“The most passionate designer that you may ever meet. it’s truly been inspiring to watch.”- Brooke Copani

education:

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA (FIDER) (2005- GRADUATED 2008) - DEGREE: BACHELOR OF FINE ART - CUM LAUDE HONORS RECEIVED.

HARRINGTON COLLEGE OF INTERIOR DESIGN, CHICAGO, IL. (2003-2004)- IN PROGRESS MAJOR: INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN work experience: Since 2007 (17 years+)

Hilton Worldwide

Title: Director, full-service, lifestyle and luxury PIPS - Architecture Design and Construction

Previous Titles:

Senior Manager, Full-service, lifestyle and luxury PIPS - Architecture Design and Construction (2.5 years)

MANAGEMENT EFFORTS:

Harvard Leadership Lead 3.1 - In progress of completing the Lead 3.1 course for Directors as part of my department goals. Valuable skills were developed around formation of teams and development of team members.

Harvard Leadership Lead 2.1 - Training for senior managers and was recommended by my Senior Director for this course. This certified course taught additional management skills including conflict resolution, goal setting, and skills regarding coaching.

HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates    

Title: Senior consultant (Remote)

Previous Titles:

Senior Project Designer (3.5 years)

Senior Designer (1 year)

Junior Designer (1 year)

Intern/design assistant (1 year)

Length of Employment: 7 years

Remote Employee: Denver, Colorado

Nov. 2018 - Current- 2 years

Location: San Francisco, California

Aug. 2015 - Nov. 2018- 3 years

May 2007 - June 2009- 2 years

MANAGEMENT EFFORTS:

Project: Wrote HBA Specification Standards 2017

Wrote in depth booklet describing how to specify a project from start to finish as well as common and less common knowledge. The book was written as a guide to help empower junior employees and encourage consistency of deliverables among staff.

Project: Created project management hours reports

Worked with management to develop a better way to predict and share employee workloads and scheduling. Project schedule templates in excel were used to train project management staff and assist with their projects.

Project: Development of standard office templates.

Developed standard templates for use by staff, including, material reference schedules, matrix templates, budget worksheets.

Project: Standard Spec Templates

Created standard spec templates for use on all HBA San Francisco projects. Previously there was no standard layout within our spec system. Special notes, and instructions were updated to current industry standards and new layout was designed.

Project: HBA SF Office Library

Designed and created organization system for the new office that we had moved into in 2016. New furniture and built-ins were created. Old samples purged/recycled, and new organization strategy implemented for the whole office. Was successful in gaining approval for a part-time librarian to keep up with the organization.

In my current role, I have had the pleasure to receive consistent in-depth knowledge and training regarding the brand standards, brand management and renovations of our properties. The mentorship, guidance and training by my team has been invaluable in learning more about Brand Development and NUG in relation to the future interior design process. Additional initiatives accomplished as a director include:

• Shifted focus to become dedicated as the Luxury PIP writer for the full-service team due to the close partnership and understanding of the luxury brands

• Worked on extensive PIP language and brand updates for BOSS templates, including Graduate.

• Completed cross-training goals while shadowing our AD&C and QA team during (6) total Pre-Opening Visits, Top-Outs, and QA walks

  MY Responsibilities includeD:

  • Knowing exactly what it will take to convert or renovate the property to meet the brand vision, Retaining precise knowledge of all brand standards, current design initiatives, FLS requirements and changes within the standards for the brands for which I am

  • responsible. (Hilton, Curio, DoubleTree, Tapestry, Canopy, LXR, Conrad, Signia, Graduate, Waldorf-Astoria, and Embassy Suites)

  • Working closely with Global Brand Heads, Development, FRCM team, Owner relations, and the Relicensing Team

  • Weekly travel to visit 1-3 hotels in multiple states to conduct comprehensive site tours of all areas of the hotels to review compliance with the Hilton Design Standard, and all Fire and Life Safety

  • Write a detailed report for the renovation plan for the property utilizing my design skills and vision

  • Protect the Brand and the Brand Leader’s vision for each hotel

  • Represent Hilton to the hotel owners and the hotel staff in a positive way

  • Negotiate the PIP with the owners on negotiation while maintaining a positive relationship

  • Working closely with development team to convert new hotels within our brand

  • Self-managing expense reports, and travel while maintaining the Hilton budget allowances

• Initiatives / Projects:

  • Worked with our renovations project directors and our PIP directors to align our PIP language with industry standards so that the process and language is clear to all parties

  • Collaborated with our Food and Beverage team to develop a more consistent approach to the DoubleTree restaurant concepts to better fit the conditions and property layouts that we typically see within our portfolio.

