Peter Vincent Architects, Honolulu, HI, US, Associate/ Interior Design Manager
Head of the interior design department where I designed and supervised project tasks that resulted in the overall interior design development from schematics through completion. Played various roles based on project requirements, largest project being a residence worth $20M along Oahu’s South Shore.
• Worked both individually and part of a team on high-end residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
• Produced CAD drawings in coordination with architectural drawings for construction documents.
• FF&E selections, purchasing, procurement, installation and accessorizing.
• Maintained professional communication and coordination with clients, contractors, vendors and sales reps.
• Ensured all aspects of the Interior Design projects tasks were in accordance with the firm’s policies, procedures and standards.
• Worked directly with principals as designer on various projects.
• Designer and Project Manager for multiple projects at one time for FF&E and architectural interior renovations.
• Responsible for drafting FF&E client contracts, scheduling and assigning project tasks to staff, creating and monitoring budgets and project schedules, tracking progress and reviewing monthly invoicing for accuracy.
• Performed field surveys and attended OAC meetings to monitor progress, resolve issues and address design changes with the project team.
• Reviewed and responded to RFI’s, submittals and change orders from contractors.
• In charge of documenting and sending out meeting minutes and archiving projects upon completion.
• Member of the Senior Management Team where I participated in the company policy making and strategy formulation with the Partners of the firm.
Lysy Interior Designs, Wilmington, DE, US, Senior Interior Designer
Provided a professional level of complete interior design services and support for high-end clientele. Projects located along the Eastern Coast from Pennsylvania down to Virginia and ranged from 5,000 to 18,000 square feet.
• Assessed client needs, guided client decisions and evaluated scope of project to prepare budget.
• Attended meetings with clients, architects and contractors to integrate information into a cohesive design.
• Produced CAD drawings in coordination with individual project architects.
• FF&E selections, purchasing, procurement, installation and accessorizing.
• Visited various showrooms and antique vendors in the Tri-state area.
• Designed and estimated fabric quantity for window treatments and visited workrooms as needed.
• Performed field surveys for accuracy, resolved issues and visited job sites to oversee the project from design concept through completion.
Lawrence Mayer Wilson Interiors, Brielle, NJ, US, Design Assistant
High-end residential design showroom where I was responsible for both interior design assistance as well as furniture sales. Complete individual project sales, including millwork designs, ranged from $50,000- $500,000.
• Space planned, sketched conceptual drawings, and designed built-in cabinetry and window treatments by hand.
• Selected fabrics, furniture, finishes and accessorized upon installation.
• Prepared presentation boards for client meetings, gathered quotes and typed up estimates and purchase orders.
• Performed staging for photo shoots upon project completions.
Exclusive Details, Aberdeen, NJ, Assistant
Specialized in kitchen and bath designs for both renovations and new construction. Hand drafted, space planned, surveyed job sites, selected finishes, coordinated contractor schedules, and administered installations.
SRM Design Group, Holmdel, NJ, US, Design Assistant, Intern
Full service high-end residential design firm where I was introduced to all aspects of the design business. Hand drafted, space planned, selected fabrics, furniture and finishes, performed on-site measurements, inspected installations, prepared presentation boards for client meetings, expedited orders and maintained furniture library, which both allowed me to establish a relationship with various trade vendors and sales reps.
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Accredited Program-Graduated Cum Laude
Building Industry Association (BIA) Hawaii, Overall Grand Award for Diamond Head Renovation, Other
National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP), Renovation Award for Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort, Other
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Hawaii, Award of Merit for Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort Renovation, Other
Building Industry Association (BIA) Hawaii, Overall Grand Award for Kapolei Golf Course Clubhouse, Other
