Urban Chalet

Senior Interior Designer | Petaluma, CA

May 2020 - Present

Noor Dermatology & Aesthetics

Directed the interior design for Noor Dermatology’s full tenant improvement, balancing the technological and hygienic needs of a medical practice with the calming atmosphere of a spa. Collaborated with the client and GC from concept to completion, developing design drawings and creating custom signage, furniture, and accessories. Designed a sophisticated space with gold finishes, organic curves, unique tile applications, and integrated millwork lighting, specifying soft yet highly durable furnishings to enhance both comfort and elegance.

Hellman & Friedman

Managed a $1M+ furniture budget for Hellman & Friedman’s Park Avenue headquarters, leading the design, procurement, and installation of high-end customized contract furnishings designed for corporate resilience and elegance. Coordinated with AV/IT consultants to seamlessly integrate technology into the design. Directed the creation of bespoke details, including custom signage, custom area rugs, and lighting, delivering a sophisticated and high-performance workplace that balanced functionality and aesthetics.

Spring fertility

Managed the design and execution of five Spring Fertility locations nationwide, including California (3), New York, and Portland, balancing creative vision with budget goals. The New York facility received the IFMA Award for Design and Construction Excellence. Developed a comprehensive interior design standards package, incorporating lessons learned and the latest design iterations. Leveraged in-depth knowledge of systems furniture to collaborate with contractors, electricians, AV/IT consultants, and installers, successfully troubleshooting field challenges to ensure smooth project execution.

WeWork

Interior Design Lead | San Francisco, CA

October 2018 - November 2019

515 Folsom Street | 2ND fLOOR | 8,011 USF

Working with a timber framed structure from 1918 presented our team with an array of challenges, from inaccurate as-built’s to hazardous material, but also with features like large windows providing excellent natural lighting and original wood ceilings and columns. The concept in this space is ‘Fresh Scandinavian’ and the existing structure lent itself well to creating an airy, inviting space for the Care.com team whose own brand is inherently soft and nurturing. Even though construction was underway as the client came into the picture, I was able to present a design package depicting how I would incorporate their branding into the final space through accent paint, signage, and specific furniture needs, a collaboration which resulted in a successful opening day for their San Francisco headquarters.

222 Kearny street | 7TH & 9TH fLOORS | 14,984 USF

One of my first projects with WeWork was complicated by a myriad of constraints, the most difficult of which was a particularly short construction schedule, roughly 12 weeks total. Our very fresh design team and seasoned GC were able to successfully execute despite the aggressive timeline. My scope as Interior Designer included full involvement in the Construction Administration phase as well as all FF&E specification, procurement, installation, and punch. A concept of “Gallery”, white walls with bold furniture and art, spoke to the culture of the young mobile banking company that came to occupy the space. The client, whose branding was under development, was given a blank canvas to grow into and make their own when it came to signage, art, and branded elements, but the programming and furniture and art package allowed the team to move in day 1 without skipping a beat.

30 Maiden Lane | 4TH & 5tH fLOORS | 11,000 USF

For this project I took on the role of Project Architect in addition to Interior Designer, which allowed me to have greater influence on design development and take the lead in coordinating with external consultants on the programmatic direction. I enjoyed getting to dive deep into due diligence, code review, and scope determination on this project and executed the initial programming package, which was then handed off to our AOR to complete design documentation. This project was unfortunately put on hold shortly thereafter and I was not able to see it through to completion during my tenure.

During my time with WeWork I worked with a small team devoted to the headquarters by WeWork product line which focused on full-floor, single tenant workspace projects for small to medium sized companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Design Manager to define and maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood, and program.

• Collaborate with Project Team Architect to develop layout(s).

• Ensure project design intent follows WW brand standards and best practices.

• Develop a design concept/mood and implementation method, from the concept phase through project execution.

• Identify and select products and vendors that meet brand standards.

• Work closely with FF&E Sourcing Lead and Logistics Lead to generate and manage FF&E project schedules and track FF&E supply chain (lead times, quantities, finishes).

