Designer/Partner : K2 Design Inc. - 2004 - Present Yearling Estates, Scottsdale, AZ: Designing over 6000 S.F. of private residence from concept to completion Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons, Scottsdale, AZ: Phase I: Colorized 30 lofts, design and FF&E selection for lobby and community area, and site inspections Phase II: Develop design concept, colorized 50 lofts, coordination with developer and architect to create design concept and selection of all interior finishes, site inspections Best Western Hotel, DuBois, PA: Renovated guestrooms, lobby, reception area, exercise room, breakfast area and public corridors Dr. Abbas Fazel : Dental Office renovation Best Western Hotel, Lock Haven, PA: Guestroom renovation Senior Design Consultant : Best Western International - 1997 - 2004 Projects: Numerous Best Western Hotels including BW Montebello Hotel: Montebello, CA Evaluated and prepared design reports for applicant properties Identified problems and provided solutions for existing and applicant hotels Coordinated and oversaw contractors from conditional stage to membership Created, developed and negotiated standard guestroom FF&E packages throughout North America, which exceeded $4 million in sales for BW purchasing department Participated in team development of the BW brand design guidelines Owner : Ross Howard/Sharon Kindred Interior Design - 1986-1997 Projects: Shadow Ridge Hotel, The Resort Center, Park Station Hotel: Park City, Utah; Copper King Hotel: Butte, Montana Hotel Projects: Designed and supplied new FF&E for refurbishment Pool House Project: Designed pool house from concept to completion Developed products, supervised production and directed marketing Business representative at trade shows @ High Point and New York Gift Show Senior Designer : Conant Associates - 1985-1986 Projects: Primary Children's Hospital: Salt Lake City, UT; St. Joseph's Hospital: Burbank, CA; Glendale Memorial Hospital: Glendale, CA Developed design concepts and supervised design teams Created specifications, construction documents and purchase orders for projects to present to clients Coordinated installation Project Manager : Huntsman Christensen Corporation - 1980-1985 Major Projects: Shadow Ridge Hotel & Park Station I and II: Park City, UT; The Knoll: Deer Valley, UT; Christensen Residence and Petro Source Corporate Offices: Salt Lake City, UT. Designed, managed projects from concept to completion Worked with architects and engineers to prepare plans for owners and Planning Commission Reviews Secured plan approvals and created schematic and construction documents Developed work schedules, budgets and supervised all design trades Monitored general contractor and negotiated subcontractors agreements National Certificate of Interior Design Qualification BVA, Georgia State University BFA, Agnes Scott College AutoCADD 2004 Architectural Desktop 2004 American Society of Interior Designers : Professional Member NEWH Inc. : The Hospitality Industry Network