Work Experience
Contracted Interior Designer, Noblesville, IN October 2023 - Present
• Create detail drawings and renderings of interior spaces, tile and trim installations
• Advise contracted customers with interior design selections including but not limited to, cabinet layouts, tile designs, electrical plans, and finish selections
• Prepare any and all documentation for bidding and estimating purposes
• Work in office and on-site with Project Mangers and Trades to ensure design implementation and customer satisfaction
Contracted Interior Designer, Custom Home Medic, Carmel, IN January 2023 - September 2023
• Lead intake calls with potential clients to discuss budget ranges and design ideas
• Creation of detail drawings and renderings of interior spaces, tile and trim installations
• Advise contracted customers with interior design selections including but not limited to, cabinet layouts, tile designs, electrical plans, and finish selections
• Prepare any and all documentation for bidding and estimating purposes
• Work in office and on-site with Project Mangers and Trades to ensure design implementation and customer satisfaction
Lead Interior Designer, Nicholas Design Build, Fishers, IN January 2021 - January 2023
• Meet with potential clients to discuss budget ranges and design ideas
• Created scaled, detail drawings and renderings of interior spaces, tile and trim installations
• Advised contracted customers with interior design selections including but not limited to, cabinet layouts, tile designs, electrical plans, and finish selections
• Prepared any and all documentation for bidding and estimating purposes
• Worked in office and on-site with Project Mangers and Trades to ensure design implementation and customer satisfaction
• Designed 15 home remodels, worth over $2M.
Interior Designer, Sigma Builders, Carmel, IN March 2018 - December 2020
• Collaborated with Architect and Vice President of Construction to develop construction plans
• Advised contracted customers with architectural plan changes and interior design selections including but not limited to, cabinet layouts, tile designs, electrical plans, granite and flooring selections
• Created scaled, detail drawings or renderings of exteriors, tile and trim installations
• Prepared any and all documentation for bidding and uploaded to BuilderTrend for Project Managers
• Coordinated with vendors on selection options, programs and pricing
• Worked on-site with Project Mangers and Trades to ensure design implementation and customer satisfaction
• Developed a selections process for more effective use of time for client and vendors
• Designed and organized in-office sales/design center
• Created marketing materials
• Designed 26 custom homes, worth over $7M.
Interior Design Consultant, Drapery Street, Carmel, IN April 2017 - Jan. 2018
• Assisted customers and designers with fabric and Hunter Douglas product selections
• Prepared estimates and invoices
• Updated samples and displays
• Advised customers over the phone
• Assisted employees and customers
• Scheduled showroom visits, in-home appointments, and installations
• Responsible for opening and closing the store
Founder/Owner, Pet Concierge Indy, LLC, Carmel, IN November 2016 - Present
• Created a pet care company that caters to busy pet owners in the following areas: Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville
and Indianapolis
• Meet with potential clients to discuss services and pricing
• Manage a team of 4-8 employees
• Schedule weekly workload for employees
• Process payroll bi-weekly
• Prepare budgets and accounting statements for month end, quarterly and yearly
• Create bi-weekly or monthly invoices for clients
• Designed website and marketing materials
• Implemented a software/app service for employees and clients
Property Management Specialist, Flaherty & Collins, Indianapolis, IN March 2015 - April 2017
• Redesign/redecorated community clubhouses, game-rooms, and models
• Responsible for traveling to any portfolio site on an as-needed basis
• Implemented and managed new Business Intelligence software
• Review and assist property managers with monthly marketing plans
• Collaborated with vendors to create and provide a better experience for residents
• Assisted Senior Vice President, Regional Property Managers, and Property Managers
• Coordinated the organization and distribution of the company standard operating procedures
Color Consultant & Sales Associate, Sherwin-Williams, Muncie, IN April 2012 - April 2015
In-Store Color Advisor, Sherwin-Williams, Carmel, IN June 2017 - April 2018
• Coordinated the Color Consulting program in Muncie.
• Collaborate with customers about color selections in their homes or at the store
• Schedule consultations for In-Home Consultants
• Update samples
• Accommodate customers over the phone
• Organize files
• Assist employees and customers.
• Responsible for opening and closing the store
Intern, Associated Estates, Dallas, TX May 2014 - August 2014
• Work with Vice President of Development and Property Manager
• Shop local properties
• Walk Construction Site
• Complete weekly reports
• Attend weekly office and construction meetings
Intern/Assistant Property Manager, The Campus Edge, LLC, Muncie, IN Feb. 2014- May 2014
• Assist Property Manager with leasing apartments and homes
• Create marketing plans to grow portfolio of properties
• Manage website and Facebook account
• Perform secretarial work
• Coordinate maintenance requests with residents and technicians
Intern, Huntsman Design Company, Muncie, IN July 2013- December 2013
May 2011-Aug 2011
• Organized files and samples
• Collaborated with clients about project needs
• Attended appointments with senior designer
Intern, The Design Source, Kokomo, IN May 2011-Aug 2011
• Updated samples
• Accommodated customers over the phone
• Organized files and samples
• Assisted senior designer and office manager
• Collaborated with clients about project needs
• Created client budgets
• Attended appointments with senior designer
Education
Ball State University, Muncie, IN - May 2015
Bachelor of Science: Interior Design & Residential Property Management
Minor: Construction Management
Knightstown High School, Knightstown, IN - June 2010
Academic Honors Diploma
Affiliations
USGBC (U.S Green Building Council)
IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)
ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
IIDA (International Interior Design Alliance)
Skills
• Creativity in design
• Marketing
• Good Communication skills and personable
• Leadership
• Self-motivated
• Responsible
• Very organized
• Fast learner
Computer Skills
• Experience with PCs and Macs
• Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Adobe: InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, 2020, and Chief Architect programs
• Experience with AppFolio, DOMO, OneDrive, Google Drive, Co-Construct and BuilderTrend
Certifications
NALP (National Apartment Leasing Professional) - January 2015
CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) - May 2015
Academic Organizations
ASC (Associated Schools of Construction) Region 3 : Design-Build Team - Fall 2014
RPMA (Residential Property Management Association) - 2012-2015
• President Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
• Vice President Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
IDA (Interior Design Alliance) - 2012- 2014
Homecoming Steering Committee
• Alumni & Community Relations Chair - 2013
Building Better Communities - Immersive Learning Program
• Easter Seals Crossroads - Spring 2013
• Ontario Systems - Spring 2013
• Gethsemane United Methodist Church - Fall 2012
• Yorktown High School Library - Fall 2012
Phi Upsilon Omicron - Alpha Sigma Chapter - 2011-2015
Academic Awards
ASC (Associated Schools of Construction) Region 3 Competition
• Design-Build Team - 3rd Place
Building Better Communities - Immersive Learning Program
• Ontario Systems - 1st Place Design
• Gethsemane United Methodist Church - 1st Place Design
NAA (National Apartment Association) Travel Scholarship
• Denver, CO Conference - Summer 2014
Marianne Glick Scholarship - 2014 - 2015
Residential Property Management General Scholarship - 2013-2014