  • Helped create templates and language for our PIP templates to better reflect industry standards

  • Presented a training session to our team about industry design processes and standards to help further their knowledge

  • Helped write the PIPs for more than half of the Graduate hotels as part of the acquisition

PROJECT WORKED ON DURING senior Project Designer/consultant POSITION:

Duration: Aug. 2015 - July 2021 (6 Years)

Project: Vinpearl Luxury Resort- Phú Quốc, Phú Quốc, Vietnam

Ownership: VinPearl

Scope: Concept Design Competition Presentation- Renovation of Public Space and Villas

Timeline: Duration: Dec 2020 - Jan 2021

Team Role: Senior Consultant to develop a concept storyline as well as design and planning for a hotel competition

Project: Vinpearl Luxury Villas- Nha Trang, Nha Trang, Vietnam

Ownership: VinPearl

Scope: Concept Design Competition Presentation- Renovation of Public Space and Villas

Timeline: : March 2021

Team Role: Senior Consultant to develop a concept storyline as well as design and planning for a hotel competition

Project: fiesta americana all- inclusive resort-   Tulkal, Chemuyil quinterra roo, Mexico

Ownership: Parks LLC Mexico www.parks.com.mx Architect of Record: EDSA

Scope: New Build Hotel- Guestrooms and Public Space

Timeline: May 2019- Nov. 2019 Opening Date: 2022

Team Role: Remote consultant for full development of the design concept, renderings, plans, and presentation from Concept to Design Development

• italiano restaurant (link)

  • Tasked with developing new concept for Italiano restaurant within hotel in two weeks time frame from concept to DD

  • Developed 3D renderings from blocking and developed rendered elevations based on new concept for client review and approval

  • Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for approval of the client

  • Client approved design direction to proceed to documentation.

  • Developed schematic and design development drawing packages for coordination

  • Selected materials, furniture and fabric palette for entire space

  • Specified all furniture and fabrics in a 1 week timeframe

• Lobby Lounge and Bar (link)

  • Tasked with developing new concept for Lobby Lounge and Bar in a 3 week timeframe from concept to DD.

  • Developed 3D renderings from blocking and developed rendered elevations based on new concept for client review and approval

  • Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for approval of the client

  • Client approved design direction to proceed to documentation.

  • Developed schematic and design development drawing packages for coordination

  • Selected materials, furniture and fabric palette for entire space

  • Specified all furniture and fabrics in a 1 week timeframe

Project: live aqua- tukal all- inclusive resort-  Tulkal, Chemuyil quinterra roo, Mexico

Ownership: Parks LLC Mexico www.parks.com.mx Architect of Record: EDSA

Scope: New Build Hotel- Guestrooms and Public Space

Timeline: May 2019- Nov. 2019 Opening Date: 2022

Team Role: Remote consultant for full development of the design concept, renderings, plans, and presentation from Concept to Design Development

• Teppanyaki Restaurant (link)

  • Tasked with developing new concept for high end Teppanyaki restaurant within hotel in two weeks time frame

  • Developed 3D renderings from blocking and developed rendered elevations based on new concept for client review and approval

  • Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for approval of the client

  • Client approved design direction on the first round and agreed to proceed to documentation.

  • Developed schematic and design development drawing packages for coordination

  • Selected materials, furniture and fabric palette for entire space

  • Specified all furniture and fabrics in a 1 week timeframe

    
    

• pool bar and pool (link)

  • Tasked with developing new concept for “Nikki Beach” themed pool bar and lounge within 3 weeks.

  • Developed 3D renderings from blocking and developed rendered elevations based on new concept for client review and approval

  • Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for approval of the client

  • Client approved design direction on the first round and agreed to proceed to documentation.

  • Developed schematic and design development drawing packages for coordination

  • Selected materials, furniture and fabric palette for entire space

• spa

  • Prepared preliminary planning and concept development for Spa village within hotel

  • Developed concept presentation for client review and approval

• Lobby Lounge and Bar (link)

  • Tasked with developing new concept for Lobby Lounge and Bar in a 2 week timeframe from concept to DD.

  • Developed 3D renderings from blocking and developed rendered elevations based on new concept for client review and approval

  • Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for approval of the client

  • Specified all furniture and fabrics in a 1 week timeframe

  • Client approved design direction to proceed to documentation.

