Kara Walker

Experience

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  Innovative Corporate Interiors

  Sept 1995 - Jan 1997

  Designer

  Space planning, furniture and office systems specifications, and color selections. Preparation of quotes and material boards.

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  JGA

  Jul 1997 - now

  Director, NCIDQ #020173, LEED AP

  My primary responsibilities include conceptual, schematic design and design development for a diverse group of clients in the specialty store, department store, museum and university markets. I work closely with the client to understand the brand and develop a strategy that meets their unique needs. Typically these are prototype designs but frequently, these will also become adaptations for multiple locations or a complete roll out program. I also work to value engineer a prototype design when needed to meet a client’s budget. Internally I support clients by coordinating details of budget, schedule, finishes and design detail with the production department and other staff. I’m personally engaged on all my projects from the beginning to end to ensure successful outcomes that exceed the requests of my clients. Some JGA designs include projects for Estee Lauder (including Origins, Jo Malone and M.A.C), Greenfield Village, Kinko’s, J. Jill, Party City, Saks Inc., Pulte/Del Webb, Converse, Princeton University, Verizon Wireless, Timberland, AreasUSA, Little Miss Matched, Casual Male Retail Group/DXL, Pearl iZumi, James Avery Craftsman, Soft Surroundings, Jared, James Allen, Tapper's, Virginia Tile, and Sandals Resorts.As a graduate of Lawrence Technological University, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Architecture and Design. Prior to joining JGA in 1997, I held a design position for a corporate interior design firm. Show less