DESign EXPERiEnCE (**** – Current)
owner/Designer, the Design Box interior Design llC – Wheat Ridge, Co
DESign SkillS CommuniCation SkillS
n interview client and complete letter of n Write and present detailed programming
agreement to outline services to be provided report with problem identification
n in-depth analysis and documentation of needs, Prepare bid documentation
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requirements, goals and objectives of a project utilize hand or computer-aided drafting and
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n Space identification rendering techniques to communicate design
n adjacency requirements concepts:
Christine n asset and special needs assessments n Plan, Section & Elevation
n Codes and accessibility analysis n 1-point & 2-point perspective
Coleman
n Examine architectural/site parameters n Hand rendering in marker and/or pencil
n analyze scheduling and budgetary factors n 3D computer and photo-realistic rendering
n Create preliminary space planning using: Convey design solutions using presentation
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n Criteria matrices, relationship, bubble, and boards and/or an electronic presentation
block diagrams Work individually and with a team to
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n Furnishings, fixtures and equipment produce professional oral and visual design
selections presentations
n Develop conceptual and theme issues
n Color, material and finish studies Planning anD managEmEnt SkillS
appropriately specify materials and n Plan, organize and supervise resources for
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finishes successful completion of specific project
aware of codes, laws, regulations, and goals and objectives
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environmental issues Develop and control budgets
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n Preliminary code review maintain material resources
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n Prepare initial budget information manage vendors that supply goods and/or
*********.*******@*****.*** n R efine design by finalizing space plan and services
fully developing all components of the design Select, develop, train, motivate and lead result-
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n Complete drawings oriented teams
n Finalize color, material, finish, furnishings,
and equipment selections
n Prepare materials for visual presentation
n adjust budget and scheduling as necessary
EDuCation tECHniCal SkillS
n associate of applied Science, n Experienced with macintosh and PC platforms. Proficient in:
interior Design autoCaD
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arapahoe Community
Sketchup Pro (Podium and Renditioner plug-ins for photo-realistic rendering)
College n
2020 & Chief architect
n Bachelor of Science, textiles n
and Clothing adobe Creative Suite
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Colorado State university microsoft office Suite and microsoft Project
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aFFiliationS
otHER PRoFESSional EXPERiEnCE (1993 – 2007)
n allied member, aSiD
Vice President, Creative Services, iCon advisers, inc. – greenwood Village, Co
Communications Director,
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n Directed concept meetings to develop marketing initiatives and new branding strategy
aSiD Board of Directors
n Editor, aSiD Colorado n managed an internal team of 3 responsible for creative development, execution and fulfillment
Connection Quarterly n Coordinated printing of marketing materials by acquiring print bids, making printer selection,
magazine preparing files for print, proofing bluelines/color keys, and material distribution
nF all/Spring garden &
n Cut production costs by $150,000 by bringing in-house outsourced graphic design work
Home Show Chair
n Crystal awards
marketing Director, Jackson national life insurance Company – Denver, Co
Committee Volunteer
n akBD and nkBa member n initiated concept meetings to develop marketing campaigns
n kappa omicron nu Honor n Coordinated conceptualization, design direction, mock-ups of marketing materials, reviews and
Society sign-off on marketing materials
n Junior achievement Volunteer
n Partnered with creative services department to develop design ideas to pitch to business sponsors
n managed an internal team of 4 project managers. Communicated with team members regarding
PRoFESSional
changes in project scope, design and/or copy direction, project timelines, and deliverables
CHaRaCtERiStiCS
n Strong work and business n Cut approximately $250,000 from the 2003, 2004, and 2005 marketing budgets by offering cost
ethics effective design ideas without effecting quality
n Works well within a team and
individually
Production manager, Berger Financial group – Denver, Co
n Builds strong working
n Brought in-house the production of marketing materials, advertising, web graphics, and regulatory
relationships both internally
reports saving over $1,000,000 the first year, reducing fund expenses
and externally
n adaptable to change and open n Coordinated the development of regulatory reports, corporate, and fund marketing material
to new ideas n managed marketing production costs by developing strong client and vendor relationships
n Professional
manager, Creative Services, alPS mutual Funds Services, inc. – Denver, Co
REFEREnCES a nD
n Provided design and layout for marketing materials and regulatory reports
P oRtFolio W ill BE
n Brought in-house production of marketing materials saving over $200,000
P RoViDED at i ntERViEW