Interior Designer | NCIDQ Certified
Innovative interior designer with expertise in retail design, space planning, fixture design, graphic branding, & material specification. Skills in leading projects from concept to completion, collaborating across teams, & delivering creative, brand-aligned solutions that enhance customer experience.
Education
University of Kentucky
• BA in Interior Design
• Cum Laude
Software
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Enscape
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Bluebeam
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Microsoft Office
Core Competencies
• Ownership & accountability to deliver results
• Creative & strategic problem-solving
• Mentor & empower team growth
• Strong time & priority management
• Adaptable & resilient under pressure
• Collaborative team contributor
• Analytical & research-driven
• Skilled in conflict resolution
• Empathetic listener & communicator
• Curate insights & valuable resources
• Committed to growth & adding value
• Receptive to feedback & continuous improvement
Qualifications
• Advanced space planning & prototype development
• Brand translation from concept through execution
• Fixture, display, & merchandising environment design
• Construction documents, shop drawing review, & specifications
• Environmental graphics, store branding, & décor systems
• Cross-functional coordination with architecture & operations
• Design governance, quality control, & process improvement
Bath & Body Works
Store Designer II
• Develop schematic designs for domestic and international retail stores, ensuring alignment with brand standards, floor plans, and elevations
• Designed spaces with unique site conditions including small format GSF, low & high ceiling requirements, curved storefronts & historic preservation efforts, while maintaining brand standards & aligning with landlord criteria
• Represented company externally by securing zoning approval for signage
• Provided mentorship & leadership to interns & junior level designers by leading them through full project cycles & creating training resources
• Directed nationwide “go-back” initiatives for BOPIS programs, coordinating architects, sourcing, operations, marketing, and PM teams to ensure timely execution
• Create and present design concepts and landlord approval packages, negotiating store scope and design intent with property representatives
• Present design materials and project updates to senior management, integrating feedback to achieve design excellence and consistency
• Review, redline, and approve architectural documentation throughout design development and construction phases to ensure brand and quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Managers, Sourcing, and Store Operations to align on project direction and deliverables
• Oversee design and approval of signage, graphics, and branded environmental elements unique to each store location
• Deliver projects of diverse scale and budget on time and within scope, maintaining design integrity across all locations
• Support store openings by assisting with merchandising displays, collecting team feedback, and providing design insights to PMs and GCs
• Partner with vendors to develop shop drawings and approve custom finishes for non-standard design elements
• Review and authorize payments for architecture and design partners to ensure project accountability and accuracy
Kroger
Store Designer
• Lead Designer for King Soopers, one of Kroger’s highest-earning divisions, managing 15+ major and 100+ minor remodels annually from concept through completion
• Develop comprehensive design documentation including as-built, preliminary, pre-final, and final plans to ensure accuracy and alignment with project objectives
• Partner with division executives, merchandisers, and cross-functional teams to capture strategic needs and translate them into innovative, customer-focused store designs
• Collaborate with architects, refrigeration engineers, SMEs, and company leadership to deliver cost-effective solutions that enhance the shopper experience
• Oversee project schedules and mentor fellow designers, ensuring timely completion of store plans and adherence to division standards
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Drug and General Merchandise departments—leading fixture rollouts, reviewing all department plans for accuracy, and developing shop drawings for new programs
• Spearhead integration of Bed Bath & Beyond and BuyBuy Baby partnerships into Kroger stores, coordinating design execution and implementation strategy
• Active leadership team member for the Kroger PRIDE Associate Resource Group, contributing to inclusive workplace initiatives
• Department advocate for Career Development, providing mentorship, training resources, and growth opportunities for team members
KDM Solutions
Retail Designer
• Design interiors, graphics, and displays for retail and restaurant environments, balancing creativity with brand consistency
• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on deadlines for both small- and large-scale initiatives
• Develop custom logos, wallcoverings, signage, and marketing materials that adhere to brand guidelines
• Create comprehensive branding and décor guidelines—including logos, color/material specifications, example plans, and renderings—for franchisee distribution
• Produce artwork for branding applications and prepare files for production printing
• Conduct trend research to inform designs and maintain a forward-looking, innovative approach
• Oversee projects from concept through installation, including documentation, drawings, and quality assurance
• Draft detailed space plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and 3D renderings, specifying dimensions, lighting, FF&E, and materials
• Lead client meetings and consultations to review progress, obtain feedback, and implement revisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute spaces that meet client objectives and enhance user experience
