EXPERIENCE

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH — Store Designer

Lead designer for Fred Meyer and Drug/GM Specialist

AUG 2022 - PRESENT

Design and develop fixture plans for enterprise capital projects (new, acquisition, expansion, interior remodel projects and yearly initiatives)
Organize, assess and manage information and schedules to meet corporate and division goals and objectives within given timelines
Provide creative design solutions in accordance with corporate and division merchandising and operations objectives, indirect sourcing, senior/executive leadership, consultants, construction standards, budget, and timelines
Maintain knowledge of merchandising, operations, construction, code guidelines, and store equipment to improve store efficiencies, customer experience and constructability
Serve as the point of contact for the Fred Meyer division
Lead scope discussions and subsequent plan reviews by engaging a cross-functional team through on-site visits, store walks, phone and video conference calls
Manage project schedules, priorities and timeline for the division
Maintain plans, project lists, schedule priorities and dates, and billing data
Educate and guide colleagues on Health, Beauty and Personal Care and General Merchandise through on-going research, independent interpretation and maintaining reference materials for plan execution
Collaborated on various high profile projects for Fred Meyer in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR

JAN 2014 - AUG 2022

Executed design projects from concept to completion
Read blueprints and create floor plans and space layouts
Research and decide on materials and product sourcing, including custom upholstery, window treatments, lighting, case goods, rugs etc.
Manage vendors, reps and subcontractors
Monitor project schedules and budgets as determined by the client
Developed overall design for over 150 projects
Oversaw project timelines, deliverables and deadlines
Managed project teams to execute all design phases
Reviewed and refined sketches, drawings and construction documents
Developed and refined mood boards, concept boards, and FF&E packages
Designed and guided the execution of custom furniture and mill work
Developed and lead key client presentations
Prepared quotes and estimates for clients
Designed layout of rooms and buildings, taking into account safely codes and regulations
Tracked task completion and work with procurement to track order logistics
Maintained showroom appearance
Organized and updated showroom products and answered custom inquiries
Scheduled client appointments

APRIL 2013 - OCTOBER 2014

Daily Illustrator and Photoshop use
Form the layout, design and/or edit advertisements, flyers, banners, camp promotional items, credential cards, autograph cards, thank you notes, invitations, information booklets
Design t-shirts for campers and coaches
Design and execute email promotions
Use photoshop to make cut-outs of pro-athletes such as Dwanye Wade, Kevin Durant, Jay Bruce, Henrik Lundqvist, Ben Roethlisberger, Candace Parker and many more.

NCIDQ Interior Design Certification