Experience

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  Marshall architects

  Mar 1996 - Nov 1998

  Senior project architect

  Worked directly with builders developing custom home plans, construction documents, permit application working with city officials.

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  Bsb design

  Dec 1998 - Nov 2001

  Project manager

  • Worked directly with builders developing the Glenview Naval Air Station Redevelopment Project, designing multiple home floorplans and elevations. • Managed and developed satellite test stores for Boston Market and Einstein Bros Bagels. • Maintained daily log of client related activities for monthly billings.• Project Manager for Multifamily projects in Illinois and California for Developer clients.• Creative thinking generating ideas, recognizing problems before they happen by implementing a plan of action while managing the design team. Show less

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  Edward r james homes llc

  Nov 2001 - Oct 2004

  Design & construction coordinator

  • Project Coordinator for multiple homeowners during the design and construction of their luxury homes, assisting in the selection of all exterior and interior finishes, fixtures & equipment.• Partnered directly with city officials and architects during design planning stages of the homes.• Lead Designer in sales upgrades for single family homes resulting in $3.8M in revenue annually.

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  Environs development, inc.

  Oct 2004 - Sept 2006

  Project design coordinator

  • Project manager of 20 multi-million dollar homes for spec and homeowners.• Designed and oversaw the construction for the 2005 entry in the Luxury Home Tour of Chicago.• Worked directly with spec builders to design and create construction documents including kitchen & bathrooms cabinets, tile and fixtures for those projects.• Oversaw and designed the interior and exterior finish selections for homeowners.• Streamlined and developed samples library.

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  Kohler co.

  Sept 2006 - Nov 2008

  Senior kichen & bath designer/sales associate

  • Produced over $1.5M revenue annually for the Chicago Store.• Luxury Kitchen & Bathroom Design renovations with multiple clients throughout the US.• Implemented, developed and trained employees in CAD and sketching techniques.

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  Walt disney world

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2016

  Advanced sales associate

  Acquiring leads and assisting in sales for Disney Vacation Club in Disney Parks & Disney Cruise Line Fiscal 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012 lead sales associate with over 5000 Leads resulting in over $12.5 million in sales. Top Sales Leadership Circle Award recipient all 4 years including Quarterly Awards.

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  Statho design, inc.

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

  Principal interior designer

  My own design firm I freelanced when I decided to move back to Illinois.

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  Mcdowell remodelling

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2019

  Project manager design & sales

  • Directly work with vendors during construction process to ensure proper execution of design concepts in the field. • Present designs and budgets to homeowners and businesses.• Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Selections (FF&E Schedules).• Develop Construction Documents, including 3Ds from my schematic design sketches.

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  The kitchen master

  Jan 2020 - now

  Designer sales

  • Sales and designer for clients.• Present designs, contracts, and estimates to homeowners for their remodeling projects. • Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Selections (FF&E Schedules).• Develop Construction Documents, including 3Ds in Chris Architect.Chief Architect in house trainer.