A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CREATIVE APPLYING A FINE ARTIST'S LENS TO SPATIAL DESIGN, FUSING AESTHETIC INSIGHT WITH THE OPERATIONAL PRECISION REQUIRED TO REALIZE AMBITIOUS PROJECTS 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Interior Designer & Project Manager | Austin, TX

JEI Design, Inc. / Independent Contractor | 2017 – 2025

Project Management & Operations

• Vendor & Logistics Management: Acted as the central point of contact for trade-related communications, coordinating schedules for contractors, electricians, and installers to ensure efficient workflow.
  
  

• Procurement: Sourced and procured FF&E and materials from a diverse network of vendors, managing purchase orders and tracking shipments to ensure adherence to specs, budget, and timelines.
  
  

• Budgeting: Obtained and compared quotes from multiple trades and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and value.
  
  

• Digital Strategy: Spearheaded a firm-wide migration to Google Workspace, establishing a cloud-based infrastructure for real-time team collaboration. Designed and built a modernized company website, bringing management in-house to reduce costs.
  
  

Design & Technical Execution

• Technical Drafting: Produced precise construction documents in AutoCAD & SketchUp, including floor plans, elevations, and custom furniture drawings for contractors and fabricators.
  
  

• 3D Visualization: Developed detailed 3D models in SketchUp and utilized V-Ray, Photoshop, and AI to create photorealistic renderings instrumental in the client approval process.
  
  

• Space Planning: Created efficient space plans using AutoCAD and SketchUp, optimizing flow and functionality while meeting building codes.
  
  

• Site Management: Served as the primary on-site liaison between lead designers, clients, and construction teams, conducting comprehensive site surveys and documenting conditions to prevent errors.
  
  

• Installation: Directed all phases of on-site installation, from furniture delivery to lighting, and managed punch lists to ensure a flawless final turnover.

Professional Visual Artist & Technical Director | Boston - New York - Baltimore

Self-Employed | 2002 – Present

Exhibition Design & Technical Installation

• AV Systems Integration: Programmed and integrated professional-grade media players (BrightSign, Lupa) to facilitate frame-accurate synchronization of multi-channel video installations.
  
  

• Installation Management: Executed complete technical installations involving the precise calibration and networking of projectors, sound systems, and display hardware.
  
  

• Fabrication: Managed the fabrication and structural installation of site-specific elements, including temporary walls and exhibition displays.
  
  

• Documentation: Developed detailed technical schematics to ensure efficient setup and facilitate ongoing maintenance for complex installations.
  
  

Stakeholder Management & Communications

• Client Relations: Managed high-value relationships with collectors and international gallerists, negotiating large-scale commissions and sales.
  
  

• Strategic Engagement: Served as the primary representative for projects, negotiating scope and budgets with art advisors, dealers, and museum curators.
  
  

• Public Speaking: Delivered over 30 educational talks and lectures on visual theory at universities and museums to audiences of up to 100 people.
  
  

• Presentation: Translated complex visual concepts into accessible language for press interviews, academic papers, and artist presentations to drive cultural initiatives.