Dominique Daniels, Allied Member of ASID, IIDA, CID, LEED AP
 40775 Parado Del Sol Drive, Temecula, CA 92592, 951-757-0870, domi@danielsdesignassoc.com

 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dominique-daniels/a/34a/785




Interior Architecture/Design Professional
A passion to deliver project excellence and sustainable design integrity


Competitive Advantages
Progressive seasoned professional with twenty years experience in interior architecture,
design, and Sales Management. Expertise in corporate, commercial and residential
project management. Effective in all phases of development from initial concept to
completion.
A highly motivated and communicative designer with the ability to express ideas and
concepts through a wide range of media. A diplomatic problem solver and team leader
capable of creating dynamic designs independently and in collaboration with associates
and clients.
Expertise in: AutoCad2010, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Max Design, PowerPoint, 20-20 Cap
Studio, Excel, Salesforce, ACT, Lectora, Microsoft Word 2007, Illustrator Skills,
Models




Career Highlights

Self-Employed              Interior Designer/ Design Principal
                           DANIELS DESIGN ASSOCIATES
                           December 8, 2008 – Present

Designer/principal owner, conceptual design, space planning, design presentation and
material development: sketches, renderings and models. Project Manager and
administrator, budgeting, code compliance and sustainable building practice.
Specifications and purchasing-FF & E/Add on services for commercial, corporate and
residential projects.
Design/Sales           Kitchen-Bath Design/Sales Consultant
                       WATERWORKS, Los Angeles, Ca
                       June 30, 2008 to December 2008

Inside and outside, retail and wholesale design consultation. Conceptual design, design
presentation and material development. Sketches, renderings, and specifications of
kitchen and bath tile and fixtures.




Self-Employed          Interior Designer/Design Principal
                       DANIELS DESIGN ASSSOCIATES
                       October 2000 to June 30, 2008


Designer/principal owner, conceptual design, space planning, design presentation and
material development: sketches, renderings and models. Project Manager and
administrator; budgeting, code compliance and sustainable building practice.
Specifications and purchasing-FF & E/Add on services for commercial, corporate and
residential projects.




Sales Management      Design/Sales-Management
                      ROSE TARLOW-MELROSE HOUSE
                      December 1998 to October 2000



Inside sales and design support of Los Angeles showroom. Conceptual sketches and shop
drawings, client presentation, product material and finishing design implementation.
Communicated with factory operations manager and owner on custom designs in
production for customers. Space-planning consultation. Maintained showroom
appearance. Increased furniture Sales by 23% in first year.
Sales Management        Design/Sales-Management
                        A.RUDIN DESIGN, Los Angeles
                        November 1992 to June 1998



Provided showroom management of staff of 6 people, design and sales support for multi-
line and upholstery showroom in Pacific Design Center. Responsible for the showroom’s
appearance and product display. New product, fabric and accessories acquisition, outside
and inside sales development and support. Organized all professional and hospitality
sales advertising and events.




Sales Management        Design/Sales-Management
                        KNEEDLER-FAUCHERE, Los Angeles
                        June 1989 to September 1992



Managed showroom operations, procedures, activities and assigned budgets (of which-
included 22 sales and administrative staff). Conducted weekly product, sales training
programs and administrative support to region field sales personnel. Liaison between
customers, suppliers, personnel and owners of showroom. Maintained showroom
appearance and display. Coordinated parties, special promotional events and advertising.
Sales and customer relations administrator. Responsible for acquisition of new lines and
product development.




Account Executive      Contract Account Executive
                       CANNELL & CHAFFIN COMERCIAL INTERIORS
                       January 1987 to June 1989


Responsible for establishing and servicing new contract and hospitality accounts.
Worked closely with project director and clients in the creation of proposals, project
scopes and budgets.
Provided FF & E specification, space planning, and contract installation support.
Specialist in Steelcase office furniture systems.
Areas of Excellence
      Design Presentations
      Client Relations
      Project Management
      California Codes – CID
      Technical Specifications
      FF& E/Add-On Services
      Sustainable Building Practices – LEED AP
      Proposals/Project Scope
      Budgeting



Education

Associate of Arts Degree – Interior Design & Architecture - Academy of Art
University, San Francisco, CA 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree – Interior Design & Architecture –Academy of Art
University, San Francisco, CA – to be completed online in Fall 2011



Activities

CCRE – Certification – 10/2008
NCIDQ- Passed Spring 2010
LEED AP 2010 (taking the LEED –CI in Fall/2010)



Key Projects

Beverly Hills Country Club, Motor Avenue
Community Bank, Burbank, CA
Gennaro’s Restorante, Glendale, CA
Mazo & Vidor, LLC, Beverly Hills, CA
Jeffer, Managles, Butler & Marmaro LLP, Century City, CA
The Ingleside Inn, Palm Springs, CA
Le Grande Chateau, Dinan, France
New Spirit Aesthetics, Temecula, CA
Super 8 Hotels, Beijing, China
Interior Architecture & Design

