1. christiGRIFFIN
7701 Lakeside Manor Lane, Pearland, Texas 77581 • 713-874-7393 • cmgriffin74@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE Professional alignment with an industry leading architecture firm that will benefit
from my interior design and project management experience.
PROFESSIONAL Dwyer Interiors
EXPERIENCE Houston, Texas
Designer/Project Manager
June 2001 – Present
Demonstrated abilities as a creative thinker, analytical problem solver, prioritized
worker and organized project manager. A decade of experience in commercial
design applications including automotive, corporate, financial, healthcare
and hospitality as well as all levels of residential design.
SUMMARY OF Collaborate with the firm’s owner on projects of various sizes and scopes.
QUALIFICATIONS Manage and prioritize multiple coinciding projects through all design phases.
Develop design schemes by presenting creative design strategies and concepts.
Formulate space plans that integrate the client’s programming needs.
Provide solutions that meet budget and schedule expectations.
Knowledge of commercial and residential finishes, furniture and fabrics.
Source and specify finishes, fabrics, furniture, fixtures and accessories.
Generate documents that identify the specified interior design elements.
Produce AutoCAD drawings, hand drawings and 3D computer generated renderings.
Design custom draperies, furniture, millwork and fixtures.
Create finish boards and participate in client presentations.
Organize and maintain the storage of project information.
Cultivate inter-personal relationships with clients, vendors, architects and contractors.
Prepare detailed work orders and drawings for the various work rooms.
Coordinate and supervise deliveries and installations.
Create client proposals that detail design services and compensation.
Generate estimates, purchase orders and invoices using QuickBooks.
Maintain accounts payable and receivable in addition to general book keeping.
Assist in web site development, marketing materials and photography of projects.
Update and replenish a library of product samples and literature.
EDUCATION Associate of Applied Arts, Interior Design
March 2000
The Art Institute of Houston
Honors Graduate, GPA 3.6
APPLICATIONS AutoCAD, Chief Architect, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher
PROFICIENCES
Project List to Follow
References Available

2. PROJECT LIST
christiGRIFFIN
7701 Lakeside Manor Lane, Pearland, Texas 77581 • 713-874-7393 • cmgriffin74@yahoo.com
AUTOMOTIVE Don Davis Motors - Lake Jackson, Bay City and El Campo, Texas
Knapp Chevrolet - Houston, Texas
Northwood Lincoln Mercury - Houston, Texas
Russell & Smith Ford and Russell & Smith Mazda - Houston, Texas
Westside Lexus - Houston, Texas
CORPORATE Crimson Exploration Inc. - Houston, Texas
Ferguson+Camp+Poll P.C. - Houston, Texas
Hamman Oil - Houston, Texas
Texas Pipe Supply - Houston, Texas
Werlein and Harris P.C. - Houston, Texas
FINANCIAL New First National Bank of Houston - Houston, Texas
State Bank of Texas - Stafford, Texas
HEALTHCARE Bay Area Endoscopy and G.I. Consultants - Houston, Nassau Bay and Clearlake, Texas
Freedom Lasik - Sugarland, Texas
Lusk Eye Specialists and Line Avenue Eye Center - Shreveport, Louisiana
National Cardiovascular Associates - Houston, El Paso, Sugarland and San Antonio, Texas
Northwest Medical Plaza - Spring, Texas
Special Surgery of Houston and Athletic Orthopedics and Knee Center - Houston, Texas
The Spine Center of Houston - The Woodlands, Texas
Wellness Center - Clearlake, Texas
HOSPITALITY BB’s Café - Houston, Texas
Guri do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse - The Woodlands, Texas
Hospitality USA (Baker’s Street Pubs) - Houston and Katy, Texas
Perry’s Restaurant Group - Sugarland, Memorial City, Cypresswood and The Woodlands
The Wing Café - Spring, Texas
RESIDENTIAL Creech, Mr. and Mrs. Stan - Houston and Galveston, Texas
Grivetti, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. - Houston, Texas
Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny - Bellville, Texas and second home in Colorado
Mercer, Mr. and Mr. Tim - Houston, Texas
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles - Houston and Lakeway, Texas
Smith, Ms. Len - Houston, Texas