Design Director overseeing hospitality designs in the realms of restaurants, bars, lobbies, and multi-use spaces.
Charlotte, NC
August 2019 - January 2022
Generator of hospitality design, completing projects from the story thread to realization in the realms of food and beverage, cruise ships, retail, hotels, and hospitality consulting within workplace design.
Greensboro, NC
November 2016 - August 2019
Head designs for restaurants and coffee shops all across the country. Formulating plans, occupancy loads, design concepts and specifying all needed elements to ensure the clients' projects are as envisioned.
New York City, NY
June 2016 - August 2016
Collaborate on interior designs for multi-million dollar homes & apartments in New York City, Hamptons & surrounding states. Responsible for custom designs of luxury fabrics, furniture, lighting, & wall coverings. Render & draft 2D & 3D interiors as well as architectural plans & elevations.
Concord, NC
September 2015
Support stores through merchandising and communication of clothing and underwear for user efficiency, brand representation, and strengthening of sales through vehicles of visual elements and intuitive identity and organization.
High Point, NC
August 2015 - October 2015
Participate in the release of the new Cynthia Rowley Home collection from Hooker Furniture. Ensure brand identity and value are implemented down to the smallest of accessories within the premiere showroom.
High Point, NC
October 2013 - April 2015
Head of design center for High Point International Furniture Market. Strong interpersonal skills with clients and designers from around the world. Coordinated furniture and fabric solutions for residential projects in Dubai, Guatemala, China, and in thirty plus states.
Arlington, TN
June 2014 - August 2015
Managed projects, built relationships with clients, designed communicative look books, rendered 3-D space plans, drafted 2-D floor plans, specified and ordered furniture and fixtures. Merchandised and space planned furniture store, boosted furniture sales, and enhanced social media and overall web presence.
High Point, NC
October 2013 - April 2015
Organize and keep account of Sam Moore's fabrics. Assist clients and sales representatives in coordinating new and trending fabrics. Working pre-market to help with design and experience of showroom.
KY, NC, CA, MO, LA, IN, Costa Rica
June 2011 - Present
Extensive volunteering in construction at job sites in six different states and two different countries. Experience includes everything from installing and cutting aluminum siding to coping and caulking base-boards.
Exclusive work on JCPenny's designer home by renowned architect and designer, Michael Graves, for Habitat for Humanity in Los Angeles.
High Point, NC
August 2014 - December 2014
Compiled fabrics based on patterns, scales, colors, and textures to help clients layer and combine textiles. Organized, cut, and arranged fabrics in order to be easily accessible and viewed.
Prospect, KY
January 2012 - August 2013
Arranged fresh produce in and outside of the store to appeal to locals, health connoisseurs, and families. In charge of the rustic, visual appeal of the merchandise, and created innovative designs inspired by the farm's natural setting.
Louisville, KY
Summer 2012
Studied Architecture under Brian Orthel at Bellarmine University. Governor's Scholar is an honor awarded to the top 10% of Kentucky high school students, who excel not only in academics, but also demonstrate strong leadership and community service.
New Albany, IN
July 2011
Assisted award-winning head designer, Leslie Lewis, in staging a house for a local home exposition. Won Best of Show by Southern Indiana Homebuilders Association.
