Dixon Projects, New York, Interior Designer
• Designed 21 large-scale residential projects for Dixon Projects Property Fund and also Private Client residences in NYC, Brooklyn, and New Jersey; total value of projects exceeded $11.2M in total revenue
• Independently led and collaborated with the wider Client team, including Interior Design Directors, Senior Interior Designers, Architectural Designers, and Project Managers on a diverse set of renovations (full-gut and partial-gut) and cosmetic lifts
• Reworked existing floorplans digitally with Architecture Team to create a modified space that improved efficiency, value, and aesthetics of each property
• Developed tailored finish schedules, sourcing specifications for the following materials: wood flooring, tile, kitchen cabinetry, wet bar cabinetry, bathroom vanities, appliances, countertops, plumbing fixtures, doors and hardware, trim, paint, and lighting
• Coordinated with Procurement Team to ensure all fixtures and materials deliveries arrived within established timelines
• Designed semi-custom and bespoke kitchen cabinetry and bathroom vanities with various millworkers
• Conducted weekly site visits with Clients and Project Managers throughout each phase of a project from start to finish to monitor progress and ensure alignment to intended design and quality of finish
• Managed delivery of high-quality projects with contractors and trades, and coordinated with millworkers, while prioritizing key deadlines and budget constraints
• Skills developed: Leading Large-Scale Interior Design Projects, FF&E Sourcing and Design, Business Development / Sales, Client Presentation, Client Relationship Building & Communications, Team Integration, Project Management, Vendor & Trade Professional Management, Scheduling &
Deadline Delivery
Freelance, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
• Independently and/or collaborated with principal designer working on residences including partial to full-gut renovations
• Reworked existing floorplans digitally to create a modified space that improved efficiency, value, and aesthetics of the property
• Developed tailored finish schedule, sourcing specifications for the following materials: wood flooring, tile, kitchen cabinetry, bathroom vanity, appliances, countertops, plumbing fixtures, doors and hardware, trim, paint, and lighting
• Designed semi-custom kitchen cabinetry and bathroom vanities
• Managed vendor relationships and ordering process
• Screened, hired & supervised projects executed by trade professionals such as electricians, painters, furniture installers, and post-construction cleaning crews
• Managed placement of client orders, returns and exchanges
• Skills developed: Business Development / Sales, Client Relationship Building & Communication, Vendor & Trade Professional Management, Client Presentation, Team Integration, Project Management
Anthropologie, New York, NY, US, Senior Home Personal Stylist
• Established Home Styling Program in 2014 and grew business to $2M+ over 150 consumer and B2B clients in 2017
• Key clients included: WeWork, Bond Collective, NYC residential clients, and interior design market
• Tailored Home Styling offering to clientele needs by creating custom interior design plans for their businesses and homes
• Led training and created best practices for all Large Format Home Stylists, Head Stylists, Home Managers, and Home Associates in 5 different markets across the country
• Trained and developed two junior stylists in NYC and established the largest selling national team at Anthropologie
• Fostered strong relationships with Home Office in Philadelphia to create and roll out new initiatives with the goal of improving operational processes and customer experiences
• Received praise from senior management as an “expert” & “key resource” and invited to contribute to several brainstorming projects, including Furniture Design, Furniture and Decor Buying, Product and Service Education, and so on
• Focused on developing stronger Trade relationships and, as a result, drove repeat business with a group of one-thousand NYC designers who were members of our House & Home Trade Program
• Hosted unique business development events with companies such as Compass Realty and Homepolish to expand the visibility of the brand and Home Styling Services
• Skills developed: Business Development / Sales, Client Relationship Building & Communication, Vendor & Trade Professional Management, Client Presentation, Team Integration, Project Management
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Visual Presentation & Exhibit Design
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, US, Apparel Studies & Retail Merchandising
