+1253-686-1123
kellysknowles@outlookcom
1870NE169thStreet Shoreline, WA United States 98155
BachelorofArtsInteriorDesign
KELLY S. KNOWLES
Designer
Passionateforallareasofhospitalityincludingdecor,travel, entertainmentandcuisine “HospitalityisawayoflifeFromdailyinteractions todesignaestheticsIt’sawayofmakingaperson feelwelcome.”
Profile
Kelly is a seasoned design professional based out of Seattle for over thirteen years Much of Kelly’s experience has been in the Hospitality and Multi-Familysectors InherrecentpositionatB+H,shewasworkingonan 18-storynewbuild285-keyHiltoninTempe,AZaswellasaninternational branded JW Marriott 500-key hotel and residence resort Throughout her career she has been a team member on several branded property projects and has gained an in-depth knowledge of brand standards acrossNorthAmericaaswellasinternationally.
Work Experience
B+HAdvanceStrategy
InteriorDesignerII
Responsibleforleadingdesignprojectsforglobalworkplace clientssuchasAmazonandMicrosoft
Collaboratewiththeteamorworkindependentlytocreate engaging,innovative,distinct,andinformativepresentations
Attendclientmeetingswithseniorcolleaguesandexcelasa presenter
Engageinthe2Dand3Ddevelopmentofdesignideas,focusingon producingtop-qualitydesignsandvisualizations
Research,select,propose,andpresentsuitablefinishesand furnishingstotheteamthatalignswiththeclientsfunctional, aesthetic,environmental,andbudgetaryneeds,understanding howvariouselementsliketexture,light,andcolorworktogetherto meetthedesignrequirements
Maintainprojecttrackersandstatusreports
Monitorandtrackprojectscopeandbudget
Manageprojecttimelinesandensurecompliancewithcontract deliverables
Additionally,handleallresponsibilitiesfromthepreviousposition.
InteriorDesigner
CoordinatingmultipleprojectsfromFF&Ekickofftoinstallation
Coordinatingand/orreviewingfinishplans,specifications,andmaterial selectionswiththeleaddesigner
Reviewingandcontributingtothedevelopmentofspaceplans
AssistingtheleaddesignerinFF&Etakeoffsasnecessary
ChoosingandspecifyingallFF&Eproductsandaccessories
CreatingandreviewingFF&EPresentationstomatchtheclientsvision, branding,andconceptualdesignstyle
TrainingandmentoringdesignersonFF&Eknowledge
ReviewingpaintplansandupdatingfurnitureschematicsinCAD/Revit whenrequired
Creatingandapprovingcustomfurnitureanddraperyworksheets
MaintainingatrackingspreadsheetforupcomingFF&Especifications, orders,andinstallationdates
Cultivatingrelationshipswithclientsandvendors
Performingalldutiesfromthepreviousfirm
References
JoslynBalzarini
HKSInc |StudioPracticeLead, PrincipalInteriors
Phone:
Email:
206-409-6274
jbalzarini@hksinc.com
KatyClark
Phone:
Email: NobleHouseHotels&Resorts| DevelopmentProjectManager
206-334-9222 kclark@noblehousehotelscom
HeatherTierney
InteriorArchitects| Sr.DesignManager
Phone:
Email:
202-489-9782 heatherstierney@gmailcom
KELLY S. KNOWLES
Designer
from Katy Clark, former colleague
“I have worked with Kelly in various positions and capacities over the past 11 years She is a reliable team member and consistently produces to the highest standards Whether it’s concept curation, design development or documentation, she is the leader in quality control and standards. She is a steady, positive force on every team she joins ”
Work Experience, cont.
20132018
Degen&DegenArchitecture&InteriorDesign
InteriorDesigner,Associate
Preparedocumentationfortheselection,specification,andinstallation ofFFEfixtures,furnishingsandequipment,includingdetailedlayout drawingsandschedules
DesignspecialistinFFE;preparedocumentsforvendorbidsandpricing PrepareContractDocuments(plans,elevations,sections,detailsand schedules)utilizingbothAutoCADandRevit
Maintaingoodclientrelationshipsthroughattentiveand results-orientedservice.
Client-facingdesigncollaboratorandconstructionadministration liaisonwithGCandtrades
Providementorshipforotherdevelopingprofessionals
Creating,formatting,andeditingcorrespondence,presentations,and meetingnotes
20112013
BennettAssociatesInc. SalesSupportManager
Keepup-to-datepolicymanuals,productinventory,companynewsletter, andadatabaseoflocaldesigncontacts
Offerandcomputesalesquotesforworkplaceandgovernmentcontract designers
Organizeandmanagecompanyfileswithafocusonconfidentiality
Promptlyandconsistentlystoreallclientdocumentsforinternalmonitoring.
Project History
Hospitality
JasperCafe,Redmond,WA CricketCafe,Seattle,WA Gatehouse,HiltonTempeDepot,Inprogress ConfidentialHospitalityClient,JWMarriottBrand,SaudiArabia NobleHouseHotels&Resorts,OceanKeyResort&Spa,KeyWest,FL AmericanLife,HiltonEmbassySuitesDowntownSeattle ColumbiaHospitality,SageLodge,Pray,MT
HansjiCorporation,DesertPalmsHotel&Suites,Anaheim,CACourtyard Marriott,Livermore,CABestWesternOceansideResort,Seaside,OR TowneplaceSuitesbyMarriottSanDiegoAirportLibertyStation HamptonInn&SuitesbyHiltonSanDiegoAirportLibertyStation
Residential
201TacoTimebyVulcanRealEstate,Bellevue,WA 201PlazabyVulcanRealEstate,Bellevue,WA ThePostmarkbyTheWolffCompany,Shoreline,WA IronHorseStationbyTheWolffCompany,NorthRichlandHills,TX AVAbyAvalonBayatBallston,Arlington,VA
AVAbyAvalonBayStudioCity,LosAngeles,CAAvalonStudioCity,LosAngeles,CA AVAbyAvalonBayPacificBeach,SanDiego,CA AvalonPlayaVista,LosAngeles,CA AVAbyAvalonBayPublicMarket,Emeryville,CA AVAbyAvalonBayBackBay,Boston,MA