E C C H I O N E
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N
DESIGN WORK EXPERIENCE
STEPHENS DESIGN GROUP NEW
YORK, NY
Junior Interior Designer August 2023 - Present
AutoCAD drafting of furniture plans, elevations, and other design drawings.
Sourcing and selection of furniture, fixtures and finishes
Prepare furnishing proposals, purchase orders, and invoices using Studio Designer.
Obtain and evaluate quotes from vendors
Coordinate and schedule vendor presentations
Oversee the procurement, placement, and tracking of FFE orders
Assisting in maintenance / organization of sample library.
Gathering / returning product samples from various vendors
Develop client presentations and design drawings to support project proposals.
Support field surveying of client spaces to gather accurate measurements and site details
Attending project and client meetings and providing documentation support.
Assisting with project installations and securing documentation
THE RELATED COMPANIES NEW YORK, NY
Interior Design Intern June 2021/22 - Aug 2021/22
Successfully staged and styled upscale model apartments at prestigious locations, including 35 Hudson Yards, 15 Hudson Yards, Coterie 451 10th Avenue, The Cortland, Lantern House by Thomas Heatherwick, and 520 West 28th Street by Zaha Hadid
Contributed to the award-winning design of the community room in The Harriet Tubman Building, an affordable housing project in Far Rockaway, NY, by staging and styling the space.
Provided on-site support during the FF&E installation process prior to and during the opening of each project site
Efficiently procured, managed, and tracked items required for property openings in coordination with design and development teams
Managed material selections for various projects and coordinated model unit installs and movers
Participated in weekly site walks with developers, architects, and tradesmen to ensure project success
ALMAR CONTRACTING LONG ISLAND, NY
Designer April 2016 - June 2017
Assisted in procurement, renovation, and resale of investment property.
Worked closely with investor's and general contractors to design and space plan
Manage and tracked procurement of all FFE selections
Worked closely with general contractor and tradesmen to assist in tiling, painting, etc
EDUCATION
SCAD - Savannah College of Art and Design BFA in Interior Design
September 2019 - June 2023 | Dean's List 2021 - 2023
NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME LONG ISLAND, NY
Designer June 2019 - Jan 2021
Created and finalized design and space plan with owners
Managed and tracked procurement of FFE selections
Worked closely with general contractor and tradesmen to assist in tiling, painting, etc.
ALMAR PLUMBING & HEATING CORP LONG ISLAND, NY
Prefabrication Coordinator/Plan Reader June 2019 - Jan 2021
Translated plans from paper to product through suitable software programs
Assisted in inventory management between fabrication shop, foreman, and job site.
Assisted with fixture take-offs
Assembled hundreds of water closet carriers to be used at Belmont Racetrack, Hudson Yards, and the Jacob Javit's Center; contributed to infrastructure construction at all venues.
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
Communication Organization
Collaboration
Customer Service
Visualization
Time Management
Teamwork
Client Focused
Problem Solving
Highly Creative
SOFTWARE