  • Developed schematic and design development drawing packages

    
    

Project: grand Hyatt (Formerly fiesta americana)  santa fe, Mexico City, cdmx, Mexico

Ownership: Parks LLC Mexico www.parks.com.mx

Scope: New Build Hotel- Public Space

Timeline: May 2019- June 2019, March 2021 Opening Date: 2021

Team Role: Remote consultant for refinement of design, development of renderings from concept to schematic

• Was brought on board to refine and progress the presentation package which was currently stalled

• Updated renderings, refined design elements, selected materials and fabrics for the space

• Developed carpet patterns for all of the public space

• Developed refinements for Lobby, Restaurant, Bar, Ballroom, Pool Bar, Fitness and Meeting rooms.

• March 2021- Redevelopment of design concept towards news hotel brand operator. Hotel to become a Grand Hyatt

  
  

Project: canopy la isla- cancun-   cancun- quinterra roo, Mexico (link)

Ownership: Parks LLC Mexico www.parks.com.mx Architect of Record: AOMA Architects

Scope: New Build Hotel- Guestrooms and Public Space

Timeline: July 2018- Opening Date: November 2019

Awards: Finalist- Gold Key Awards- 2020- Best Upscale Hotel Room

Finalist- Project of the Year 2020- Interior Design Mag- Best Guestroom

Finalist- Project of the Year 2020- Interior Design Mag- Best Resort Finalist-

Shortlisted- Design Et Al- International Hotel &Property Awards- Best Suite

Shortlisted- Design Et Al- International Hotel & Property Awards- Hotel Under 200 Rooms

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management- Full project scope and timeline (4 person team)

• Project brought us on board to complete project quickly and gain approval by Hilton

• Important project as this was the first Canopy brand is Mexico with great pressure to succeed

• Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for the client and Hilton/Canopy brand

• Presentation included 3D renderings, studies, rendered elevations, and all materials, furniture and finishes for hotel

• Presented weekly progress to all teams to quickly gain the brand’s approval

• Created Hilton DRC material presentation boards for review with Hilton Executive Committee. Project was a success.

• Completed model room review with raving success by the heads of Hilton and Canopy brand

• Completed Spec and drawing documentation to design development stage (Level of development was more like construction documents per contract)

• Completed artwork package

• Completed graphic design package for public space and guestroom signage

• Assisted in coordination of architectural comments and on site questions with Mexico based team.

  
  

Project: hilton monterrey-   monterrey, nuevo leon, Mexico (link)

Ownership: Parks LLC Mexico www.parks.com.mx Architect of Record: ARES Architecture

Scope: New Build Hotel- Guestrooms and Public Space

Timeline: June 2017- Current. Opening Date: 2021

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management- Full project scope to design development (3 person team)

• Presented bi-weekly renderings and hotel progress to ownership to gain approval

• Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for the client and Hilton brand

• Worked with owner as hotel brand and tier changed multiple times during the presentation process

• Presentation included 3D renderings, studies, rendered elevations, and all materials, furniture and finishes for hotel

• Created Hilton DRC material presentation boards for review with Hilton Executive Committee. Project was approved with no comments from Brand

• Completed Spec and drawing documentation to design development stage (Level of development was more like construction documents per contract)

Project: Pueblo bonito resort-  cabo san lucas, baja, mexico

Scope: Concept Design Competition Presentation-New build hotel, Public space and guestrooms

Timeline: : May 2017 - We were awarded this project.

Team Role: Senior Consultant to develop a concept storyline as well as design and planning for a hotel competition.

Project: hilton mtk coyoacan-   coyoacan, Mexico City, cdmx, Mexico (link)

Ownership: Parks LLC Mexico www.parks.com.mx Architect of Record: Colonnier y Asociados

Scope: New Build Hotel- Guestrooms and Public Space

Timeline: June 2017- Current (On hold due to permit issues) Opening Date: 2021

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management- Full project scope and timeline (3 person team)

• Presented bi-weekly renderings and hotel progress to ownership to gain approval

• Developed concept, schematic and design development presentations for the client and Hilton brand

• Presentation included 3D renderings, studies, rendered elevations, and all materials, furniture and finishes for hotel

• Created Hilton DRC material presentation boards for review with Hilton Executive Committee. Project was approved with no comments from Brand

• Additional ballroom scope added to project as well based on success of design

• Completed 95% Specifications for all hotel and 95% Construction documents prior to hotel going on hold due to Mexico City Government Permit Changes

  
  

branding: hilton restaurant design concept for latin america hotels- HARTH Brand 

Ownership: Hilton Hotels and Resorts Worldwide

Scope: Develop concept and branding design for all new build Latin america and Caribbean hotels based on new design and strategy created for the Hilton Guadalajara Midtown.

