Design Manager

Caley Lents

Furniture Designer

Phone : 206-***-****

*******@*******.***

Skype: caley.lents

Education

Furniture Design, B.F.A. with honors

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA. 2001-2004

Art History, B.A.

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. 1998-2001

Employment

English Instructor in Japan.

November 2011-November 2012

Lead Interior Designer at Marvin Stein Associates, Seattle, WA.

November 2006 –November 2011

Marvin Stein Associates is one of the top commercial interior design firms in Seattle with a 30 year history. The firm specializes in office planning, construction administration and long term guidance for buildings to maintain profitability.

As a lead designer I was responsible for:

• space planning and interior design,

• AutoCAD drafting, standards, system design and maintenance,

• client care,

• project oversight and budgeting,

• furniture, material and fixture specification,

• coordination and production of construction plans, timelines and documents,

• field measurements and as-built verification,

• design compliance with codes and standards,

• training of new employees in AutoCAD and industry standards

Free-Lance Furniture Designer and The ReStore

July 2005-November 2006

The most notable design work I did was for Mandarin-Pacific Designs in Guangzhou, China. I stayed in China for six weeks to design and develop furniture for domestic Chinese consumption and international sales.

During this period I was also able to work with the good people at The ReStore in Seattle. The ReStore salvages good condition construction materials for reuse and educates the community in environmental responsibility.

Studio Manager at Keith Fritz Fine Furniture, Washington, DC.

December 2004- July 2005

Keith Fritz is a high end custom furniture designer and builder with designs in the collections of many well known individuals.

As studio manager I was responsible for design, production, facilities improvement, employee oversight and training.

Skills

Product Design

I love the design process from the very first idea, through research and development to prototyping and production. I really enjoy working with the team of clients, designers, engineers and producers to make the design the best it can be. I am hands-on and love being in the shop.

Responsible Design

I believe that good design is responsible design. A pleasant form or clever idea is not enough; social, health and environmental concerns are inseparable from the design process. My favorite reading on the subject is Cradle to Cradle by McDonough and Braungart.

Design Presentation and Client Care

During my work as an interior designer I gained experience presenting, explaining design and helping clients with any concerns they may have.

Materials

I have gained experience with a range of materials and finishes including wood, metal, plastics, stone, bamboo, fabric, fiberglass, laminates, glass, paint, powder coating and lacquer.

Computer Skills

I have five years of experience with Auto CAD and a working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other basic programs. I am eager to learn new programs and am willing to put in all the effort it takes to master them.

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Illustration and Rendering

I love to draw and make things come alive on a page. I have studied drawing and commercial product rendering at college. In my work as an interior designer I often made detailed sketches for clients.

Craft and Production

I have experience in woodworking, metal working, plastics and finishes. I have worked in factories and small wood shops. I firmly understand that design doesn’t end in the studio, it continues though-out the whole production process and through the life of the product.

Experiences

ICFF Contemporary Furniture Fair

I helped to design, build and run the student booth in college.

Asia

I have really enjoyed living and working in Asia. My time there has given me insight to the cultures and the people.

While in China I trained Chinese designers in western design methods, worked with the factories to produce our designs and participated in the Guangzhou Design Week exhibition, the first of its kind in mainland China.

Working in Japan has given me experience in a Japanese corporation and communicating with the people here. Also living there has allowed me to see the latest designs and trends.

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