• Monitor design execution during Staging and Closeout Stages to ensure design intent is maintained through project installation.

• Collaborate and coordinate with external consultants on design intent, execution, and punch-out processes.

Software:

Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Fieldlens, Airtable, Adobe Creative Suite, Startup software (slack, g-suite), Microsoft Office Suite

Blue Ridge Mountain Club

Project Manager | Blowing Rock, North Carolina

October 2016 - October 2018

The Blue Ridge Mountain Club is a private gated community located along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina. As a Project Manager I came in initially to help this developer with a small local team to push projects to completion. With my background in Interior Design and Construction I was able to play a vital role in creating facilities that spoke to the heart of the community, bringing a modern and inviting aesthetic, and finding flexibility within unique constraints that come with building in high elevations. I worked hand-in-hand with the in-house General Contractor, sub contractors, designers, and local craftsman to create these structures as a reflection of not only those that would occupy the space but of those who helped build them and our community. In addition to the amenities projects I worked on multi-family condominiums and single-family spec homes.

The Jasper house | Community clubhouse

The Jasper House is a space for community events, weddings, celebrations, and home-base for the administrative staff. The soaring ceiling and over sized fireplace are the focal point of the great room, lightly furnished to lend itself to maximum flexibility depending on it’s function. Aesthetically, the direction was “Mountain Modern” which, as it sounds, takes it’s base from the natural and traditional styles of the region and elevated it with clean lines, a sophisticated color palette, and comfortable, familiar furnishings. One of my favorite elements is the custom designed fireplace surround and grate. We embossed the community logo into the cast concrete surround and designed a completely custom grate to guard the inner workings of the nearly 5’ wide opening. I worked with a local metal worker to detail the more specific details such as the latch and lock, and the hammered metal finish, coated with a fireproof finish.

Lookout Grill | Community restaurant

This small restaurant is an extension of the Jasper House and are connected architecturally, separated with a full commercial kitchen, and resident Chef. Due to the small size of the area, every component was custom designed, utilizing expert craftsman. Some of these elements included: a cast in place concrete bar top with a waterfall edge, inset drip tray and recessed niche for LED down-lighting, the metal clad fireplace and storage structure over the bar, and custom dining tables. Four garage doors open the interior to the outdoor seating just beyond and the beautifully landscaped lawn.

Ascent Wellness & Fitness | community amenity

Completed in the Fall of 2017, this facility features an open-air yoga studio (or group fitness room), an exercise room with state-of-the-art equipment, a lounge area to relax, locker rooms with steam showers, massage room, and dry sauna. Custom millwork was designed to add storage and showcase retail items, as well as provide a welcoming reception.

Cliff Dweller | Single family Home | 5400 usf

This private residence is nestled into the hillside with an un-obstructed view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and over 5,400 square feet, with no shortage of custom-crafted details. A contemporary mountain home with 5” solid white oak flooring, cast concrete mantles and hearths, and walnut countertops in the en suite baths. A reclaimed mantle from the oldest continuously operating stables in the high country graces the main living space, and hand crafted metal work is found throughout, from the kitchen hood to the open stairwell stringers and railings. When the home sold I designed a renovation of the multi-purpose room into a fifth bedroom and bathroom for the new owners to be consistent with the design of the rest of the home. A temperature controlled wine room, wet bar, and a hot tub ready deck make up the lower level in addition to three of the bedrooms and en-suites.

Alfred Williams & Company

Interior Designer | Raleigh, North Carolina

November 2013 - October 2016

As a designer for one of the top ranking Herman Miller dealers in the US, I was exposed to a broad spectrum of project types across several vertical markets including Government, Commercial, and Higher Education. I also acted as the Account Manager and Designer for one of our nationwide accounts, Public Consulting Group, with over 60 offices across the country. This particular account allowed me to focus on standardizing the companies product for maximum re-configurations, move-add-change orders, test-fits, and introduced me to various codes and regulations in other states. My other primary focus was GSA bid response, to which I successfully won and helped write specifications in conjunction with a design team from Camp Lejeune.