Employment Experience:

Floral Design Assistant;

   Dandelion Ranch; Los Angeles, CA  (323) 640-1590 

   June 2010 - Present

        -  Assist principal designer with floral design and installation for a variety of event types, custom orders and

           restaurant account arrangements

Senior Design Assistant/Business Manager;

   Terra Cotta Interiors; Brentwood, CA (310) 826-7878
   October 2007 - October 2012 (from' 09 -'12 worked as independent contractor)
        - Assist principal designer with all facets of design including  budgets, presentations, design  
          drawings and FF&E
        - Project management, purchasing and expediting
        - Oversee and maintain daily operation of business including payroll, client billing, vendor and
          subcontractor communication and scheduling



Designer;
    Color Design Art; Culver City, CA (310) 559-7844
    2004  September 2007
        - Design of color palette and interior style motifs for model homes
        - Creation of plans, elevations and finish details for distribution to trades
        - Layout and selection of furniture and lamps
        - Selection of all finishes including kitchens, baths and flooring
        - Custom design of all bedding, pillows and drapery including style and fabrics
        - Project management and budgeting for a variety of project sizes
        - Responsible for maintaining and updating finish library with current products



Accessory Designer;
    Color Design Art Express; Thousand Oaks, CA (310) 559-7844
    November 2002 - 2004
        - Selection of accessories and graphics for model homes
        - AutoCad Base plan drawings for office use
        - Vignettes and Brainstorming
        - Selection of interior plants and custom floral arrangements



Draftsperson;
    Rainbow Valley Design and Construction; Eugene, OR (541) 342-4871
    June 2001 - September 2001
        - Hand Drafting of Construction Documents
        - Permit and codes research for residential and commercial projects
        - Presentation drawings and renderings for proposed designs
        - Client interaction through meetings and phone discussions

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Design Intern;
    Wayne Parker, Partners in Design Inc.; Kailua, HI; (808) 261-5681
    June 2000 - September 2000
        - Materials/Color presentation boards for client review
        - Design, drafting, and space planning for a variety of projects
        - Communication with sales representatives and local distributors
        - On-site measuring for creation of base plans