designs and provide clients with computerized layouts, renders and elevations of their interior space. I also work with clients on selecting the appropriate cabinetry for their taste and budget. I have a great deal of experience in working on multiple projects at once. My main focus is kitchens and baths.
Kitchen Design
6/2003- 3/2004
Design Flooring, Kitchen & Bath Kingston, MA
Employed as a kitchen designer/salesperson as well as a flooring and bath design consultant. I am trained in the latest version of the 20/20 CAD design program. My place of business carries 5 lines of cabinetry from custom to stock lines as well as a variety of tile brands, carpet, wood and laminate flooring.
Design Education
• Certified 20/20 version 6.4 Training program
• Certified Kitchen and bath crafter program through the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
• Certified through NKBA for the Experience Green course instructed by Robert Blakeman. This course dealt with environmentally positive building and remodeling in commercial and residential design. The focus was LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Deisign)acredited building practices.
• NKBA Technology & Trends: Green Remodeling with David Johnston. This course focused on environmentally friendly materials to use in residential design as well as the dangers of using non “green” products.
• NKBA Design & Inspiration: Sweet Dreams & Rude Awakenings: Lighting Design for Kitchens and Baths with Randall Whitehead
The Boston Architectural Center
• Interior Design for Interior Decorators: The basic skills of graphic representation for interior design. This course covered plans, elevations, working with color and drawing to scale.
• AutoCAD 2D: The basic concepts of Computer Aided Drafting
Project Manager
6/2002 – 12/2003 Kitchen N Counters Hanover, MA
A company formerly known as Kitchen N Counters, a residential kitchen design company in Hanover, MA, supplied customers with custom kitchen designs, cabinetry and countertops. As project manager, I served as liaison between the client and the cabinet dealer once the purchase was made. I handled the organization and scheduling for delivery and installation, oversaw all aspects of supply and demand for the company, as well as created and maintained the company database.
Other Work Experience
1/2001 - 3/2002 Key3Media Events Needham, MA
Exhibitor Housing Coordinator I handled hotel accommodations for 200 + exhibiting companies at over 10 US conferences that Key3Media produces throughout the United States. I worked as the liaison between the hotel and the exhibitor. There were a variety of responsibilities in this position. I handled large accounts that deal with hundreds of people. It was my job to make sure that they were happy, well rested and at their best when they are involved in the conference. I worked with each client throughout the year from the initial sale to the feedback collected after the show has completed. I fielded a list of phone calls, emails and faxes as well as attend weekly meetings regarding all the aspects of a particular show. I handled 2-3 shows at one time. This involved knowing specific hotel, restaurant and entertainment details about a variety of cities. I was also required to dedicate time to researching information from past shows to use as comparison material when setting up current accounts. When the east coast branch of the company was closed down, I was sent to the west coast to train others to handle on how to maintain the exhibitor housing department.
10/1998 - 9/2000 The National Music Workshop Litchfield, CT
Executive Director I was hired to open the National Music Workshop. In doing this I opened a music day camp, called DayJams, for children ages 10-15 in 5 states. The program allowed these children to learn how to play instruments and be a part of their own band during the duration of the program. As Executive Director, I worked solely and covered every aspect of the company, from advertising to hiring to programming. The program doubled in size in its second year. You may see the program by visiting www.dayjams.com.
1996 Internship- Bumbershoot festival Programming intern I worked as intern for the programming department of One Reel, the production company for Bumbershoot-the Seattle Arts Festival. As intern I handled scheduling and arrangements for hundreds of performers participating in the 4 day event. During the show I was responsible for the will call area of the event as well as checking in at each of the 15 performance areas throughout the day to take care of whatever was needed. After my year as intern, I continued to work at the festival for the next 5 years.
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago -Master's Degree in Arts and Entertainment management-1998.
University of Massachusetts Amherst- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- 1995.
Continuing Education at The Boston Architectural Center –2004.
Additional design training through the National Kitchen and Bath Association as well as through various cabinet manufacturers.
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