Timeline: Feb. 2018- July 2018

• Working with the same owner for the last four years. Hilton brand acknowledge the success of the restaurant designs within the properties that were coming on board. The owner we were working with had 11 more Hilton projects slated for the next five years as well. Hilton reached out to us to engage our design success to form the restaurants into a brand that would be used for all of the 11 properties, as well as all new Hilton projects coming on board in Latin Material and the Caribbean.

• Developed schematic programming based on the previous designs

• Developed Pillars of Design that would be the basis of design for the restaurants

• Worked with famed, Anagrama graphic design to develop product packaging, name, and overall feel of the restaurants

• Created 3D rendering and design package for Hilton Brand to use to present the restaurant program to new owners.

  
  

Project: Hilton Guadalajara-Midtown-   Guadalajara, jalisco, Mexico (link)

Awards: 2020- Platinum Winner in Hospitality Design of the Muse Design Awards

Ownership: Parks LLC Mexico www.parks.com.mx Architect of Record: SMA Arquitectos

Scope:New Build Hotel- Guestrooms and Public Space

Timeline: October 2015- Opened Nov. 2018

Awards: Muse Design Awards- Platinum Winner 2019

Finalist- IIDA North America-Honors Award “Play” Category- 2020

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management- Full project scope and timeline (3 person team)

• Complete project involvement from concept to hotel grand opening

• Worked with rendering and CAD teams to develop weekly presentations to the client. New designs were turned around at a fast pace, twice a week.

• Developed relationship with Mexico based owner on learning from each other as this was their first new build hotel in several years.

• Researched, and developed list of local Mexico vendors along side the owner

• Provided materials, finish, and fabric selections for client review

• Completed Hilton DRC presentation with minor comments.

• Presentation boards were presented on Hilton Corporate “ Wall of Fame” as one of the most anticipated hotel openings in Mexico.

• Managed junior team members through design development stage.

• Attended site walks prior to completion in Guadalajara

  
  

Project: Parkmerced- Block 22, San Francisco Ca. (link)

Ownership: Maximus Partners Architect of Record: SOM architecture

Scope: New Build Residential Tower- Resident Amenities spaces

Timeline: Oct. 2015- October 2016- Project on hold due to loss of funding

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management, CD documentation and Construction admin. (2 person team)

• Developed design development presentation for client approval

• Selected fabric, architectural materials, and hardware for construction set

• Developed material reference and hardware  specifications for drawing set

• Created 100% Construction drawing set with CAD team

• Attended weekly coordination sessions with architectural consultant

  
  

Project: the virgin hotel, San Francisco, Ca. (link)

Ownership: Virgin Hotels/ Paradigm Group

Scope:New Build Hotel- Guestrooms and Public Space

Timeline: August 2015- February 2016- Project contract expired. Hotel Opened Dec. 2018

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management, CD documentation and Construction admin. (Four person team)

Overseen by/Mentor: Natalie Reeve

• Worked with CAD team leading the implementation for 25% CD, 95% CD and 100% Construction drawing sets.

• Attended weekly conference calls with architectural consultants

• Coordinated construction set between Architect, MEP, Structural and Electrical

• Managed junior designers in creation of material references and hardware specifications.

• Attended client presentations and coordination sessions and implemented changes and revisions based on their feedback.

• Developed the rooftop design presentation and renderings for client and ownership review.

  
  

Project: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise-Victoria Ballroom - lake louise, canada (link)

Ownership: Oxford Properties

Scope: Ballroom Renovation

Timeline: Sept. 2015- March 2016

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management (Single person team)

Overseen by/Mentor: Natalie Reeve

• Developed carpet design and architectural finishes for existing ballroom

• Created construction document set for renovation

• Reviewed shop drawings and approvals for new FF&E.

  
  

Project: Thomas Mellon Waterfront Residences, San Francisco, Ca. (link)

Ownership: Ocean's Landing, China.

Scope: Ballroom Renovation

Timeline: Dec. 2015- January 2016- Project canceled due to permitting issues

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management (Two person team)

Overseen by/Mentor: Natalia Khaw

• Developed Schematic and Design Development presentations for buildings CDE

• Developed material palette for resident units and public spaces

• Attended weekly unit review sessions with client and architectural team.

