Bowling Green State University

Lake Catholic High School

Interior Designer at Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers

Interior Designer

- Played a key role on a global design team by taking on full-scale commercial projects from Strategy through Design and Delivery-Achieved the client's unique programming needs through successful test fitting-Efficiently worked and communicated with the client, team members, architects, engineers, and vendors associated with a project-Coordinated all finish materials to exhibit the client's brand and aesthetic needs-Strong technical responsibilty for the Interiors portion of the Construction Documents and 3D renderings-Delivered presentations to clients that communicates effective inforamtion to aid in the decision-making process-Improved the client's Global Guidelines by conducting studies and workshops to improve their group-specific worksation and collaboration space needs-Met and exceeded deadlines with the ability to switch tasks from project to project-Executed all tasks with a high quality level of detail

Unispace

Designer II

- Succeeded in high-end designs of residential interior remodel projects by meeting the client’s needs and budget requirements-Precisely documented as-built drawings -Created unique designs, presented to the client, and revised as necessary-Successfully guided homeowners through the selections process-Produced the final contract drawings, production drawings, and estimates-Submitted purchase orders for special-order materials in a timely manner-Effectively coordinated with the project managers-Created change orders when needed-Contributed to exceeding the yearly sales goal-Won several NARI design awards-Had designs featured in multiple magazine articles and advertisements

J.S. Brown & Co.

- Proficiently prepared and executed detailed floorplan, elevation, and perspective drawings in AutoCAD and SketchUp-Compiled product quotes for various projects; while corresponding with manufacturers to maintain current specifications, literature, prices, and freight factors-Tracked incoming contracts, purchase orders, acknowledgements and made adjustments as needed by each manufacturer-Developed professional customer relationships and assisting in project-related duties-Updated, monitored, and maintained the resource library, literature, card files, and samples as needed-Aided in the conceptualiztion and design of marketing materials and proposals

Somrak Kitchens, Inc.

Administrative Support

- Developed Autodesk drawings from sketches and documenting building data in AutoCAD-Showcased the latest technology and services to various Interior Design, Architect and Engineering firms at organized trade shows and sales pitches-Sold Autodesk software to industry professionals around the country

CaddfFX Design Services

Designer

- Consulted and sold high-end furniture pieces to retail customers-Met and exceeded sales goals-Residential space planning-Customized special order products with upholstery, wood, construction, and specifications-Regular site visits and house calls-Developed meaningful relationships with clients-Networked with Cleveland’s top designers

Arhaus Furniture

Interior Specialist

- Technologically transferred products to stores across the country-Placed and edited various purchase orders-Marked up product trends-Product sample work

Buyer Intern

- Managed Coedoper and Andrews Pools for an entire shift period-Took charge of the pool deck in case of any emergency or conflict-Managed current employees working to make the environment as safe as possible-Efficiently making use of any free time to clean and maintain the pool/pool deck

Crew Chief

- Received and entered in equipment applications to ACG, and upon getting that application approved, entering in second applications to various banks-Edited any applications if needed-Filed paperwork-Contacted the manager's present and former lessees inquiring for new business deals-Sent out letters to customers

Kate Pfriem