Interior Architecture & Design

  • 1.
    Dominique Daniels, AlliedMember of ASID, IIDA, CID, LEED AP 40775 Parado Del Sol Drive, Temecula, CA 92592, 951-757-0870, domi@danielsdesignassoc.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dominique-daniels/a/34a/785 Interior Architecture/Design Professional A passion to deliver project excellence and sustainable design integrity Competitive Advantages Progressive seasoned professional with twenty years experience in interior architecture, design, and Sales Management. Expertise in corporate, commercial and residential project management. Effective in all phases of development from initial concept to completion. A highly motivated and communicative designer with the ability to express ideas and concepts through a wide range of media. A diplomatic problem solver and team leader capable of creating dynamic designs independently and in collaboration with associates and clients. Expertise in: AutoCad2010, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Max Design, PowerPoint, 20-20 Cap Studio, Excel, Salesforce, ACT, Lectora, Microsoft Word 2007, Illustrator Skills, Models Career Highlights Self-Employed Interior Designer/ Design Principal DANIELS DESIGN ASSOCIATES December 8, 2008 – Present Designer/principal owner, conceptual design, space planning, design presentation and material development: sketches, renderings and models. Project Manager and administrator, budgeting, code compliance and sustainable building practice. Specifications and purchasing-FF & E/Add on services for commercial, corporate and residential projects.
  • 2.
    Design/Sales Kitchen-Bath Design/Sales Consultant WATERWORKS, Los Angeles, Ca June 30, 2008 to December 2008 Inside and outside, retail and wholesale design consultation. Conceptual design, design presentation and material development. Sketches, renderings, and specifications of kitchen and bath tile and fixtures. Self-Employed Interior Designer/Design Principal DANIELS DESIGN ASSSOCIATES October 2000 to June 30, 2008 Designer/principal owner, conceptual design, space planning, design presentation and material development: sketches, renderings and models. Project Manager and administrator; budgeting, code compliance and sustainable building practice. Specifications and purchasing-FF & E/Add on services for commercial, corporate and residential projects. Sales Management Design/Sales-Management ROSE TARLOW-MELROSE HOUSE December 1998 to October 2000 Inside sales and design support of Los Angeles showroom. Conceptual sketches and shop drawings, client presentation, product material and finishing design implementation. Communicated with factory operations manager and owner on custom designs in production for customers. Space-planning consultation. Maintained showroom appearance. Increased furniture Sales by 23% in first year.
  • 3.
    Sales Management Design/Sales-Management A.RUDIN DESIGN, Los Angeles November 1992 to June 1998 Provided showroom management of staff of 6 people, design and sales support for multi- line and upholstery showroom in Pacific Design Center. Responsible for the showroom’s appearance and product display. New product, fabric and accessories acquisition, outside and inside sales development and support. Organized all professional and hospitality sales advertising and events. Sales Management Design/Sales-Management KNEEDLER-FAUCHERE, Los Angeles June 1989 to September 1992 Managed showroom operations, procedures, activities and assigned budgets (of which- included 22 sales and administrative staff). Conducted weekly product, sales training programs and administrative support to region field sales personnel. Liaison between customers, suppliers, personnel and owners of showroom. Maintained showroom appearance and display. Coordinated parties, special promotional events and advertising. Sales and customer relations administrator. Responsible for acquisition of new lines and product development. Account Executive Contract Account Executive CANNELL & CHAFFIN COMERCIAL INTERIORS January 1987 to June 1989 Responsible for establishing and servicing new contract and hospitality accounts. Worked closely with project director and clients in the creation of proposals, project scopes and budgets. Provided FF & E specification, space planning, and contract installation support. Specialist in Steelcase office furniture systems.
  • 4.
    Areas of Excellence Design Presentations Client Relations Project Management California Codes – CID Technical Specifications FF& E/Add-On Services Sustainable Building Practices – LEED AP Proposals/Project Scope Budgeting Education Associate of Arts Degree – Interior Design & Architecture - Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA 2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree – Interior Design & Architecture –Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA – to be completed online in Fall 2011 Activities CCRE – Certification – 10/2008 NCIDQ- Passed Spring 2010 LEED AP 2010 (taking the LEED –CI in Fall/2010) Key Projects Beverly Hills Country Club, Motor Avenue Community Bank, Burbank, CA Gennaro’s Restorante, Glendale, CA Mazo & Vidor, LLC, Beverly Hills, CA Jeffer, Managles, Butler & Marmaro LLP, Century City, CA The Ingleside Inn, Palm Springs, CA Le Grande Chateau, Dinan, France New Spirit Aesthetics, Temecula, CA Super 8 Hotels, Beijing, China