• Implemented 50% design development drawing set with project team

  
  

Project: Tu Residence,  San Francisco, Ca. (link)

 Ownership: Private

Scope: Residential Home Remodel (Modern)

Timeline: August 2015-December 2016

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management (Two person team)

• Interior architectural design of existing home

• Developed renderings for client review

• Worked on 100% Construction drawing set for issuance to architect

• Selected and presented FF&E finishes, furniture and fabric for client approval

  
  

Project: Abbott Residence,  Truckee, Ca.

Ownership: Private

Scope: Residential Home Furniture Selections (Rustic)

Timeline: August 2015-December 2015

Team Role: Senior Designer, Project Management (Two person team)

• Soft goods interior selections for new build home

• Selected furniture and fabrics for client approval

• Coordinated with purchasing agent for client approved items

  
  
  

PROJECT WORKED ON DURING INTERN/JUNIOR DESIGN POSITION AT HBA/HIRSCH BEDNER

Duration: May 2007 - June 2009- 2 years

Project: Dr. Ghabbour's Residence-   Cairo, Egypt

Duration: January 2008- June 2009

Overseen by: Leo Ying Lee, Archana Myer and Meghann Day

• Selected FF&E Selections and material specification for the 40,000 sq. ft villa

• Created Phase I, and Phase II concept boards and renderings for client presentation

• Assisted in architectural design of the interior of the villa along with CAD drafting.

• Created budget proposals with detailed pricing and material reference specifications.

Project: InterContinential Da'Lian- Da'lian, China

Duration: Nov. 2007- May 2008

Overseen by: Leo Ying Lee and Cynthia Bogie.

• Assisted with writing the specifications for the model room issue.

• Created powerpoint presentation documents for client approval.

Project: Alivila Resort and Spa- Okinawa, Japan. 

Duration: May 2007- June 2009

Overseen By: Cynthia Bogie, Micheal Sandler and Archana Myer.

• Drafted phase II designs into Auto-Cad for documentation.

•  Selected the furniture and fabrics for phase II furniture board presentation.

• Created Photoshop rendering of the Pool Lounge Elevation for Phase II client presentation.

• Assisted with final material and furniture selections with senior designer.

• Implemented the writing of all hotel specifications from the start to the finish of project.

• Created mosaic tile design for lobby and rotunda in which client also chose to use as the new logo for the spa and resort.

• Provided coordination between showrooms and purchasing agent for all FF&E items.

Project: Hilton San Diego-Bayfront convention center   San Diego, Ca.

Duration: May 2007- December 2009

 Overseen By: Michael Sandler, Nicole Garcia and Archana Myer.

• Revised Auto-Cad floor plans and elevations for architect and contractor coordination.

• Assisted in the writing and correction of hotel specifications to be issued.

• Created designs in Photoshop of furniture and lighting concept images for specifications.

•  Assisted in the re-selection and coordination of FF&E items with purchasing agents

• Submitted Photoshop designs of guest room corridor carpet concept images

ForrestPerkins LLC    

Title: Senior Designer

Previous Titles:

Intermediate Designer (2 years)

Junior Designer (1 year)

Length of Employment: 4.5 years

Location: San Francisco, California

Feb. 2011- Aug. 2015

MANAGEMENT Training:

-Received project management training for Deltek employee and hours management software.

-Participated in development of project proposals and add-services for projects in which I lead.

-Attended monthly financial review calls for project profitability and hours used on the projects.

-Attended business development presentations with clients to gain new projects.

Duration: Feb. 2011- Aug. 2015 - 4.5 years

Project: The Westin St. Francis model rooms-, San Francisco, CA  (link)

Ownership: Strategic Hotels

Scope: Model room and Guestroom Renovation (Project went on hold)

Timeline: Sept. 2014- August 2015

Team Role: Senior Designer/Project Manager development of concept, presentation for model room. Roll out spec development for CD package prior to going on hold.

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Deborah Forrest

• Selected fabrics and FF&E for conceptual and schematic design presentations for client review.

• Prepared presentation and renderings for client presentations

• Created FF&E matrix and room typing for roll out construction document set

• Set up design development drawing set.

Project:  The Fairmont San Francisco- lobby/laurel court, San Francisco, CA.  (link)

Ownership: Woodbridge Capital

Scope: Renovation of historic lobby and laurel court tea room

Timeline: Sept. 2014- January 2015

Team Role: Senior Designer/Project Manager development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Deborah Forrest

Project:  The INTERCONTINENTAL mark hopkins, San Francisco, CA.

Ownership: Woodbridge Capitol

Scope: Guestroom Renovation

Timeline: May 2015-June 2015

Team Role: Senior designer/ project manager

Overseen by/Mentor: Bree Dahl

• After approval of the model room, oversaw project team during production of roll-out specifications

• Created FF&E matrix and room typing for roll out construction document set

• Provided project management for overall team and project status.

