Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
I am a creative and dedicated professional with a broad range of skills. I have an extensive background in Design that has led me to seek challenging and stimulating roles where I can utilize my skills. My experience spans many industries including Retail, Restaurants as well as Interior Architecture and Product Design.
As a store designer, I’m responsible for shaping the full in‑store experience from concept to opening day. I design the store environment and create custom fixtures that support both the brand’s identity and the practical needs of merchandising. My work includes developing detailed floor plans that optimize traffic flow, product visibility, and operational efficiency. I also manage the procurement process for all fixtures—coordinating with vendors, reviewing samples, tracking production, and ensuring everything arrives on schedule. When it’s time to open, I lead the fixture and display builds on‑site, guiding teams through installation, troubleshooting issues, and making sure the final space reflects the design vision down to the last detail.
Worked directly with the store Merchandiser to create environments that highlighted the appearance of products and reflected the customers lifestyle interests. Prioritized and planned projects to ensure timely execution. Efficiently utilized display materials by re-purposing old fixtures to ensure display budgets could be met. Adapted Company direction and updates to fit my stores needs. Used Google Sketchup to present my ideas and placement of fixtures during seasonal changes. Final execution of floor sets consisted of hand building custom fixtures from scratch, applying vinyl graphics and art to the windows, adding art layers for aesthetic appeal to stay ahead of current trends.
Designed individual spaces, overall layouts, and coordinated all aspects of the largest exhibit on campus, which exhibits senior thesis projects at the end of each year. Documented the implementation of the pilot year for the Design Engineering and Commerce College. Created web presence; on campus presentations to students, faculty, administrators, prospective students and parents. Collaborated with multiple divisions on space design, i.e. Fashion Design exhibition space; Engineering classroom space; and administrative office student showcases.
Developed a market plan to promote multi-seasonal landscape/snow removal business. In addition to the sheer labor, I helped to create and redesign garden spaces for long-term clients.
Collaboration, products designs and co-lead design camp for middle school students teaching the design process. Designed and built a flying craft to promote Philadelphia University Design in the Redbull Flugtag.