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Pink Orchid Design StudioPrincipal Interior Designer
Aug. 2025United States
Pink Orchid DesignPrincipal Interior Designer
May. 2025United States
Insight GlobalComputer Aided Design Designer - Walmart Special Projects
Dec. 2024 - Apr. 2025Bentonville, Arkansas, United States• Utilizing CAD-based software, ROC (Retail Oriented Cad), to update store layouts based on new Walmart initiatives and design guidelines; to enhance customer experience and establish efficient selection routes for Walmart associates fulfilling online orders.
• Collaborating with internal design teams to find unique solutions when new Walmart initiatives and standard guidelines conflict with store constraints or as-built conditions.
• Communicating with team members utilizing MS Office and Teams. Tracking project status using QuickBase, project management software.
Best Western Hotels & ResortsSenior Interior Designer-Remote
Jan. 2023 - Aug. 2024Phoenix, Arizona, United States• Research, evaluate, and write a PIP (Property Improvement Plan) to align with brand guidelines. Review, evaluate, and approve design submittals (plans, specifications, and FF&E) from brand members, certified design teams, and other design professionals completing PIPs. I worked closely with the project management team to ensure the timely completion of PIP and adherence to the brand guidelines for the brand's core properties. I conducted property visits to gather existing condition documentation and start discussions on future capex investment plans for the property.
• Coordinated with the brand onboarding team, internal design, and architectural groups. Assist purchasing associates with selecting appropriate hospitality FF&E to align with brand guidelines.
• One of my key responsibilities was creating training to advance purchasing associates' knowledge of appropriate FF&E materials for hospitality interiors. I also developed SOPs for proper design submittals used by internal and external teams and members, demonstrating my ability to enhance team knowledge, streamline processes, and instill confidence in my leadership skills.
Dallas CollegeAdjunct Professor
Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2021Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexI was an adjunct professor in the interior design department, teaching design fundamentals, and technical drawings for interior designers. Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment. Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details. Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction. Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals. Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids like graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides. Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials. Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects. Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness. Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction. Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training. Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain various skills. Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field and integrate relevant information into training programs.
DFW International AirportDesign Lead/Project Manager
Jul. 2008 - Feb. 2017Dallas/Fort Worth AreaServed as a liaison for the Dallas Ft Worth International Airport Board and facilitator for all design reviews and parties involved in design and construction projects and provided oversight and guidance for locations, owners, tenants, design professionals, contractors, inspectors, code officials, airlines, and airport staff. Provide DFW Concessions Clients with direction on concepts, materials, color schemes, textures, and dynamic advertising in the development and detailed review of conceptual and final design documentation to ensure compliance and alignment with the DFW Concessions Tenant Design Manual and DFW Board-approved terminal branding aesthetics. Provided support for 216 individual concession units and 42 different passenger amenities with over 412 locations for a combined annual revenue of over $68M. Developed and expanded the design direction with plan evaluation and design review and established concessionaire design and construction timelines for supporting department initiatives, annual budgets, and expediting time to market. Support annual budget analysis. Provide direction for overall concessions development strategy and implementation of Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program for terminals A, B, and E. Develop individual concessions schedules integrated into the overall $3.2B phased project, established open coordination lines and communication with TRIP construction teams, implementation managers, and the DFW Concessions department. Responsible for developing Terminal C planning initiative, including concept mix, defining development strategy and implementation schedules, and project management. Responsible for developing the Tenant Design Manual, setting the overall brand standard for the Concessions program. Provide project and construction management, including retail, food and beverage, hospitality, passenger amenities, and sponsorship projects.
DLR Group (Staffelbach)Assistant Project Manager
Oct. 2007 - Mar. 2008Dallas, TexasSupported Senior Project Manager in all areas of project management, including project development, management of 4-member team and resources, and project control ensuring efficient and accurate projects within limits of contract and budget. Conduct client meetings for programming and presentation purposes. FF& E selection and provided the custom design of millwork and architectural elements. Conduct construction document kick-off and sign-off meetings. Oversite of space-planning and field verification of areas ranging from 1,000 to 32,000 SF, Building code, ADA/TAS research, and application. Produced construction documents, pricing, marking plans, and updated leasing book documentation. Produce work authorization and budgets and review client invoices before distribution.
Dallas Market CenterInterior Design Coordinator/Designer
May. 2006 - Oct. 2007Dallas, TexasSupported VP of Design and Construction with design, finishes, lighting, and furniture selection. Prepare conceptual and presentation drawings for leasing and management staff. Space planning for executive offices, wholesale showrooms, and public areas of campus. Research and applications of appropriate building codes and ADA/TAS guidelines. Special event and trade show layouts. Produce construction documents and details. Prepare specifications and cost estimates for construction projects. Construction supervision and punch list coordination. Coordinate drawings with architectural, mechanical, structural, and civil engineering firms. Updated and maintained 6M square feet of campus wide Auto CAD files.
Lisa Pope InteriorsCEO + Principal Designer
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2021Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Texas, United StatesNCIDQ and Texas Registered principal designer and project manager on hospitality, restaurant, retail, and residential projects. Provide consulting services on Dallas Ft Worth Airport Terminal C renovation and airport concessions projects throughout the US.
• Client development, networking, generating leads for new projects, marketing, social media, and financial responsibilities. Create and facilitate client presentations. Participate in site surveys as needed to provide interior design input and determine the scope of work.
• Managed the operations of the interior design and project management firms. Established firm processes and procedures for the company to successfully implement all aspects of a project from initial concept definition to completion and client acceptance. Work with consultants, hotel brands, developers, furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet the project timeline and objectives. Participates in developing and maintaining a project schedule and budget.
• Successfully identified, procured, tracked, and installed FF&E.
• Deep knowledge of contract documents, specifications, knowledge of design, design documentation, national and local building codes, and accessibility requirements.
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