• Reviewed and quality checked roll out FF&E specifications.

Project:  Villa Florence, San Francisco, CA.  (link)

Ownership: LaSalle Hotels

Scope: Guestroom and suite renovation

Timeline: Jan. 2014-Jan 2015

Team Role: Senior Designer/Project Manager from competition, award, development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration ( Three person team)

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle

• Lead designer for initial concept renderings and overall design for design competition of three hotels in project package

• Awarded project based on client design competition in which design renderings and fabric samples were presented to client.

• Awarded to complete a model room in addition to another firm. We gained full award of the project and asked to proceed to production of guestroom roll out.

• Managed project team in the writing of FF&E specifications and designing of custom furniture drawings

• Attended bi-weekly conference calls

• Managed architectural project team in creation of architectural design development and construction document sets.

• Attended weekly site walks with project manager to review construction conditions.

Project:  1221 Ocean Ave. Luxury Multi-Residential- Santa monica, ca.

Ownership: The Irvine Company

Scope: Public space renovation/ Model unit

Timeline: Oct. 2014-Jan. 2015

Team Role: Project Manager- Development of presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Bree Dahl

• Created Conceptual, Schematic, and Design Development presentations for client approval

• Selected FF&E selections for review and approval by client

• Designed and documented approved millwork designs and oversaw issuance of DD and CD construction sets.

• Prepared and presented preliminary purchasing budgets for owner review (project was self-purchased)

• Helped project team in writing FF&E specifications and custom furniture drawings.

• Quality checked all specifications and spec drawings prior to issuance to client.

Project:  Marriott Marina Del Rey , Marina del Rey, CA. Marina del Rey, CA.  (link)

Ownership: Host Hotels and Resorts

Scope: Lobby great room and Glow Lounge renovation

Timeline: Dec. 2014-March. 2015

Team Role: Senior Designer/Project Manager, development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle

• Sourced FF&E furniture, custom carpets, lighting and fabrics for schematic, and design development presentations.

• Attended client design development presentation to ownership.

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Created FF&E material boards for Ownership’s internal committee review and for use by the property during construction.

• Completed FF&E specifications and custom furniture drawings.

• Reviewed FF&E furniture shop drawings and submittals and provided coordination with project team.

• Created architectural design development and construction documents for issuance to project team.

• Provided coordination with purchasing agent, G.C., project manager and ownership.

• Managed architectural project team in creation of architectural design development and construction document sets.

• Attended weekly site walks with project manager to review construction conditions

Project:  Manchester Grand Hyatt- Kin Spa San Diego, CA.

Scope: Spa reception, salon, treatment room renovation

Timeline: Nov.2014- May 2015

Team Role: Senior Designer, development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle

• Developed FF&E presentation and overall design for new spa experience

• Designed custom millwork for the hair stations, nail polish display and nail bar.

• Worked with project team to develop design development drawings for millwork

Project:  The Fairmont San Francisco- specialty suites San Francisco, CA.    

Ownership: Woodbridge Capital

Scope: Renovation of five luxury specialty suites with each a unique design

Timeline: March 2013- May 2015

Team Role: Senior Designer/Project Manager development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Deborah Forrest

• Selected and sourced FF&E for each individual suite as unique schemes (Fairmont, Diplomat, Napoleon, Cambridge and Buckingham Suites)

• Presented schematic and design development presentation to ownership group with Deborah Forrest and Clifford Tuttle.

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Completed FF&E specifications for five unique suite schemes and developed custom furniture drawings.

• Worked through construction administration for FF&E shop drawing approvals and samples.

• Provided design development and construction drawings to project team. Package included millwork details and new bathrooms.

• Coordinated with purchasing agent, architect and project manager in procurement and construction administration.

• Provided on site review of construction progress, FF&E installation and provided responses to G.C. regarding questions.

The Napoleon Suite (link)

The Fairmont Suite (link)

The Buckingham Suite (link)

The Diplomat Suite (link)

The cambridge Suite (link)

Project:  The Fairmont San Francisco- guestrooms/suites San Francisco, CA.    (link)

Ownership: Woodbridge Capital

Scope: Renovation of Typical Guestrooms and Suites

Timeline: Sept. 2012- May 2014

Team Role: Senior Designer/Project Manager development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Deborah Forrest

• Selected and sourced FF&E for model room presentations with Deborah Forrest.

• Presented at schematic and design development presentations for guestrooms and suites with ownership group and Deborah Forrest and Clifford Tuttle

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Completed FF&E specifications and custom furniture drawings for three model rooms and production specifications for final guestrooms and suites (Scheme A, Scheme B, and Scheme T, and Typical suites.)

• Provided construction administration of shop drawings and approvals for model rooms and production.

• Reviewed production seating (USA), casegoods (China) and lighting (China) at manufacturer’s factories and provided feedback and approval on production prototypes.

• Created architectural schematic, Design development and construction document architectural set for model room and production. Includes 166 room types and additional “types within a type”.

• Provided on site review of construction progress, FF&E installation and provided responses to G.C. regarding questions.

• Provided extensive coordination between the purchasing agent, project manager, and architectural team.

Project:  The Fairmont San Francisco- venetian ballroom, San Francisco, CA.   (link)

Ownership: Woodbridge Capital

Scope: Carpet design and replacement

Timeline: March 2013- Sept. 2013

Team Role: Senior Designer/Project Manager development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Deborah Forrest

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  Designed custom carpet for ballroom and coordinated with manufacturer to implement concept.

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Wrote specifications and provided coordination between purchasing agent and team.

Project:  The Fairmont San Francisco- Crystal, Crown and Fountain Room, San Francisco, CA.   (link)

Ownership: Woodbridge Capital

Scope: Carpet design, drapery, and new wallcovering renovation

Timeline: Feb. 2012- Sept.2012

Team Role: Lead Designer/Project Manager development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Deborah Forrest

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Designed custom carpet and drapery treatments for each meeting room.

• Wrote specifications and provided coordination between purchasing agent, drapery fabricators and team.

Project:  The Fairmont San Francisco- Grand Ballroom and Lounge, San Francisco, CA.  (link)

Ownership: Blue Merritt

Scope: Full renovation of all finishes, drapery, and carpet.

Timeline: Aug. 2011- Jan. 2012

Team Role: Lead Designer, development of concept, presentations and all documentation for concept through construction administration

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Deborah Forrest

• Selected and sourced FF&E, including custom designed wallcovering and carpet.

• Wrote specifications and provided construction documentation to project team.

• Provided on site coordination with G.C. and project manager during construction and FF&E installation.

Project: San Francisco Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, CA.  

Ownership: Host Hotels and Resorts

Scope: Full guestroom and suite renovation

Timeline: March 2013- March 2014

Team Role: Provided construction administration for remainder of the project until completion

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle

• Provided construction administration for guestroom and typical suite production roll out.

• Reviewed shop drawings and submittals and provided coordination with purchasing agent.

• Attended weekly site walks and construction punches for guestrooms.

• Provided on site coordination with G.C. and project manager regarding questions and RFI’s.

Project: The Scarlet Huntington Hotel, San Francisco, CA.

Ownership: Grace Hotels

Scope: Public space, guestroom and specialty suite renovation

Timeline: Oct. 2012- Dec. 2012

Team Role: Intermediate designer for writing specification production, carpet design and assisted with presentations

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle and Elizabeth Dillon

• Assisted in writing FF&E specifications for the model room (Typical Guestroom and Premium Suite)

• Selected FF&E fabric scheme for schematic presentation of five specialty suites.

• Created concept design for corridor carpet for production roll out.

Project: The Nines, Portland OR.

Ownership: Starwood Hotels

Scope: Lobby carpet redesign and Meier and Frank suite soft goods renovation

Timeline: Feb. 2012- Sept. 2013

Team Role: Lead Designer/Project Manager. Full documentation of specifications and construction documents through installation

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle

• Provided updated carpet pom selections for replacing existing area rugs in the lobby and elevator lobby. Existing area rugs were old and worn

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client and Meier and Frank suite carpet designs.

• Designed custom carpet for Meier and Frank suite area rugs.

• Provided specifications for new wood flooring at Meier and Frank suite.

Project: The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey , Marina del Rey, CA.  (link)

Ownership: Host Hotels and Resorts

Scope: Lobby Renovation

Timeline: Aug. 2011-March. 2012

Team Role: Lead Designer, developed presentation, and full documentation of specifications and construction documents through installation

Overseen by/Mentor: Cliff Tuttle

• Sourced FF&E furniture and fabrics with oversight from Clifford Tuttle 

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Created FF&E material boards for Ownership’s internal committee review and for use by the property during construction.

• Completed FF&E specifications and custom furniture drawings.

• Reviewed FF&E furniture shop drawings and submittals and provided coordination with project team.

• Created architectural design development and construction documents for issuance to project team.

• Provided coordination with purchasing agent, G.C., project manager and ownership.

Project: The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.  (link)

Ownership: Host Hotels and Resorts

Scope: Lobby and elevator lobby renovation

Timeline: Sept. 2011-March. 2012

Team Role: Lead Designer, developed presentation, and full documentation of specifications and construction documents through installation

• Sourced FF&E furniture and fabrics with oversight  from Clifford Tuttle 

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Created FF&E material boards for Ownership’s internal committee review and for use by the property during construction.

• Completed FF&E specifications and custom furniture drawings.

• Reviewed FF&E furniture shop drawings and submittals and provided coordination with project team.

• Created architectural design development and construction documents for issuance to project team.

• Provided on site coordination and construction walk-throughs with G.C., project manager  and ownership.

Ballroom Renovation

Duration: January 2012-May 2012 (Project put on Hold)

• Sourced FF&E furniture and fabrics with oversight  from Clifford Tuttle 

• Attended ownership presentation with Clifford Tuttle for schematic and design development phases.

• Completed presentation boards utilizing InDesign for schematic and design development for presenting to the client.

• Completed FF&E specifications and custom furniture drawings.

• Created FF&E material boards for Ownership's internal committee review and for use by the property during construction.

• Created architectural design development and construction documents for issuance to project team

Project: The Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront , Portland, OR.  (link)

Ownership: Host Hotels and Resorts

Scope: Lobby and Restaurant Renovation (Marriott Greatroom prototype)

Timeline: Feb. 2011- March 2012

Team Role: Lead Designer/Project Manager. Full documentation of specifications and construction documents through installation

• Completed FF&E specifications and custom furniture drawings.

• Coordinated with project vendors and assisted in custom carpet coordination.

• Reviewed shop drawings with oversight from Clifford Tuttle and provided approvals.

• Provided on site construction review and art installation of library and sculptural art pieces at the property.

• Coordinated with local vendors to provide regional furniture and selections.

• Provided assistance in making revisions to construction document architectural set.

DLS HOTELS AND SPAS    

Title: JUNIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

Length of Employment: 1.5 years

Location: Yountville, California

July 2009- January 2011

Project: Hotel Yountville- Yountville, California

Ownership: DLS Hotels and Spa

Scope: Full hotel “flip”. Public, guestroom and suite renovation and additions of new guestroom, restaurant and spa buildings.

Timeline: July 2009- Jan. 2011

Team Role: Junior design consultant

• Developed furniture and fabric library for new firm

• Created specification and material reference templates for firm to use on projects

• Wrote specifications and created specifications drawings for hotel documentation packages

• Priced out OS&E operating systems for the hotel and developed comparisons and budgets

• Sourced spa product and employee uniforms

• Organized and managed the warehouse shipments and deliveries

• Created care manual for hotel cleaning staff for all products used on hotel

• Tracked hotel installations per room and assisted in accessorizing.

• Developing marketing material for the hotel’s website

• Revised Auto-Cad floor plans and elevations for architect and contractor coordination.

FREELANCE DESIGNER  

Title: JUNIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

Location: San Francisco, CA

Jan. 2006- Feb. 2010

Project: M Designs Hotels- San Francisco, California

Overseen by: Michael Sandler

• Created a streamlined process for specification in their office.

• Set up their own specification program using Spexx online program and created specific notes and standards for their use.

• Wrote FF&E specifications for high end senior living facility in Japan

Project: Sandra Chang Designs-  San Francisco, California

Overseen by: Sandra Chang

• Selected FF&E fabric and furniture scheme for high end hotel villa's in Mexico

• Rendered FF&E floor plans for presentation to the client

• Sourced and provided advise on library management

Project: Cynthia Bogie Designs-  Sausalito, California

• Created AutoCAD floor plans based on existing line drawings

• Rendered FF&E floor plans for presentation to the client

• Set up business templates for new design company (logos, purchase orders, transmittal’s)

Project: Tatara Residence - San Francisco, California

• Recommended furniture selections for her living room remodel

Project: McRary Residence Private Home Remodel  Oregon City, Oregon

• Drafted construction documents used in the addition of the new media room and back porch along with renovations of the entry and living room.

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 FURNITURE SHOWROOM 

Title: Showroom Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CA

May 2006- June 2007

Project: Showroom Design and Client Services

•  Processed purchase orders and acknowledgements for design clients.

•  Designed updated showroom layouts to accommodate new furniture 

• Participated in new fabrics selections for furniture to reflect upcoming trends.

•  Assisted clients in design selection and knowledge of represented furniture lines.